2019 Holiday Homes of Hope was a Stunner!

Jan 13, 2020
Christmas decor on table

From November 7-10, the Cystic Fibrosis Association was focused on the lovely community of Oxbow, North Dakota.


Our weekend began with the second annual Evening of Hope at the Oxbow Country Club. We heard news of hope from Dr. Kunkel of the Sanford Fargo Cystic Fibrosis Center. And we heard what living in that hope means to someone with CF from our very own Mandy B. Anderson. The evening included live music, an art auction, wine pull, and raffle. It was a wonderful evening of sharing the #hopefilledfuture that our friends with CF have.


Seven generous homeowners opened their hearts and their homes to our tour this year and our designers worked their holiday magic. The oxbow homes were stunning to begin with, but our team of designers took things to the next level!


Nearly 700 people toured the homes over Saturday and Sunday and everyone had a good time—in spite of some icy and snowy weather. From the looks of the parcels leaving our boutique and vendor fair throughout the weekend—many people made a nice dent in their holiday shopping!


We want to thank everyone who made this weekend such a success! We are forever grateful to the Holiday Homes of Hope Committee, The Evening of Hope Committee, and Inspired Homes Magazine who does so much to promote our event! Thanks to Oxbow Country Club and the Oxbow community for their hospitality and generosity.  Thank you to all of the designers who donate time, talent and treasure to our event. Thank you to all of our sponsors who help to underwrite the expenses of such a large event. And thank you to all who come out and support the Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota and make us a part of your holiday season!

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