Home reno tour raises funds for Regina children’s charity

REGINA Prepare to be amazed. And support a good cause, while youre at it.

Think of it as a twofer. In other words, a single event with double benefits.

The Amazing Spaces Home Renovation Tour offers an opportunity to check out a variety of transformed local living spaces. And at the same time, ticket buyers are supporting Hopes Home respite care program, which relies on community donations to operate. Hopes Home provides much-needed evening and overnight care for medically fragile children, so their caregivers can go out occasionally, de-stress, and relax.

Were hoping to raise $40,000 for Hopes Home, said event organizer Holli Appelquist, owner of Holliberries Interiors, who started the annual event in 2010.

The previous two Amazing Spaces events raised $62,000 for the SCEP Centre (Socialization Communication and Education Program), which is an intensive early intervention preschool program supporting the development of children with complex needs.

Every two years, the event will select a different childrens charity to support, Appelquist said.

We want to spread the money a little further for other children in need.

Tickets for this years self-guided home tour which is slated for Sat., May 12 go on sale this weekend at the Regina Spring Home Show, which is produced by the Regina and Region Home Builders Association, and runs from March 29 to April 1 in the Canada Centre Building at Evraz Place. Tickets will also be available at Fries Tallman Lumber, 1737 Dewdney Ave. A total of 600 tickets will be available, at $25 each.

This years tour features 11 homes, including exterior renovations, complete interior guts, additions, and reconfiguration of interior space.

If youre looking for new ideas, youll be greeted with an avalanche of inspiration on the tour! Appelquist said. Theres a real array of different styles and sizes.

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Home reno tour raises funds for Regina children’s charity