A successful birthday bash for Smiling Kids

November 1, 2005 - The recent fundraising event for Smiling Kids was a huge success. Smiling Kids Founder and President Karen Sommers shared that the event “raised over $74,000 and everyone had a great time with the live auction and dancing”. Karen went on to say that the event couldn’t have happened with out the help of the many volunteers that committed their time to the Birthday Bash. In addition to committee members, business partners and others in the community, 12 students from the Hopkinton Peer Leadership Group gave up their Saturday evening to help. 235 people attended the event and through their generosity the non-profit organization will be able to put smiles on the faces of more children and their parents and guardians. Karen says “we will now be able to extend our reach into more towns throughout Massachusetts and renew our commitment to our current community partners.” The following photos taken during the event are courtesy of members of the Hopkinton Peer Leadership Group. Andy and Meredith Tattelman Rob Nemon, Marianne Nemon, Nick Cosentino and Dorothy Cosentino Ben Johnson, Sean Ryan, Elaine Ryan, Ken Sommers, Emma Mammano, Ron Mammano and Marina Sommers Smiling Kids Board Member Erin Kane (in beige) and friends from Ashland Anna Sommers (in beige pants) and Friends from Wayland Barb Fletcher, Lynne Newton, Rod Fletcher, Dave Newton and Friend (in center) John Freeman, Donna Freeman and John Doherty Paul and Natasha Pappas Smiling Kids Supporters from Sponsor Pyxis Mobile Rachel Zides, Mark Zides, Amy Pitropaolo and Dave Pitropaolo Smiling Kids Supporters from Sponsor Pyxis Mobile Cheryl Lentine and Shannon Sheehan For more information visit www.smilingkidsinc.org or call 508-486-9299.