Have A Heart Raises $89,000 For The Animals!  

The Have A Heart Cocktail Party and Auction gets bigger and more exciting every year! The February 11 party at the Hotel Viking was no exception!  Over 500 people gathered to dine on delicious hors d'oeuvres and bid the night away.  Wyatt, featured at left, enjoyed the evening greeting guests and made lots of new friends. 
                                           

Guest Lorraine Vermillion views the large selection of
auction items. All 330 items were sold in addition to 68 Break-A-Heart bags.  Hot items included a week stay at BoneFish Barbi's, a six-night stay in Thailand, a Mars Ocean Kayak, Dinner for 10 at Spark, Dinner for Six at Your Home, Board of Director's Reserve, Golf at Newport Country Club, Spa experiences and many treasures for the animal lover!  there was truly something for everyone! 
                                                     

Roxanne and Charlie Leighton showcase the new Potter League logo designed by Roskelly, Inc.  Many guests visited the Capital Campaign Exhibit to learn more about our new building and sign up for future tours.  If you would like to take a tour please email laurag@potterleague.org or path@potterleague.org today!

We are so grateful for the support from the community, from the businesses and individuals that donate amazing gifts, and the attendees who come and bid the night away.  Thank you for your continued support of the Potter League for Animals!

Special thanks to Chef Kevin and the Hotel Viking, Swank Audio Visual, Jason McCarthy, Stasia Anthony, Whole Foods, Provencal Bakery, Newport, Greenvale, Running Brook Vineyards, and Newport Storm for providing an extraordinary experience.

Thank you to our Sponsors!  We could not do this event without you!
BankNewport and WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
Auction Sponors:Oska, Reilly Group, Baskets of Elegance, www.newporthouses.net and Mary Durham, NewportFed

AND A BIG BOW WOW TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED EXECUTE THIS
 WONDERFUL EVENT!