LACONIA — The teams of the 2024 Challenge held their fourth Sweepstakes Social event on board the M/S Mount Washington dockside at Weirs Beach on Sept. 13.
The event was held to help teams raise funds for the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, with a goal of surpassing the $356,456 raised last year by the 2023 Challenge Teams.
Ten ticket purchasers recieved $15,000 in prizes, with a matching $15,000 going to the 2024 Challenge Team of their choice.
In total, more than $19,000 was raised for the Children’s Auction and another $5,000 to fund the Warren Bailey Community Spirit Scholarship.
“We write this to express our thanks and appreciation to the people and organizations who made this event such a great success,” said The 2024 Challenge Committee in a statement.
The committee includes Jennifer Beetle, Andrea Morin, Holly Ruggieri, Allan Beetle, Kate Flaherty and Jennifer Kelly.
Sponsors of the event include Eastern Propane & Oil, Mount Washington Cruises, Lakes Region HVAC, Bank of Bew Hampshire, NH Trust, Daniels Electric, US Foods and Patrick’s Pub & Eatery.
Music was provided by Holycow DJ Jeff Lines and appetizers from the cruise ship.
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