Executive Director of Joe’s Kids Rebecca Bazzoni.

WINONA LAKE — Joe’s Kids 3rd annual dinner, tailgate and auction, held at the Heritage Room at Winona Lake, brought in over $94,000 for the children at Joe’s. Over 250 guests attended the event, arriving in their tailgate attire and ready to bid on silent auction items.

Parkview Health once again served as the event premier sponsor. Tom Roy returned as the master of ceremonies. The event began with a welcome by Alan Alderfer, president of Joe’s Kids Board of Directors.

“This event would not be made possible if it was not for our business community making such generous donations,” stated Rebecca Bazzoni, executive director of Joe’s Kids. The donations could be in form of a sponsorship or items for the live or silent auction.

Guests also made quite an impact as they raised over $29,000 in donations and child sponsorships. “We have such great support,” Bazzoni stated.