Gobi Gallop Gala
Celebrating the achievement of 10 intrepid riders from around the globe who will have ridden 700 kms in 10 days on horseback as part of the longest annual charity horseback ride on the planet :
The Gobi Gallop 2017
Celebrating the Spirit of the Mongolian Horse
Celebrating the Heroes of the Children of the Peak Sanctuary
As in the time of Genghis Khaan, each of the riders will have ridden part of the way in a traditional Mongolian wooden saddle...all to help some of the most disenfranchised and neglected children in Mongolia!
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This charity event to benefit Veloo Foundation's Children of the Peak Sanctuary Project brought to you by:
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Come join us and help us help the children. We have an exciting line up for you at the Gobi Gallop Gala, including fantastic entertainment, wonderful cultural displays, live music, excellent food , a charity auction and a great way to be part of the team that is changing the lives of over 400 children!
All money raised will go directly to help the children and families from the Children of the Peak Sanctuary Project which includes the Children of the Peak Kindergarten and a variety of community outreach programmes designed to alleviate the suffering of families currently scavenging at the dump and empower them to be able to move toward a life that does not include subsisting on garbage.
Please take a moment to check out our "Home" & "Recognition" pages to get a good look at what we do, visit our website at www.veloofoundation.com then scroll down to see what kinds of fabulous auction items we have in store for you!
All money raised will go directly to help the children and families from the Children of the Peak Sanctuary Project which includes the Children of the Peak Kindergarten and a variety of community outreach programmes designed to alleviate the suffering of families currently scavenging at the dump and empower them to be able to move toward a life that does not include subsisting on garbage.
Please take a moment to check out our "Home" & "Recognition" pages to get a good look at what we do, visit our website at www.veloofoundation.com then scroll down to see what kinds of fabulous auction items we have in store for you!
Our Amazing Auction Items
To top off this amazing evening, we have some of the most amazing and wonderful auction items available for you! If you can't make the Gala but would like to place a reserve bid, please click the button below
To top off this amazing evening, we have some of the most amazing and wonderful auction items available for you! If you can't make the Gala but would like to place a reserve bid, please click the button below
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This amazing tour put together specifically for the Gobi Gallop Gala will include:
Return car transportation from Chingiis Khan airport to Bayan Olgii 9 nights and 8 days with Aisholpan's family in Bayan Olgii Horseback riding Eagle hunting Exploring the majestic Altai Mountains Accomodation with the family, food, coffee, tea and water. A truly authentic experience that cannot be matched. This trip for 4 has been generously donated by Meg's Adventure Tours. The tour will be sold as 2 lots of 2 spaces on the trek. This means the top two successful bids will win. A portion of the proceeds from this auction item will go to help disadvantaged children in Bayan Olgii as well as helping the children up at The Children of the Peak Sanctuary |
Mirror - by Zaya (Zayasaikhan Sambuu)
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Another stunning donation by the internationally renowned Mongolian artist Zaya. Zaya has had shows around the world including London, Paris, New York, Tai Pei and at the United Nations Gallery. His paintings are sold in some of the finest and most exclusive galleries on the planet and as a philanthropist he is very generous in supporting Veloo Foundation's work with the children through the donation for auction of his paintings. More information about his paintings can be found at www.artzaya.com
Zaya combines the Mongolian traditional painting with contemporary international, especially Asian, influenced art. His unique method of using watercolors, gouache, brush, and mixed mediums on canvas allows him to illustrate the ancient traditions, customs, and heritage of the central Asian nomadic people. Although his works mainly consists of scenes of ancient daily life and exotic portraiture of nature, he connects the spirit of nomadic art with the Tibetan and Japanese traditional techniques of fine art. By using different methods and studying various cultures, Zaya works to create his own genre that enables him to suggest a world of antiquity within a modern art. His works, therefore, is neither too conformist nor too modern; rather it is a bridge between old and new art Zaya's paintings retail from $3000.00 USD to $28000 USD |
A Custom Made Jewelery Piece From
Darrell Hubbell Designer Goldsmith
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As he has every year since the beginning of the Gobi Gallop Gala, Darrell Hubbell has generously agreed to hand craft a custom jewelled piece designed specifically to represent the beauty and rich cultural history of Mongolia, the arduous journey undertaken by the riders and the wonderful gift to the children up at the Children of the Peak that the lucky auction winner will be making.
The “Out on the Gobi” piece boasts a ruby, blue topaz and a diamond on a 14kt yellow gold chain and pendant. The textured detail on the sides represents the desert landscape, the ruby represents the desert, the topaz represents the sky and the diamond the stars. Surely an adornment that any woman would be proud to own! This custom handmade beauty has a value of US$5,300. To look at the artistic designs and top of the line quality of work that Darrell does, please check out his website at hubbellgoldsmith.ca. |
Sold in 2 Lots
Custom Made - Men's & Ladie's Hand Carved Canadian
Jade & Sterling Snuff Bottle & matching Deel Button Set
with Custom Designer Green Silk Deel made by famed Mongolian Designer - Khairiin Khurim
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Lovingly hand carved from jade forged thousands of years ago in the heat and pressure of mountains rising out of the sea, these custom made, one-of-a-kind snuff bottles are the apex of combining Canadian and Mongolian heritage. Brought from Julie Veloo's family jade mine in northern British Columbia this exceptionally hard and brilliant stone contains the signature Uvarovite garnets which mark this as a nephrite jade from McDame jade deposit first found in the early 1970's by Julie's father, Clancy Hubbell.
This snuff bottle marks the first time this unique jade has been made into a lady's Mongolian snuff bottle. Hand carved and highly polished by a Mongolian master craftsman and decorated with a solid sterling silver, it carries within it the history and tradition of both Canada and Mongolia and the story of help and care for the children from The Sanctuary. Paired with the matching hand crafted deel buttons glimmering with the historical Mongolian traditional pattern representing eternity, which also happens to be a part of Veloo Foundation's logo! These items together with a stunning designer ladies & men's green silk deel masterfully created by famed Mongolian Fashion Salon Khairiin Khurim , especially to highlight the stunning combination of deel buttons and matching snuff bottle will be an instant family heirloom and form part of the storied tradition of Tsagaan Sar and Naadam for generations for some lucky family!
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Dinner with Ed & Cathy Jager
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"Spirit" - limited edition print
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Limited edition print by renowned Canadian native indian painter Frank Sampson. His story of the painting is this:
This print was created in response to the abduction and murder of a number of native indian women in Northern British Columbia on a stretch of road known as the "Highway of Tears". Many women remain missing from this area and it is a tangible difficulty for local community members. The painting, however, celebrate the joy and strength that men and women working together can share. It celebrates the strength and power of union between man and woman. The powerful Eagle looking down on this positive and heathy union cares for the heart of the family and as such, the love and strength from the family can spiral out and change the universe so that crimes against women become a thing of the past. |
Gobi Gallop 2017 - In Celebration of the Mongolian Horse
The Official Mongolian "Comfort" Saddle as ridden on the Gobi Gallop
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And, of course, The Gobi Gallop would NOT be the Gobi Gallop without the prized "Official Mongolian Comfort Saddle" for some lucky person to take home to showcase the beauty and toughness of your average Mongolian herder! Yes, this saddle is just what it looks like - WOOD! Specially put together for the Gobi Gallop, this saddle will have been ridden in by every single Gobi Galloper and will be an important part of the history of the 2017 Gobi Gallop - In Celebration of the Mongolian Horse Everyone will have enjoyed at least 20 kms in this unique, hand crafted stunningly beautiful saddle and it will embody not only the dedication and hardship that not only our riders have endured, but symbolizes the difficult life situation many of our children from the Peak find themselves in.
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Custom Designed Hand Made Special Quilt
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A very special quilt designed and made by the ladies from our very own Greening Mongolia Sewing Centre as a way to pay it forward and help us continue to help the children from the community! How gorgeous is that!
This special quilt is made entirely of the finest donated fabric and intricacies of the design beautifully illustrate the tremendous skill that these ladies have developed since they first came to us off of the rubbish tip back in September. This beautiful, one of a kind, hand crafted beauty will last for years and will be an instant family heirloom and part of the story not only of these ladies moving forward with their life, but also will form part of the story of some lucky family's Mongolian adventure It will not only warm your feet on a cold night, it will warm your heart. |
2 night stay at Shangri-la’s Executive Suite & Complimentary dinner for 4 pax at Café Park
Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar, is located right in the heart of the city centre. It is an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers and within walking distance of the famous Government House, Great Chinggis Khaan Square and main offices and embassies.
Explore an impressive variety of cuisines from around the world at Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar’s Café Park. The restaurant features a unique open-theatre-kitchen concept, making it the first restaurant of its kind in the city.
Executive Suites include access to the Horizon Club Lounge and privileges and provide comfort and space in a well-appointed setting, nice views and the amenities needed for a relaxing stay. Magnificent views of the Nayramdal Park or Great Chinggis Khaan Square with panoramic vistas of the city.
Access to the exclusive Horizon Club Lounge on level 21 and its full range of privileges.
Explore an impressive variety of cuisines from around the world at Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar’s Café Park. The restaurant features a unique open-theatre-kitchen concept, making it the first restaurant of its kind in the city.
Executive Suites include access to the Horizon Club Lounge and privileges and provide comfort and space in a well-appointed setting, nice views and the amenities needed for a relaxing stay. Magnificent views of the Nayramdal Park or Great Chinggis Khaan Square with panoramic vistas of the city.
Access to the exclusive Horizon Club Lounge on level 21 and its full range of privileges.
Rock Star Treatment by Porsche Center Ulaanbaatar
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Enjoy a fabulous dinner at ASEM Club House Restaurant & Champagne Time at M1NT Club Ulaanbaatar for 4 pax.
Accompanied by City Tour between venues: Marshall Bridge, Zaisan Top by Porsche concierge services.
Accompanied by City Tour between venues: Marshall Bridge, Zaisan Top by Porsche concierge services.
More auction items including trips, hotels stays, and unique one-of-a-kind events and opportunities being added soon! Check back often!
If you would like to sponsor a rider directly or make a donation in support of the ride, please check out our Raiseathon site at
http://raiseathon.ca/gobigallop2017
100% of all donated funds go directly to help at the Children of the Peak Project
Our Intrepid Riders:
Julie Veloo (yes, that's Julie Veloo of the Veloo Foundation - For the fifth time!)
Deborah Wheadon
Kylie Gracey
Anita McNamara
Connie Beatson
Marc Tasse
Ryan Kertanis
Olivia Clark
Jenna Arnett
Still 1 spot left! Your name could be on this list!
Julie Veloo (yes, that's Julie Veloo of the Veloo Foundation - For the fifth time!)
Deborah Wheadon
Kylie Gracey
Anita McNamara
Connie Beatson
Marc Tasse
Ryan Kertanis
Olivia Clark
Jenna Arnett
Still 1 spot left! Your name could be on this list!
