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Temecula Plans to Beat Lake Elsinore at Reality Rally 2020
Maryann Edwards, mayor pro tempore, hopes to take first place at the Reality Rally this May. While the city of Lake Elsinore has beaten Temecula for the past eight years
Wilson Creek Winery has been sponsoring Reality Rally since its inception in 2010. It is an avid supporter of various non-profits in the Temecula Valley and its environs, but has a special place in its heart for Michelle’s Place which provides important funding for cancer resources and services for those impacted by cancer. Reality Rally is a proud to producer the event for Michelle’s Place which helps to raise needed funds so that it can continue its legacy and provide services to those impacted by cancer.
The opening night of the Reality TV Show, “Survivor - Winners at War” Season 40 was viewed on a big screen at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards in Temecula, California on Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020, by ardent fans of the television show along with fans of Reality Rally and supporters of Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center.
It was a chilly, wintry night outside, but inside the opulent ballroom at Wilson Creek Winery . . . guests were enjoying rich wines supplied by Wilson Creek and sparkling white wines flavored with hints of almond and bubbly favorites such as Peach Bellini and Rose’ as they donated funds to the non-profit “Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center” which raises important monies for no cost cancer support services.
As with everything done by Reality Rally, dedicated volunteers helped make this event happen.Thnak you Denee,Susan,Vonny,Joni,Catherine and Nancy.
The Ballroom was decorated with Survivor Memorabilia and Survivor items from Survivor ,as the founder of Reality Rally, Gillian Larson, was once a contestant on the TV show Season 17th.In addition several items from Island of the Idols Tribal Council set given to Gillian off the set.
Guests could also place votes or donations in paper bags which lined the stage; each bag was labeled with a different contestant's name on it . . . Who will take home the grand prize of $2M which is at stake on this season’s Survivor TV Show? Will it be Ethan, Sandra, Tyson, Adam, Ben, Sarah, Yul. Attendees of the fundraiser could place their vote as to who might win in a Pool for a $10 donation. The "Reward" for entering the pool will be 10% of the pool when the winner is announced on May 13th. One random vote will be drawn. In addition all who donated when they arrived at the event were given a ticket to win a drawing for 2 tickets to the Reality Rally Evening of Entertainment at Wilson Creek on May 14th.
Jerry and Jayne were two of the guests who attended the fundraiser at Wilson Creek Winery and they said that Jerry was a Reality TV Star who lives in Temecula and was featured on TV show , “OCD Project.” Jerry said they support Reality Rally to give back to the community and the motorcycle club that he is a part of donates to Michelle’s Place.
“We love Gillian!” Many of the guests are close friends and relatives of Gillian Larson who spearheads the Reality Rally fundraising efforts. Her positive energy is infectious and invigorating and her smile is true and genuine. Steve and Cheri attended the fundraiser as they not only were fans of Gillian’s, but had volunteered for many years at Reality Rally. They believe in its mission and want to continue to support Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center through donations.
Another guest named, Amy, said that her mom battled breast cancer and another family died of ovarian cancer and this was Amy’s way to support efforts to fight cancer and give back.
Many of the attendees at the fundraiser had family members who have been affected by cancer and they found it cathartic to donate, give back, volunteer and collectively raise important funds to provide resources to others fighting cancer through the work of Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center.
Mayor James “Stew” Stewart attended the fundraiser to show his support for Reality Rally and Michelle’s Place. He shared he is a Survivor Fan and would love the chance to play Survivor one day. He also shared his City Slogan for this year.
The Watson Family, who founded Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center after their young daughter, Michelle, succumbed to breast cancer in 2000, also attended the Survivor TV Opening Night Fundraiser. They thanked everyone for their support of the evening and also for all the Reality Rally Production Team for all they do to produce Reality Rally.
Many of the attendees have been affected by cancer or had family members affected by it and the fundraiser is a way for them to support the fight against it while still celebrating life and being able to smile in the fun and lighthearted moments as well.
At the end of the evening, two Survivor contestants were voted “off” of the Island on the CBS TV Show, but on Gillian’s Island no one is voted out of her tribe and thus her tribe is loyal, dedicated, and happy to serve and follow her lead as they band together to raise needed funds for Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center. Now that’s worthy of immunity!
Reality Rally is scheduled to be held this May 14, 15, 16th, 2020 in Temecula, California. Tickets are now on-sale and teams are now being formed. You won’t want to miss this exciting event which will feature over at least 50 or more Reality TV Stars from over 30 TV shows , plus raise funds for cancer resources through Michelle's Place.!
Note from Gillian:A huge thank you to Wilson Creek for your continued amazing support of all we do for Michelle's Place. Holding the viewing in your ballroom was awesome. Thank you to Denee for catching interviews at the viewing, thanks Joni,Catherine,Vonny,Susan, Nancy for helping run the evening of fun. Just as with Reality Rally, I cannot do any of what I do with you and all the others who help. Thanks to Our Temecula Mayor Stew for being with us and sharing your thoughts about Survivor and your new slogan: Temecula Fun. Thanks to Bill and Marilyn Watcson, founders of Michelle's Place sharing Michelle's Place vision and why we do our fundraising events. Thanks to Kim the centers Director for your participation and remembering when we fist met when I suggested I do Reality Rally for Michelle's Place. Thanks to Brian Connors Past President of the Temecula Chamber for starting off the questions.A huge thanks to each and everyone of the 75 or so folks who came and enjoyed the first episode of Survivor 40 Winners at War and donated.
