The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

Saratoga Bridges raises record $187,000 at The White Party with a Splash of Color

- By Saratogian staff

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. » Saratoga Bridges raised a record $187,000 at its recent fundraiser The White Party with a Splash of Color.

The successful event, held in July at Saratoga National Golf Club, was co-chaired by Kimberly and Leigh McConchie, who along with their committee welcomed a festive crowd of 435 guests dressed in various splashes of color.

The event included cuisine by Mazzone Hospitalit­y, silent and live auctions, Santore’s World Famous Fireworks and live music by local band Cryin’ Out Loud.

Saratoga Bridges CEO Jane Mastaitis and foundation board president Erik Whittle thanked the fundraiser’s many sponsors, donors and guests, sharing the vital importance that the agency provides and the necessity to help support their mission.

They also recognized the McConchies, honorary chairs

Charles and Candace Wait and Community Builders awardees Angelo and Kate Calbone for their longtime support gifting them prints of collages created by collaborat­ive artists from the organizati­on’s Creative Endeavors Art Center.

As one of the largest nonprofit organizati­ons in Saratoga County, Saratoga Bridges has been proudly providing services and programs to children and adults with developmen­tal disabiliti­es and their families for more than 60 years by promoting their abilities and achievemen­ts in every aspect of community life.

Throughout its history, Saratoga Bridges has been committed to ensuring that individual­s are able to empower their hopes and dreams as they work, volunteer, socialize and recreate while leading full, productive and contributi­ng lives.

More informatio­n about Saratoga Bridges and its services is available online at www.saratogabr­idges.org.

 ?? PHOTO PROVIDED ?? Honorary event chairs Candace and Charles Wait join with Community Builders awardees Kate and Angela Calbone at the recent Saratoga Bridges fundraiser The White Party with a Splash of Color, which raised a record $187,000.
PHOTO PROVIDED Honorary event chairs Candace and Charles Wait join with Community Builders awardees Kate and Angela Calbone at the recent Saratoga Bridges fundraiser The White Party with a Splash of Color, which raised a record $187,000.

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