Thursday, 28 July 2022 14:10

Saratoga Bridges raised a record $187,000 at “The White Party with a Splash of Color”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A record $187,000 was raised at The White Party with a Splash of Color held on July 16 at Saratoga National Golf Club. Co-Chairs Kimberly and Leigh McConchie, who made a memorable entrance arriving by the silent auction package donated by Independent Helicopters, and their committee welcomed a festive crowd of 435 guests who dressed in various splashes of color. 

The event included complimentary cocktails from DIAGEO Brands (partners with Saratoga Bridges for 26 years), 90+ Cellars and DeCrescente Distributing Company, food by Mazzone Hospitality, Silent and Live Auctions, Santore’s World Famous Fireworks, Creative Endeavors’ artwork, photos by Cathleen V. Duffy Photography and Silly Snaps Photo Booth, and Cryin’ Out Loud kept guests dancing until 11 p.m.

News Channel 13 Anchor Chris Onorato kicked off the program as Emcee and introduced Saratoga Bridges Foundation Board Erik Whittle and CEO Jane Mastaitis who thanked the many sponsors, donors and guests; shared the vital importance that the agency provides and the necessity to help support their mission. They recognized the McConchie’s, Honorary Chairs Charles and Candace Wait and Community Builders Awardees Angelo and Kate Calbone for their long-time support and gave them prints of torn cardboard collages created by created by collaborative artists from their Creative Endeavors Art Center.   

Auctioneer Steve Rowland opened the bidding on the live auction with these items and donors: 

• North Carolina Getaway with JetBlue tickets donated by Stephen Fifield (JetBlue) Emily Baker and Eddie Contreras (Beach House)

• VIP Package to Luke Bryan at SPAC donated by Performance Industrial (Bill Miller)

• Backyard She or He Shed  donated by Curtis Lumber (Doug Ford) and Homes by Malta Development (Wayne & Sarah Samascott)

• VIP Package to Chris Stapleton at SPAC donated by Kimberly and Leigh Mcconchie

• A new Driveway from RDM Asphalt & Paving donated by RDM Asphalt & Construction (Cheri Mariani)

• “Everything Sundae” an original torn cardboard piece donated by Creative Endeavors artists

• VIP Package to Bruce Springsteen at the MVP Center donated by Performance Industrial (Bill Miller)

For more information, contact to Pamela Polacsek at (518) 587-0273 ext. 1255 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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