Wonderland fundraiser a huge success

JVH Golf Tournament Winners
from left, Tim Blake, Ben Nelson, Scott Morey,
 and John Gustafson

The 15th Annual Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament and the Wonderland Dinner and Auction were a huge success! Wonderland welcomed over 115 golfers competing for the first-place prize of a foursome at coveted Chambers Bay Golf Course, site of the upcoming 2015 US Open. 

Scoring was close, but congratulations go to the winning Manor Hardware foursome of Tim Blake, Ben Nelson, Scott Morey, and John Gustafson, who took the top prize for the first time, having faithfully participated in all fifteen JVH tournaments.

The second-place team of Tim Barclay, Julie Barclay, Chris Dennis, and Erin Dennis won a foursome of golf at The Golf Club at Echo Falls. And a foursome of golf at Jackson Park was awarded to the third-place team of Roland DePietto, Lisa DePietto, Kevin Giboney, and Jeff Jermouloske. The tournament concluded with a cocktail reception and awards ceremony. Congratulations to all!

Immediately following the golf tournament, three rooms of popular silent auction items greeted guests of the Wonderland Dinner and Auction, followed by a delicious dinner, the video premiere of "A Day in the Life," produced by videographer Phil Teller, and an enticing Dessert Dash. Next, entertaining auctioneer Nelson Jay inspired spirited bidding on highly sought live auction items, including Seahawks tickets, Leavenworth Stay-and-Play packages, private wine tastings, and a three-night stay in Las Vegas. Guests laughed and cheered wildly in a night of great fun and fellowship. 

These two fundraising events raised more than $55,000, and we are extremely grateful to the golfers, donors, sponsors, auction winners, volunteers, and others whose generous contributions made it possible for Wonderland to continue to serve even more children and families! Please mark your calendars for the 16th Annual JVH Tournament and Wonderland Dinner and Auction on May 16th, 2015!