Schools of Dreams

Schools of Dreams would like to thank everyone who participated in the Dora’s Dream silent auction! The generosity of donors, volunteers and bidders has made it a total success. We hope that the lucky winners will enjoy their fabulous acquisitions even more knowing that they have helped make Dora’s Dream of building safe learning environments in rural Ghana possible. Special thanks to all prize donors Berkeley North Kaela-Kay Collections by Catherine Addai @toshjeffrey... Quaidoo Kyerefo @jeremiefitness89 evolve massage HallPass Ruth Lewis Michelle Vital MiaCraigCoaching Jessie Golem Skydive Ontario Chateau des Charmes @maryamsiddiqqi @southernpinesgolfclub @ayaressawellnesscompany @healingsaltcavehamilton @premiumhomestaging Franca Hoda @Ruxandraciparini Chef Prena Derek Lyne Janet & Adrian Cupido Sam Scandinavo Draga Vision Care #schoolsofdreamsdd #doingitfordora #dorahadadream #SOD2020 #charity

Our online auction closes at 8pm! Go back online (link in profile) and check on your items to avoid disappointment or maybe grab a great deal!

MARKETPLACE SILENT AUCTION ITEM The talented Hamilton-based photographer George Qua-Enoo Photography. has generously donated to Schools of Dreams every year it has held an event. And this year is no exception. George took this picture, entitled Frafra Boy, in a village in Northern Ghana when the NGO he was traveling with was delivering supplies to the only school in the area. George asked for his permission for the photo. And we’re all grateful the young man said ‘yes.’

Liven up your home or office with this remarkable piece from @toshjeffrey. Jeffrey’s contemporary expression creates a graffiti-inspired cocktail of abstraction and realism.

SILENT AUCTION ITEM Are you planning to sell or renovate your home? Here’s a Premium Staging Consultation Package that offers a staging for selling or staging for living service from Jacqueline Paradisi at Universal Concepts Design & Staging Solutions. The package includes: 2 hours in the home to discuss the home’s features, flaws, furniture layout, room functions, repairs, paint colours and target market; the generation of a game plan; as well as input on everything fr...om colours to design to layout. Premium package includes: 2 hours in the home (layouts and possible sourcing to be done thru email/phone conversations as a follow up to the on-site consultation) Meet to discuss the home’s features, flaws, furniture layout, room functions, repairs, paint colours and target market Come up with a game plan (an order to do things) to help home owner to organize their tasks into steps Colour consultation paint colour selection (up to 10 colours) Layout/room function consultation one furniture layout drawing (hand drawn to scale), extra drawing may be purchased if requested Blind/shutter consultation advice on blind/shutter solutions Design consultation advise on finishes selection (flooring, lighting, area rugs, furniture, feature walls, counter tops, hardware etc. Love the changes you implement so much that you decide to love it, not list it!

Meet Prena, she’s the chef for the Private Chef Experience + South African Wine. Chef Prena prepares delicious nutritious feasts, sourcing the finest ingredients and using fresh organic vegetables from her own garden. Step away from the stove and let her feed you and your guests for your next dinner party. You won’t be disappointed Get your bid in now!

Fashion and jewelry lovers, this one's for you. Visit the Schools of Dreams online auction now to start bidding at https://schoolsofdreams.ca/silent-auction/, the auction closes this Sun at 8pm. Learn more below: Ghana get stylin’ You’ve helped a worthy cause in Ghana. Now you can share some true Ghanaian style with this $100 gift card for Kaela Kay. Her African-inspired apparel for women emphasizes the beauty in the prints and colours that come from and represent the contin...ent through Ankara textiles. Get a leg up There’s no trick to this leggings package it’s all treat as you head out this Fall to your yoga class looking spectacular in a pair of buttery soft leggings, courtesy of Franca Hoda. You should always feel comfortable and relaxed following your yoga session and now its assured. The package consists of five pairs of leggings (fits sizes 2-12). Fall into coziness Stay warm and comfy this Thanksgiving (and beyond) with a few pairs of buttery soft leggings and a cozy blanket. This Thanksgiving Comfort Package consists of five pairs of plus-size leggings (fit sizes 10-20), a microfibre throw, and a fall/Thanksgiving themed candleholder and tray. Snuggle up! This rocks! Leave no stone unturned by bidding on these pendants: one Lapis Lazuli and one Rose Quartz both handmade, wire-wrapped natural stone pendants on a leather cord. A universal symbol of wisdom and truth, Lapis Lazuli is a powerful crystal for activating the higher mind and enhancing intellectual ability. And the fair and lovely Rose Quartz is a stone of the heart it carries a soft feminine energy of compassion and peace.

Interested in our home furnishings items in the Schools of Dreams silent auction . Visit the online auction now to start bidding https://schoolsofdreams.ca/silent-auction/, the auction closes this Sun at 8pm. Learn more below: Love where u live* Are you planning to sell or renovate your home? Here’s a Premium Staging Consultation Package that offers a staging for selling or staging for living service from Jacqueline Paradisi at Universal Concepts Design and Staging S...olutions. The package includes: 2 hours in the home to discuss the home’s features, flaws, furniture layout, room functions, repairs, paint colours and target market. Go with the flow! A river runs through it? Almost. You will feel like you are sitting next to a majestic mountain stream in the great outdoors all while relaxing in your own backyard. This outdoor fountain makes a splendid addition to any garden, patio, deck, porch, or yard space. Take in the tranquil sounds of the water gently cascading over natural-looking stone. The fountain also has one yellow LED light in each honey pot to create the illusion of honey flowing from the pots. This package also includes a $50 Home Depot gift card. Wake like an Egyptian Add the ultimate in silky-soft luxury to your bed with this Egyptian Cotton Damask Strip Sheet Set. Woven from 100% pure Egyptian-quality cotton with a 500 thread-count, these Frost Grey sheets boast a lustrous alternating matte and satin-like sheen. Includes: 2 pillowcases; fitted sheet; and flat sheet. This package also includes a $50 HomeSense Gift Card. Rest assured Bidding on this could lead to sweet dreams. Naturally wrinkle-free, this colourful sheet set features a fitted sheet, flat sheet with pillowcases. Made from ultra-soft microfibre, this sheet set is machine washable for easy care. Includes one extra deep king-fitted sheet; 1 king flat sheet; 4 king pillowcases. These luxurious sheets will also be accompanied with a $60 HomeSense gift card.

Welcome to the artists' corner portion of the silent auction . Visit the online auction today to start bidding at https://schoolsofdreams.ca/silent-auction/, the auction closes this Sun at 8pm. Learn more below: Make a scene! Donating truly is an art form. This acrylic painting on 30x40-inch canvas, called Victorian, comes from the gifted Canadian artist Tosh Jeffery. With towering trees, upright Victorians, expansive skies, it’s a quintessentially Canadian landscape. Jef...fery’s contemporary expression creates a graffiti-inspired cocktail of abstraction and realism. Picture This! The talented Hamilton-based photographer George Qua-Enoo has generously donated to Schools of Dreams every year it has held an event. And this year is no exception. George took this picture, entitled Frafra Boy, in a village in Northern Ghana when the NGO he was traveling with was delivering supplies to the only school in the area. George asked for his permission for the photo. And we’re all grateful the young man said ‘yes.’ Just picture it! Now this is worth framing. Spend a two-hour photo session with your partner or family (maximum of 4 people) and renowned photographer Mia Craig and come away with 20 professional digital shots. Camera ready! Now this package really clicks. It’s a one-hour portrait session with local photographer Jessie Golem in the location of your choice. The result? Valuable digital high-res edited jpg files that can be used for family portraits, personal portraits or even professional headshots.

Our silent auction items in the experience and activities category provide a variety to suit everyone's interests. Visit the online auction today to start bidding at https://schoolsofdreams.ca/silent-auction/, the auction closes this Sun at 8pm. Learn more below: Might as well JUMP! Ready to take the leap of a lifetime? Get your jump on with SKYDIVE ONTARIO, the GTA’s number #1 skydiving facility located just south of Hamilton in Cayuga. You and your expert instructor will... experience free fall from above 11,000 ft. with speed exceeding 120 mph. You know you’ve always wanted to do it. It’s time to jump. Go green! FORE! Or better yet: Four! This prize offers 4 tickets for Green Fees (9 or 18 holes) at the exquisite links at Southern Pines Golf and Country Club, just outside Hamilton, Ontario. Go ahead: get teed off. Couple Goals: Shape Up! Get together and work it! This prize offers 5 personal training sessions for a couple (2 ppl). Sessions will be run by a super-energetic Goodlife personal trainer* who will help kick your butt and your partner’s into shape in no time. Feel the Beat! Leo Nupolu Johnson has played the Djembe drum all his life. Now he’ll share his passion with you and (up to) five friends. Leo has facilitated workshops and drumming circles celebrating the deep cultural roots of the djembe to relieve stress, enhance brain function, lessen anxiety, create joy and improve quality of life. The class will focus on a cultural introduction to the djembe as well as communication through ancient rhythms. The beat goes on! Vine times* This one’s a hot cellar! Enjoy a private tour of the Chateau des Charmes vineyard, crush room and barrel cellar. You’ll be greeted by your own personal guide upon arrival with a glass of Brut Sparkling Wine. Following the tour, sit back in the St. Paul Bosc Lounge for an educational tasting of four premium VQA wines, including icewine. Canadian artisan cheese and all the accoutrements will also be served. Cheers!

Food lovers unite! These culinary silent auction items will leave you craving. Visit the online auction today at https://schoolsofdreams.ca/silent-auction/ to start bidding, the auction closes this Sun at 8pm. Learn more below: Devine dining Get ready for a delicious evening. A thrilling dining experience for four awaits at Berkeley North, which ranks third among Hamilton’s 701 restaurants, according to Trip Advisor. The evening includes a bottle of wine to share for the ...table and a five-course share menu for each couple/group of two. In addition to the regular menu items to choose from, the chef will also include something special for the night. Bon appetite! Prime time to dine Restaurants in Ghana are called Chop Bars. We’ve created this package for exactly that! You’ve forked over for a good cause. Now put an actual fork to good use.This prize comprises $50 gift certificates from four excellent restaurants: Equal Parts French Restaurant (can be used at any of their 3 restaurants in the Hamilton ON area); Radius Restaurant (Hamilton area); Symposium Cafe (can be used at any of the 28 locations across Canada); $100 gift certificates from from The Keg (any location in Canada) and The Ultimate Dining Gift Card . Bon appetite! Appetite for authentic Hungry for a truly unique dining experience? This family-style dinner package for 10 promises an evening with a passionate chef who prepares everything from scratch with the highest quality ingredients including veggies from her garden. She also uses traditional ways of preparing and cooking food. Simply choose your evening’s theme from Albanian, Greek, Italian, Mexican or Persian cuisine and leave the rest to Chef Prena. This dinner experience will also be accompanied with 4 bottles of South Africian wine. https://schoolsofdreams.ca/silent-auction/

Our silent auction items in the wellness category. Visit the online auction today to start bidding at https://schoolsofdreams.ca/silent-auction/, the auction closes this Sun at 8pm. Learn more below: Here’s the rub! Do you and your partner need a little relaxation time? This package offers two 30-minute massages (in separate rooms) at Evolve Health & Wellness, Hamilton mountain area’s exciting new health and wellness clinic. Get your back into it!... Calling all Yogis Courtesy of Evolve Health and Wellness, get ready to feel the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga surrounded by your friends! Evolve Health and Wellness, one of Hamilton’s premier health and wellness facilities, will hold a series of five adult yoga classes. Accompanying this yoga package is a bold patchwork African-print yoga bag. Aesop "Montreal" travel kit The luxe skin care brand has collected nine of its essential grooming products shampoo and conditioner, body cleanser and balm, and face products in a handy, travel-friendly kit. And even if you're staying home, it's a little self-care escape. Skin deep Let’s face it: we all deserve the best in skin care. And here’s a Vichy product pack best suited for any discerning makeup wearer. The package includes Makeup Remover Micellar Cleansing Wipes; Purete Thermale One Step Milk Cleanser; Pore Purifying Clay Mask and much, much more. All products are suitable for all skin types Salt & peppy Are you and your partner looking to share a truly holistic body detox? Look no further than this caring cave. The Healing Salt Cave, to be precise, for a 3-hour Full Body Detox Couples Session, which includes: Halotherapy Session; Hand and Foot Detox Session; and Infrared Sauna Session. Yoga Youth! Kids doing yoga? It’s not a stretch! This class certificate is for up to 10 children with the Ayaressa Wellness Company, which uses yoga along with research-based neurological techniques to promote and maintain holistic wellness for all age groups.

WE ARE LIVE! The launch of Dora’s Dream Marketplace is NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS! As part of its latest fundraising campaign, Schools of Dreams will be hosting a fabulous online auction, and opening up a pop-up shop! All of the proceeds will go towards SoD’s mission of building safe learning environments for young students in Ghana, West Africa. To start bidding or shopping visit schoolsofdreams.ca (look for marketplace on the navigation menu). ... Thanks to Mark Craig for video production and Max Francis for hosting. #schoolsofdreamsdd #doingitfordora #dorahadadream #SOD2020