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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation raises more than $85,000 for our kids!




April 30, 2008

By Laura Geggel, Snoqualmie Valley Star

The Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation raised more than $85,000 at its seventh annual fundraising breakfast March 28.

Last year, the foundation breakfast raised about $82,000. But Carolyn Simpson, vice president of the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation, put the number in perspective by pointing out the additional $20,000 the foundation collected at the Monster Mash costume party fundraiser in September. This was the first time the foundation held a large fundraiser in both the fall and spring.

“We’re very pleased with the amount, considering the economy,” said Simpson.


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