3^rd Annual Charity Auction & Dinner A Success

Brethren Retirement Community announces the success of our 3^rd Annual Charity Auction & Dinner benefiting the Resident Aid Fund.  This charity event was held on September 11^th at Romers.  On Friday, a Charity Auction & Dinner was hosted by the Board of Directors of the Brethren Retirement Community.  This served as the official kick-off for the entire weekend events.  Many local businesses and individuals donated auction items or services.  Attendees were encouraged to dress in tropical attire to match this year's theme, Treasure Island. Two Hundred and Forty-Six guests  enjoyed hors d' oeuvres while viewing more than 150 silent auction items varying from dozens of themed gift baskets to original artwork by local artists and gift certificates.

Mike Baker, owner of Midwest Auctioneers & Realty & Nancy Wilson, K99.1 FM morning co-host of Nancy & Kerrigan, shared the stage for an entertaining evening which included a live auction full of unique items and one-time experiences including: OSU tickets, dinner for 16 prepared by Brethren Retirement Community's Chef, Dayton Dragons Tickets, Kissimmee FL resort tickets, Birthday party with the Township Fireman, BTO Yogurt Birthday Party for 12 kids, and several beautiful pieces of jewelry. 

The evening's proceeds from the auction totaling just above $12,000 will benefit the Resident Aid Fund of Brethren Retirement Community.   This fund was created to provide immediate assistance to residents in financial need; it offers peace of mind while preserving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of those residents.  100% of the money donated to the Resident Aid Fund benefits our elderly residents who have exhausted their financial means, through no fault of their own. 

Brethren Retirement Community expresses their heartfelt thanks to our presenting sponsor, Second National Bank; VIP and Dinner Sponsor, Integrity Ambulance Service, and Live Auction Sponsor, Wayne Hospital and the many additional business and individuals who made this event possible.  Without their sponsorship, this event would not be possible.