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Spofford – Butterfly Gala & Auction

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 

 

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