PAWS Presents Roger Fouts - a huge success!
Peoples’ hopes and dreams for a more humane and compassionate world for animals reigned supreme at the second annual PAWS Presents Gala Event, held March 18, 2004 at the Seattle Renaissance Hotel. Over $60,000 was raised to help support the lifesaving work of PAWS. Besides a lively auction, guests enjoyed each other’s company, a delicious meal and the inspiring words of Roger Fouts.

Central to the evening’s success, Roger Fouts mingles with guests at the VIP cocktail reception. -Photo by Daisy Bakos

Annette Laico, Executive Director, spoke with pride about the tremendous work of PAWS. -Photo by Daisy Bakos

PAWS volunteer, Jim Keller, dons a lion costume that was later auctioned, and presents a Mercedes Benz pedal-car for bidding to the enthusiastic audience. -Photo by Brent Schilder

Lively bidding accompanied every auction package throughout the night. Auction proceeds for the evening were over $21,000. -Photo by Brent Schilder

The wine flowed freely as the guests enjoyed a fantastic three-course gourmet vegan dinner. -Photo by Brent Schilder

Former board member, Annie Mize, pledges toward the evening's Fund-a-Need, which focused on education about animal cruelty issues and raised $20,400.
-Photo by Brent Schilder

Jennifer Hillman, PAWS Advocacy staff, honors Roger Fouts with the prestigious PAWS "People Helping Animals Award." -Photo by Brent Schilder

Development Director, Lynn Fitch, gave an emotional and heartfelt description of the Ivan the Gorilla fingerpainting that was successfully auctioned for $4,800 by Bob Watt in an intense bidding contest. -Photo by Brent Schilder
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