Last night was the second fundraiser in back-to-back nights for Rock Solid Refuge, and a full crowd - in terms of numbers and a lack of vacancy in their stomachs - was on hand at the Swift Current Legion.

Over $87,000 was raised between the Wednesday-night event in Shaunavon and last night's in Swift.

It was the first time they had back-to-back fundraisers, and the first time one was hosted in Shaunavon.

Executive Director Dallas Block said he wasn't sure how it would play out, saying they wondered, "How do we work this to fill both events, without one taking away from the other?" Naturally, he was pleased with the result.

Herbert Seelam, who works for Rock Solid Refuge, said, "our goal was to raise $80,000, and we just went a little bit more than $80,000. So I would say it was a huge success."

Last night's event had a dinner, guest speakers - including Olympic bronze medallist in skiing, "Jungle Jim" Hunter - and an auction, with Donnie Peacock rocking the mic.

Rock Solid Refuge is located a little northeast of Shaunavon, and Hunter, being a native of the town, had no shortage of inspirational words or funny stories for the audience.

Rock Solid Refuge is a 12-month program that is biblically based and currently houses 10 male youth that the organization says have life-controlling issues.

Hunter recounted a story where he got a concussion as a 10 year old, and had an insane amount of help - both monetary and through people's efforts - to get him to the Olympics and to where he is today.

Block said towards the end of last night's auction in Swift Current, Doug Robertson donated a couple Swift Current Broncos playoff tickets in the Robertson Family Group box, and they fetched an extra thousand dollars.

Block added that a highlight was people buying art made by the students, including a piece that went for $700.

Initially the second Swift Current leg of the fundraisers was slated for tonight, but had to be moved. Block said it was quite fortunate in hindsight, as the road conditions are far from ideal today.