The 2026 auction is now closed!
The 50+ Ways to Renew Our Love Online Auction has officially come to a close, and we are grateful to share that $25,502 was raised in support of the women at McDougall House.
This outcome would not have been possible without the generosity of our bidders, donors, sponsors, and community members who came together to support recovery, stability, and hope. Every bid made a difference.
We extend a sincere thank you to our major sponsors, Lexus of Edmonton and Mint Health & Drugs, along with the many Alberta businesses and individual donors who contributed items and support.
While the auction has ended, the need continues. If you would like to continue supporting the women at McDougall House, we invite you to learn more or make a donation at:
https://www.mcdougallhouse.com/how-can-you-help/
Thank you for standing with us and for helping create meaningful change.
For more information:
Please contact Liz at fundraising@mcdougallhouse.com or 780 420 0691
Supporting Women in Recovery from Addiction: A message from Board Chair Sheila Smigarowski
From RavenRadio.ca (Jan 20, 2026)
Here’s how the Online Auction went in 2025
Our biggest and most important annual event, your support of this auction will fuel over 50% of our annual fundraising targets!
The Numbers
- 26,155 total page views (19,448 in 2024, 7,571 in 2023, 248 in 2022)
- $25,277 raised ($19,128 in 2024, $15,575 in 2023, $13,310 in 2022)
- 805 bids (551 in 2024, 364 in 2023, 358 in 2022)
The People
- 138 participants (109 in 2024, 91 in 2023, 76 in 2022, 105 in 2021)
- 100 winners (79 in 2024, 59 in 2023, 66 in 2022, 62 in 2021)
The Auction Items
Top bid $1,465: A Heavenly Romantic Getaway at Jasper Park Lodge
Item with most bids (18): A Fabulous New Look! / Ricci Hair Co.
Items with the most views:
- A Heavenly Romantic Getaway at Jasper Park Lodge (342)
- A Night with the Oilers / Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers (313)
- Rock Around the Clock….at Your Private Party / Rockin’ Robyn’s (272)
Top three items in the Golf category:
- Windermere Golf & Country Club – round for 4 with golf cart ($590)
- Highlands Golf Club – round of Golf for 3 with member ($362)
- Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country – round for 4 with golf cart ($300)
Top three items in the Food & Entertainment category:
- Rock Around the Clock….at Your Private Party / Rockin’ Robyn’s ($1060)
- Dinner at Continental Treat & Evening at the Citadel Theatre ($342)
- Chef’s Table Experience at Central Social Hall ($212)
Top three items in the Travel and Tourism category:
- A Heavenly Romantic Getaway at Jasper Park Lodge ($1,465)
- Entire Hostel for You and Your Loved Ones – HI Beauty Creek ($230)
- Spelunking – An excuse to hold hands in the dark? / Canmore Cave Tours ($225)
From a McDougall House client…
“McDougall House has given me hope, inspiration and a desire to stay sober and a way to further my recovery goals. It’s given me friendships that I never thought I could have again in life. McDougall House allows me to have freedom, a sense of belonging and somewhere safe to lay my head at night. McDougall House has given me the tools to go forward with my recovery and not go back into the world of addictions again. Thank you for helping in saving my life and giving me a purpose again.”
