Thanks to all who joined us for the 2016 Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 9 at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul. We had a great time celebrating 18 years of advocating for animals in the Twin Cities and hope you did, too.
This fundraising event featured a gourmet meal, a silent auction, live music, a presentation by one of our volunteers, and lots of schmoozing with others in the compassionate community.
Special thanks to the following individuals and businesses who helped to make this event a major success:
- Betsy Born
- Fairview Wine and Spirits
- Paula and Nathan Huerkamp
- Laura Gisler
- The Herbivorous Butcher
- Heather Klein
- Ben Kutscheid
- Cali Mastny
- EG Nelson
- New French Bakery
- Jared Rolsky
- Joan Rolsky
- Rachel Sandstrom
- John Thompson
- Grace Van Susteren
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Florence Brammer
- Upton’s Naturals
- Vegan Outreach
- Wedge Community Co-op
- Jawaahir Dance Company
- BenBella Books
- Kim Campbell
- Brooke Reynolds of Captured by Brooke
- Punk Rawk Labs
- Seward Community Co-op
- Boneshaker Books
- Britt West
- Kat Aymeloglu
- David Smith
- Kristina DeMuth, RD
- Michele Kessler of Pencil Works
- Phil Martens of G-Werx Fitness
- Vo’s Vietnamese Restaurant
Also, thanks to the many individual volunteers who offered their time and talents in both helping to organize the event and doing the behind-the-scenes work that helping the event run so smoothly. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Enjoy the slideshow above with photos taken by volunteer Abbi Dempsey. Maybe you’ll see yourself in there!