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Skagit Adult Day Program held a very successful dinner/auction April 13, grossing over $66,000 at Bertelsen Winery. A highlight was Joy Post sharing her caregiving story with grace and humor. It was followed by “A Day in the Life of Bradford House” a heart-warming video. The Raise the Paddle/Fund-a-Need then brought in an amazing $15,500!

Joe & Kelly & Friends provided the music. Field of Beans Catering served the buffet dinner. Stokes Auction Group provided lively auctioneer Paul Schenfeld. Mike Yeoman of KAPS was emcee.

Local businesses included The Fork at Skagit Bay, Nell Thorn, Waterfront Bistro & Bar, La Conner Weekly News, Swinomish Casino, Dyberg Aviation and Shawn O’Donnell’s.

Skagit Adult Day Program is the only organized day program in the county caring for our friends, families and neighbors with dementia/Alzheimer’s.

Its daily five-hour program offers an opportunity for family caregivers to receive respite while their loved one enjoy social activities and home cooked meals in a loving setting. It is the sole organization offering this service north of Everett.

Tax deductible donations in honor of, in memory of, or philanthropic gifts may be made at skagitadultdayprogram.org or call 360-755-1235.