Small fundraiser makes big impact
Former Gonzaga and L.A. Lakers player Robert Sacre towers over Kerri Thoreson at Saturday’s fundraiser for Faithful Friends.
Photo by Angie Hatch
We read about and attend some pretty spectacular charity fundraisers in our communities throughout the year, where money raised hits six figures. What we don’t hear so much about are the many more modest events that also bring in funding to local, lesser-known nonprofits.
Bert and I were invited to participate as guest bartenders at American Legion Post 143 on Saturday. We had a one-hour shift, before handing it off to the next guest bartender until 8 p.m. We were all volunteers with all tips dedicated to Faithful Friends, a Coeur d’Alene-based nonprofit. The organization rehabilitates rescued dogs which then become part of Idaho Correctional Institute Orofino’s prisoner dog obedience training. Dogs with the potential to be of service undergo additional training to become emotional support or therapy dogs, often to veterans.
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