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Child Protection Center highlights fundraising captains

The organization's many captain's were honored at a Dec. 3 celebration.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 7:30 p.m. December 3, 2019
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More than 30 Child Protection Center captains and co-captains were celebrated at the organization's initiative celebration Dec. 3.Ā 

CPC staff recognized the captains — each of whom have been tasked with raising $10,000 — with an evening party at the center that had 175 guests meeting forĀ drinks, food, and cheer.Ā  Each captain was presented with a special 40th anniversary wine glasses later on in the night. The fundraising initiative will continue into next year.

Roger and advisory board chairwoman Alisa Pettingell with Executive Director Doug Staley
Roger and advisory board chairwoman Alisa Pettingell with Executive Director Doug Staley
Each captain received a special 40th anniversary gift.
Each captain received a special 40th anniversary gift.
More than 30 captains received awards.
More than 30 captains received awards.
Richard, Tammy and Sarah Karp
Richard, Tammy and Sarah Karp
Hermione Gilpin, Wendy Deming and Donna Koffman
Hermione Gilpin, Wendy Deming and Donna Koffman
Karen and Mike Valentino with Suzanne Takerian
Karen and Mike Valentino with Suzanne Takerian
Charlotte Stewart, Tina Granthon and Juli Lindell
Charlotte Stewart, Tina Granthon and Juli Lindell
Sheila Miller, Mary Carol Sullivan and Judy Braham
Sheila Miller, Mary Carol Sullivan and Judy Braham
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Roberto Villanueva and Lou Ann Linn
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Roberto Villanueva and Lou Ann Linn
Vincanna Godet and Graci McGillicuddy
Vincanna Godet and Graci McGillicuddy
David and Brooke Robertson with Joe Masonis and Celia Marchese
David and Brooke Robertson with Joe Masonis and Celia Marchese
Danielle Hughes, Executive Director Douglas Staley and Heather Gardner
Danielle Hughes, Executive Director Douglas Staley and Heather Gardner
Brian Mariash, Suzanne Rutsky and Ian Howard
Brian Mariash, Suzanne Rutsky and Ian Howard
Cracker the service dog, Samantha Fox and Daisy the service dog
Cracker the service dog, Samantha Fox and Daisy the service dog
Emily Walsh and Dan Starostecki
Emily Walsh and Dan Starostecki
Ella Lewis, Murray Devine and Melissa Hembree
Ella Lewis, Murray Devine and Melissa Hembree
Rachel Duke, Evan Duke, Tim Hedley, Pam Duke and Selyn Benge
Rachel Duke, Evan Duke, Tim Hedley, Pam Duke and Selyn Benge
Philip Tavill and Linda Watterworth
Philip Tavill and Linda Watterworth
Charisa, Keith and Amanda Jans
Charisa, Keith and Amanda Jans
Charlie and Teresa Cannon
Charlie and Teresa Cannon
Luis Miranda and Tim Tudor
Luis Miranda and Tim Tudor
Luan, Hal and Tim Hedley
Luan, Hal and Tim Hedley
Brenda Maraman and Clare Murphy
Brenda Maraman and Clare Murphy

 

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