Thank you from Special Olympics Juneau

Special Olympics Juneau would like to extend a big thank you to the community in support of our annual spaghetti feed / dessert auction held on Saturday, Oct. 14.

A huge and special thank you to Lynda Foreman, Travelodge and McDonalds for their continued support and generosity in providing the products needed to put on this event.

We would also like to thank the following for volunteering their time and making donations;

Michelle Umbs, Lee Lewis, Lana Larson, Juneau Youth Services, Susanne Coleman, Jen Wilwert, Priscilla Hall, Jhade and Charley Larson, Sharon Hamby, Ashlee Shultz, Blueberry Lodge, Kym Mauseth, Amber, Dani, Special Olympics Alaska, Sue Behnert, Jessica Bjornstad, Melanie Olson, Gina Frickey, Regan Tweedy, Annette Untalasco, Angel Lee, Mari West, Ella Connolly, Matt Jones, The Umbs family, AK Bake and Taku Smokeries. Our apologies to anyone we may have forgotten.

The success of this event will allow local athletes train locally to compete at the state and national levels.

Thank you Juneau, you’re the best!

-Special Olympics Juneau

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