On February 16, 2008 the Peter M. Putnam Foundation had its 4th Annual Auction and Gala which was a wonderful success.  It was a fabulous evening including Special speeches by Lindsay Chinn from The First Tee of Greater Seattle, Pete Fewing former Seattle University soccer coach and Director of Seattle SCORES,  a poem by Melen Yemane who participates in the Seattle SCORES program, greetings and a very special visit from Chicago by Chris Turnley, Executive Director of the foundation and all of this evening was hosted by an energetic and entertaining local Celebrity, John Curley.  The evening was a great success and raised over $30,000 to benefit local children like Melen and Lisa be the best they can through participation in sports.   Some more of the highlights include a delightfully competitive cake auction that raised over $3,000, our top selling item: Husky Season tickets and a generous paddle raise of $10,000 that will go directly to sponsoring these children.

The Putnam Foundation would like to say a special thanks to all of our honored auction guests and every volunteer that made this event a success! A special quote comes to mind when we think of you,

"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues." ~ Cicero

We would not be able to do it without you.  Your faithful support will enable thousands of children in the Northwest to be transformed through sports and the coaches that empower them!

"The 2008 For the Love...Of Sports Gala was a great success for Young and Old, it was a great oppertunity for our generation to look to the future and invest in the lives of the youth in our cities that will make our tommorow." 

               - Chris Turnley, Executive Director.

If you would like to see more picture of the event please check our website at www.putnamfoundation.com where they will be posted shortly.   If you are interested in purchasing pictures from the evening please email cjones@putnamfoundation.com.