MURDER in the MAGIC CITY

Every year, Murder in the Magic City does a gift basket auction to raise money for charity. The baskets contain gift items and at least one mystery novel--often, but not necessarily, by one of our guest authors.

In past years, we have given money to Adult Literacy causes and The Crime Lab Project. Almost all of the baskets are put together by my extremely wonderful and talented mother-in-law, Lynda Fenton. So I let her pick the charity.

This year will again be donating to Chloe's Fund.

Debby Nelson and her husband Glen founded Chloe’s Fund in 2017 after the death of their beloved pet, Chloe. Chloe had a life of love, travel and joy. Sadly, she had diabetes and Cushing’s Disease for many years and finally her little body just couldn’t survive. Unlike our beloved furry family members, most of the animals at shelters have had lives of sadness and neglect. One of the greatest needs continues to be a medical fund for the animals in the shelter.

Chloe’s Fund was formed to provide for medical needs of animals at Florence Animal Services. Chloe’s Fund also accepts donations from the public and will be the recipient of this year’s money raised from the silent auction. Chloe’s Fund provides medical care for the animals and ensures the donations are spent responsibly, wisely, and carefully. To date, they have been able to help over 400 animals. They pay for emergency visits as well as surgeries for sick and injured animals. They have raised over $87,000 since the beginning. They are a 501c-3 non-profit, and checks should be made to Chloe’s Fund. Chloe’s Fund is so grateful to everyone who participates.

The baskets will be on display and auctioned silently throughout the day at Murder in the Magic City. They start at very affordable prices. Please consider bidding and therefore donating to this extremely important cause.

Thanks to all of our wonderful authors!

We had another amazing event this year and I would just like to say thank you again to all of the writers who were here and were so entertaining!

The pictures from the day are up on Shutterfly to be viewed and ordered. Click here:

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