The Amazing Race Raise the Roof Party was hosted Oct. 13 at Michael's On East.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 1:40 p.m. October 14, 2018
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After weeks of fundraising and prepping, the teams hopped into their vans to start the Amazing Raise Oct. 13.
The teams started at Michael's On East, then made their way around Sarasota following clues to find the challenge spots. Once at a spot, the teams had to complete challenges, such as unwrapping gifts with oven mitts on, jumping on the trampolines at Sky Zone, garbage can beer pong and boxing.
Although, the challenges did not go without, well, challenges along the way. One team ran out of gas en route to a location, another team had a teammate who broke his toe on the trampoline and road blockages around the post office in downtown Sarasota slowed teams down trying to get around it.
After all their hard work, an after-party was well deserved at Michael's on East. The Raise the Roof Party celebrated all the teams who participated, and crowned the Windguardians, who fundraised the most dollars for SPARCC, and the scavenger hunt winners, Checkmates.
Mary Ellen Mancini, Founding Chairwoman Charlotte Hinman, Co-Chairs Tammy Karp, Brian Mariash, Donna Koffman and Bart Lowther with SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Mary Ellen Mancini welcome the teams back to Michael's On East.
Co-Chairs Tammy Karp, Brian Mariash, Donna Koffman and Bart Lowther
The Windguardians run up to the stage for their top fundraising award.
The Windguardians fundraised the most money for SPARCC, which totalled $111,000.
The scavenger hunt winners, Checkmates, celebrate their win.
The scavenger hunt winners, Checkmates, celebrate their win.
The Checkmates
Mya Widmyer and Karen Vanlindonk
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays, Beth Bobb and Lindsay Howell
Kyle Tabar and John Albritton
Britnee Loughlin and Chelsa Altena
Crystal chandeliers sparkled amongst the colorful lights.
Emma and Lily Mancini
Elaine Barber, Kim Livengood and Liz Arme
Becca McFadden, Shannon Pokorski and Tracy Melone
When the racers returned, they enjoyed food, drinks and desserts.
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and Julie Baron
Daniela Gaskey and Erin Reid
The SPARCC Amazing Raise reached its fundraising goal of $100,000.
Josh and Tad Kitchner
Guests occupied the dance floor all night.
Hermione Gilpin leads the dance floor.
Jesse and Kaitlyn Perez
Kristen Riley and Ann Sensenberenner
Light up rings were sold for the raffle.
A ball pen was set up for guests to take photos in.
Linda Krysinski, Beth Jacobson and Yuliya Antipova
