BACKYARD BASH SUPPORTS 520 FAMILIES AT CMON !
The Golisano Children ’ s Museum of Naples ( CMON ) brought back their highly anticipated fundraising event , Backyard Bash . The event was held at the museum on Saturday , October 21 and was hosted by Nancy and Chris Lombardo . This event was proudly sponsored by B & I Contractors , Corporate Valuation Services , DGPerry , CPAs + Advisors , Laura and Whit Alexander , and The Naples Press .
Guests played larger-than-life versions of their favorite backyard games , like jumbo yard pong , giant Jenga , four-player ping pong , and more ! Plus guests were able to put their mini-golf skills to the test with creative courses from North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District and Loos & Co ., sponsored by Aflac . Emceed by Amy Oshier from WINK News , the evening started with a lively game of heads or tails and a live auction . Following the program , live music was provided by Edith Diamond and delicious entrees and desserts were provided by local food trucks Cajun Gringos , Chef ’ s Global Kitchen , Dippidy Donuts , Tipsy Udder , and Wicked Streatery .
Nearly $ 78,000 was raised that night , with proceeds benefiting CMON ’ s access-for-all program , which provides museum admission for more than 20,000 people annually and includes a new subsidized annual membership for families eligible for
Above photo left : Kerry McClure , Tony McClure , Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster , and CMON CEO Jonathan Foerster Above photo right : Heads or Tails game finalists
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