It was an incredible evening! The generous bids and contributions of 245 auction guests grossed over $100,000 for Lighthouse programs and services. Because of the support, we will be able to continue providing essential tools and training for independence for blind and Deaf-Blind individuals in our community.

Our auction’s mission is to create an accessible event experience featuring items that will be enjoyed by blind and sighted people alike. Guests enjoyed three silent auctions, followed by a dinner program and live auction emceed by the Lighthouse’s Accessibility Manager Peggy Martinez. This year’s event highlighted the Lighthouse’s Deaf-Blind Community Class, and featured a keynote speech by the Lighthouse’s Deaf-Blind Community Class and Retreat Coordinator Paul Ducharme. Direct donations through the Raise-Your-Paddle portion of the live auction generated $10,000 more than in previous years in support of Deaf-Blind Community Class. Aside from the Raise-Your-Paddle bids, a Palm Desert Vacation Package featured in the Live Auction was the highest-selling item at $2,300.

During these challenging times, community support means more than ever. Funds raised at the auction enable us to continue offering jobs and services that make a difference for blind and Deaf-Blind people in our community. It’s because of our dedicated supporters that we are able to fulfill our mission of creating and enhancing opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency of people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities.

Thank you again for your generous support of our 2011 Redefining Vision Dinner and Auction!

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If you were unable to attend the auction, but would like to support the event, Donate Now

Thank You to our wonderful Auction Committee Members:
Barbara Ross, Auction Chair, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation Board Member
Amy Fossum
Kylynn Hull
Billie Klan
Darlene Kosoff
Jennifer Moore
Carol Meadows
Dean Henderson

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
Pepsi Valley Partnership
ClearPoint
The Box Maker, Inc.
Ben Bridge Jeweler
U.S. Bank N.A.
Integra Telecom
George Jacobson
Profound Results Consulting