Crab Feed Attendees Get Crackin’ & Raise a Record Breaking $300K for Local Kids

WINDSOR, CA – Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin had a record setting Crab Feed event. The Brooks Road Club gym was packed with a sold out crowd—over 400 people attended the fundraiser. The gym was filled with local leaders, community members, volunteers and Boys & Girls Clubs staff. The event featured over 80 silent auction items, 13 live auction items, several raffles, their infamous Jell-O shots, and dancing. The spirit in the gymnasium was warm and unbelievably generous.

The electrifying auctioneer, Senator Mike McGuire was back and in full force. He rallied the guests to raise their paddles for the live auction and emotional Bid-4-Kids, contributing to a record net proceeds of nearly $300,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. 

“We want to thank our dedicated Board of Directors, generous donors, amazing sponsors, volunteers, and staff for making the event a great success,” said Jennifer Weiss, Chief Executive Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. This is our 11th annual Crab Feed and it always serves as a great reminder that we live in a supportive community that is focused on supporting our kids, especially those who need us most.”

Sponsors of the event included Exchange Bank, Basin Street Properties, Bay Alarm & Nelson Staffing, Wells Fargo, Lafranchi Architecture & Development, Bear Republic Brewing Company & Richard & Sandy Norgrove, Luther Burbank Savings, Comcast, Calpine Corporation, BPM, Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers, Hood & Strong LLP, Bravo Restoration & Construction, Fishman Supply Co., Berry & Fritzinger Law, Prospect Brands, Pedroncelli Winery, Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association, Sonoma County Office of Education, The Heck Foundation.