LACONIA — Leaders of the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction raised just over $28,000 for the nonprofit this year during the annual Christmas in July boat event on the M/S Mount Washington.
Captain Smitty, celebrating 40 years with the M/S Mount Washington, and Joyce Janitorial Services each donated $1,000 on the boat that evening to help the auction reach its best year ever.
Because Jared Maraio, general manager of the M/S Mount Washington, matched ticket sales and added a donation, 300 children from local nonprofits the auction funds will get to take a free ride on the Mount on Aug. 6.
Highlights of the July event were a 50/50 raffle, through which the winner took home $760, a three-hour cruise complete with buffet dinner; an online auction and songs from Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative; as well as a visit from the Powerchords, who serenaded guests as they boarded.
“Who says Christmas magic is reserved for December? This event brought people together, and it raised money so that we can serve more children in need in the Lakes Region. It was a perfect win all around,” said auction Executive Director Jennifer Kelley.
Organizers recognized presenting sponsor Juggernaut Fitness; Santa sponsors Ideal Block, The Xavier Group, Franklin Savings Bank and Amoskeag Beverages; media partners, The Laconia Daily Sun and Lakes 101.5 and the Hawk; and the location partner, M/S Mount Washington.
For more information, visit ChildrensAuction.org.
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