Wonderland Golf Tournament and Dinner & Auction a huge success

First place winners Tim Barclay, Julie Barclay,
Kristen Barclay and Erin Dennis

Wonderland is delighted with the results of their recent fundraiser. Here's their report:

123 golfers competed on a picture-perfect, blue sky day in the 16th Annual JVH Memorial Golf Tournament on May 30th, but the team of Tim Barclay, Julie Barclay, Kristen Barclay, and Erin Dennis prevailed. Second place went to veteran JVH players Roland DePietto, Lisa DePietto, Kevin Giboney, and Jim Jermouloske. Third place was captured by the team of Matt Gill, John Finch, Bret Granquist, and Nathan Conaway. Eileen McKillop took home the prize for Women's Long Drive and Adam Yudiskas the Men's Long Drive. John Witmer was the Closest Human to the Hole on #14. And Louie Van Hollebeke took home pre-season Seahawks tickets after a three-way putt-off to win the Putting Contest. Other prizes distributed at the awards ceremony included foursomes to Echo Falls, Jackson Park, Mt. Si, and OKi gift cards. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Immediately following the ceremony, two rooms of exciting silent auction items greeted guests at the Wonderland Dinner and Auction, followed by a delicious dinner and an enticing Dessert Dash. Popular auctioneer Nelson Jay inspired spirited bidding on highly sought live auction items, including area and out-of-state getaways, private wine and cigar tastings, and Seahawks tickets. Wonderland alumnus graced a moving video, "Where are They Now," to remind us all why Wonderland's work is so vital to our children and families throughout their lives.

Together these events raised more than $84,000, surpassing our goal! Wonderland is 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!

Shoreline-based Wonderland Developmental Center empowers children with special needs and their families to reach their full potential as they live, learn and play.