The pink ladies were rockin'
Portland, February 15th, 2013. Spotlight on Kerr: Rock Around the Clock drew 317 people to the LeftBank Annex for a retro good time. The benefit raised $188,611 for the services Albertina Kerr provides to strengthen Oregon families by helping children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus)
The Blue’s Brothers, Chuck Sauvain, Tony Seashore, Ollie Collins, Peter Nielsen, Bill Ashenden, did their own special performance – in true Jake and Elwood Blues form!
The co-chairs were Kim Borton, Traci Richardson and Kirsten Chambers
Peter Nielsen and Bill Ashenden
Denise Smith, and Albertina Kerr board member Rich Smith of Kaiser Permanente Northwest at the Rock Around the Clock at Albertina Kerr’s Spotlight on Kerr Gala (Photo credit, Paparazzi Tonight)
Albertina Kerr governing board chair Priscilla Lewis of Providence Health and Services with board members Angela Hult of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Celia Murphy
Bev and Bill Ashenden
The silent auction featured a host of hot items.
Erik Pierce from Paparazzi Tonight was snapping photos.
The gala raised funds for services benefiting children and support for their families.
From Albertina Kerr:
Our Mission
Albertina Kerr partners with the community to support people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self determined lives and realize their full potential.
Our Vision
All children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges will thrive in nurturing homes and inclusive communities.
It is our goal that Albertina Kerr’s services will create a community where all children, adults and families facing mental health challenges and developmental disabilities:
Contact Albertina Kerr at this website.
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