On October 19th, more than 400 guests gathered to celebrate Spofford’s mission of transforming lives at the Spofford Butterfly Gala & Auction. The annual event raises funds to support Spofford’s mission to provide residential and community-based services for children with emotional and behavioral disturbances attributed to abuse, neglect and childhood mental illness. Janine and Doug Nickerson and Dede and Paty Daves served as co-chairmen.
Also featured in the November 30th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Nate Aholt Photography
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| Zach Nickerson with Janine and Doug Nickerson, co-chairmen | 
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| Joe Fahey and Connie Fahey enjoyed the live auction. | 
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| Brad and Francie Kwapiszeski with Kevin Perz | 
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| Paty and Dede Daves, co-chairmen; with Diane and Kirk Marty | 



