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The Bellevue Police Officers Guild at the 2009 Make-A-Wish Foundation Wish Night Gala & Auction. - Photo courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Bellevue Police Officers Guild at the 2009 Make-A-Wish Foundation Wish Night Gala & Auction.
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2009 Wish Night Gala & Auction raises $741,000


Mar 16 2009

The 2009 Wish Night Gala & Auction on March 14 raised more than $741,000 to grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. More than 800 guests attended the black-tie celebration at The Westin Seattle.

This year's event topped last year's total by more than $35,000, proving even in these tough economic times, the heart of giving is still beating. Joyce Taylor of KING 5 news emceed the event and celebrity guests made appearances including Jason Mesnik of ABC’s The Bachelor, Edgar Hansen of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch and Lofa Tatupu of the Seattle Seahawks.

For more information on Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit www.northwestwishes.org.

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