Parents and Kids Enjoy Dual Gala Fundraiser in Springfield
Seventy adults and thirty children had fun while raising money for non-profit Let's Help Kids
South Riding-based non-profit Let's Help Kids rocked the Springfield Golf and Country Club Saturday night with a special fund-raiser gala for both adults and children. Among the night's more "grown-up" offerings were two separate DJs, a buffet dinner and a silent auction with 26 donated gifts. Kids and families had fun with balloons, a photo booth and a video game bus parked outside the front door, which became the highlight of the evening. Executive Director, Jen Sterling, welcomed guests, thanked the sponsors for their contributions and showed a short video featuring her daughter, Rachel, now age seven, founder of the "company." "It's important to teach children at a young age that you can have fun and help others at the same time," …
Diane
7:31 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011
It's great to see people working together to help others. It's encouraging. My students had fun decorating shoe boxes filled with school supplies to give to a local shelter. they got their ideas from http://www.homeseasons.com/ to decorate and make cards. We had fun! more ›