Rockin’ The CASA - Part Perspiration, Part Inspiration and a Whole Lotta Fun!

It still seems like yesterday when over 200 CASA supporters came together for a night of education, perspiration & inspiration, raising just over $40,000 for the CASA program. The unseasonably warm weather, the DJ’s disco grooves and the rush to bid on that Great Harvest Bread Basket I wanted in the silent auction contributed to a little perspiration, but neither I nor the guests let that dampen our spirits!

Although Lady Luck eluded me at the casino, I felt extremely lucky to be part of such an amazing group of people. Our event committee (Wendy, Julie, Linda, Julie, Jade, Stacie, Gina, Michele, Abby, Holly, Nancy & Janet) put together a fun and well-organized party and - once again - our community joined us in celebration and support of our kids and CASA volunteers.

I think my favorite moment of the evening was when CASA Coordinator, Gini Harmon, simply and eloquently spoke about how the Cinderella Fund helps provide foster kids with the most basic, simple things most of us take for granted. Like a bed. Or a pair of boots. Your generosity during Raise The Paddle will help us meet those needs for many of our children.

Thank you for helping us continue to put a qualified, compassionate adult into the life of an abused or neglected foster child to fight for and protect the child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to learn and grow in a loving family.

Cheri Dunn
Executive Director
Friends of CASA

P.S. More photos on Facebook or our website, http://www.casawashtenaw.org/.