The 2019 Trenton Military Family Resource Centre Invisible Ribbon Gala was held Saturday night, and the theme was “Jetsetters”.
250+ guests gathered at the National Air Force Museum of Canada, celebrating the work of the MFRC, and raising awareness and money for the cause.
Executive Director Tamara Kleinschmidt tells Quinte News that those that come back year after year help the MFRC, with their largest annual fundraiser.
Kleinschmidt adds that the volunteers from the MFRC, 8 Wing, and around the Quinte community help make the event what it is.
She says they should have another big year financially.
Actors from the Stirling Festival Theatre walked guests through the evening, hosted the event, and played up the theme of the fundraiser.
The evening also honoured the sponsors who helped to make the evening what it was.
Major donations came from title sponsor Scotiabank, who gave the MFRC $15,000, while the Belleville Senators handed over a cheque for $10,000.
Dozens of silent auction items and a number of high end live auction items were also part of the evening, along with music, a photo booth and a number of other airline themed activities.
A final number for the funds raised is expected next week.
Media sponsors of the evening receive recognition, including Quinte Broadcasting. Cassandra Bonn accepts award (3rd right) (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Major supporters of the gala are recognized. Also in photo is Linda Blanchette (Board Chair TMFRC) (2nd right) and Base Commander Colonel Mark Goulden (far right) (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Belleville Senators COO Rob Mullowney (r) and Head Coach Troy Mann (l) hand over a $10,000 cheque to the TMFRC Board Chair Linda Blanchette (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Devon Taylor (l) of the TMFRC and TMFRC Board Chair Linda Blanchette accept a donation of $15,000 from Scotiabank’s Ken Mayfield (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
An actor from the Stirling Festival Theatre acts as the evenings emcee and pilot (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
