‘WHITE PARTY’ NETS $113G FOR SARATOGA BRIDGES
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. » Close to $113,000 was raised at the Saratoga Bridges annual gala, “The White Party,” held on Saturday at the Saratoga National Golf Club.
Gala co-Chair Christianne Smith Potts, along with Vicky and Jeremy who are supported by the organization, and their committee members welcomed 650 guests.
Leigh and Kimberly McConchie arrived by Helicopter on the golf course practice green thanks to Independent Helicopters, Inc. Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography captured many moments at their largest annual fundraiser (and extended an offer of free downloads at www.hbtphoto.com..
Guests enjoyed food from Mazzone Catering, complimentary cocktails were courtesy of Ketel One Vodka and MJM World Imports, live and silent auctions, festive décor by Fine Affairs and Rain or Shine Tent Company, entertainment from GRAVITY and a cigar roller from James & Sons Tobacconists. The evening culminated with fireworks courtesy of Fireworks by Santore.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Wait were the honorary chairs.
The live auction began with the sounds of Sammy the Bugler and generated close to $22,000 for the agency’s programs and services. Chad Beatty, past president of the Saratoga Bridges Foundation Board, served as auctioneer.
The auction ended with Saratoga Bridges’ Creative Endeavors artists, Amanda, Shannon, Jeremy, Adam and Erica showcasing their donated original mixed media collage, “Bird Path.”
With an estimated value of $1,000, the winning bid was for $3,000 by Tom D’Ambra. More information on Creative Endeavors can be found at www.creativeendeavorsartists.com.
Saratoga Bridges raised an additional $13,705 with a silent auction and raffle.