thank you for supporting celebration of youth!
- friendsofyouth
- Jun 25, 2025
- 1 min read
Celebration of Youth has come to an end, and we are excited to announce that we raised a total of $574,603! We are so thankful to everyone who participated and supported us in this event
Thank you to our panelists Porscha Anderson, Simon Foster, Marisa Mondave, Susan Gatluak, MB Johnson, Dr. Roberto E. Montenegro, Angie Gillespie, Emily Stochel, Maya Johnson, and Demetrius Morgan and our emcees, Brad Blackburn, Tiana Cole, Lauren Kula, and Faraji Blakeney.
Thank you to our sponsors Alaska Airlines, Centerra, Corient, Brown & Brown, WaFd Bank, Sher Partners, HUB International, Puget Sound Energy, BECU, Hop Skip Drive, Gesa Credit Union, Rod Skaar, Zachor, Stock, and Krepps, Sweet Blissful Blooms, and A Platinum Event.
We shared this special video at all our events, which best encapsulates the “why” behind what we do. Here is a link for you to view, share, and enjoy: Celebration of Youth 2025 Featured Video
We look forward to partnering with you again as we continue to work toward a more equitable and hopeful future for our youth. We hope you can join us for our big 75th anniversary celebration next year!
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