More than 200 guests ate, danced, and celebrated the 15th year of Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference during the “Volcano Island”-themed Endless Summer Beach Party on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Village Green Park in Serrano, El Dorado Hills.
This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Hands4Hope, and altogether raised $189,000 to fund the organization’s life-changing programs that build skills and confidence for youth while helping fill unmet needs for our community.
A highlight of the evening was hearing Youth Board President Mishti Shah and Alumni Haley Lehtola speak about the role that Hands4Hope has played in their lives as they move into adulthood and careers; as well as hearing Hands4Hope parent and incoming Board Member Carey Moreno-Hunt talk about her son Ian’s touching experience overcoming obstacles and finding his place in the Hands4Hope community. You can view their presentations here.
VOLCANO ISLAND RESCUE CASTAWAYS
Distinguished community members, alumni, and supporters volunteered to pose as “castaways” who were stranded on “Volcano Island” and needed “bail” to fund their rescue. Every single one of our castaways was rescued from Volcano Island, exceeding their goal of $60K! Thanks to the incentive of $61,000 in matching funds from our Big Kahuna sponsors, the castaways raised $74,940 in Rescue Bail funds, bringing this portion of the fundraiser to a whopping $135,940!
These funds will help pay for the facilitation of Hands4Hope’s on-campus service learning clubs, impacting more than 360 students directly and hundreds more on middle and high school campuses from Folsom to Placerville, in addition to those impacted by their projects.
Our castaways were:
Andrea and Tom Howard, Hands4Hope Board Chair
Heather Edwards, Board Vice Chair, and Vince Mini
Shannon and Jon Yoffie, Yoffie Real Estate Group
Doug Shupe, Camerado Springs Middle School Principal
The Hunt Family, Hands4Hope Incoming Board Member and Participants
Hands4Hope Alumni Association: Aidan Campbell, Andrew Madigan, Jacob Bassett, Jayce Kaldunski, and Karan Derebail
Hands4Hope Founding Alumni: Kirsti Buckendorf, Andrew Bassett, and Mackenzie Ramirez
Laurel Brent-Bumb, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce CEO
Janelle Horne, El Dorado County Recorder Clerk
Blake Anderson and Family, WealthGuard Advisors and Board Member
Estee Horn and Erin Fulton, Horn Fulton Inc. and Board Treasurer
Special thank yous
Brian Veerkamp for being our engaging event emcee, keeping the event on schedule, sharing some El Dorado County history, and helping us facilitate the fund-a-need to raise much needed funds for the organization
Jay Rolerz Band for another incredible evening of talent and energy, getting so many guests up on the dance floor having a great time
Off the Vine Catering for a delicious and memorable meal and dessert, served with expertise and smiles
California Ballet Conservatory for entertaining our guests with a fun beach-themed dance performance
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING WINERIES AND BREWERIES WHO CONTRIBUTED TO OUR BAR AT THE EVENT
Solid Ground Brewing Company
Boring Rose Brewing Company
Boeger Winery
Lava Cap Winery
Holly’s Hill Winery
Bumgarner Winery
Mastroserio Winery
Amador Cellars
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO DONATED TO OUR SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE
501st Legion Central California Garrison
Adrian Blanco
Aji Japanese Bistro
Allez!
Almighty Food Co.
Amador Cellars
Ambiance
American River Conservancy
Andrea Howard
Annabelle's Chocolate Lounge
Antelope Greens Golf Course
Apple Mountain Golf Course
Arbonne - Marci Reynolds
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Back Bistro
Bassett Family
BJ's Restaurant and Brewery
Boa Vista Orchards
Broadstone Sports Club
Buckhorn Grill
Cakebread Cellars
Cameron Park Country Club Golf Course
Cold Springs Golf Course
Crystal Basin Cellars
Diane Wilkinson Catering
Dina Novack Aesthetics
Dolly Wager
Don Horning
Doug & Kathie Nowka
Doug Busch
Doug Hus
El Dorado County Fair
Emigh Ace Hardware Of El Dorado Hills
Estee Horn
Fairfield Extreme Sports
Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse
Folsom Rotary Anne
Gekkeikan Sake
Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery
Handles Ice Cream
Handley's Western Wear
Hangtown Originals
Highway 12
Hunt Family
In-n-Out
Kings Meats
Law Offices of Hoffman & Hoffman
Lazy Dog
Leatherby's Family Creamery
Lee's Feed
Lighthouse Nature Store
Liz Drummond
Luxury Nails
Madrona Winery
Maier Family
Massage Heights - Palladio
Massage Wellness and Bliss by Anna Brockly
Mattywags
Merlo Family Estate Vineyard Tasting Room
Mike and Camille Gatenby
Misso Family
Mom & Pop Chicken Shop
More than Olives
Nashville Live
Nature's Art In Stone - Placerville's Rock Shop
Oak Ridge Theater Boosters
OARS Rafting Company
Old West Cinnamon Rolls
Pachamama
Patrick Ragan
Pedego Electric Bikes
Placerville Flowers on Main
Placerville Hardware
Poor Reds
Pop Art
Quick Dish Restaurant
Rancho Murieta Golf Course
Randy Mintz / Designing Dreams
Robinson's Pharmacy
Ruby's Books
Sacramento Kings Foundation
Sacramento River Cats
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Scarlet Halo
Scott Harvey Winery
Scott Spriggs
Shorty's Gelato and Bakery
Sienna Restaurants / Land Ocean Restaurants
Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Snooks Candies & Chocolate Factory
South Fork Grille
Sunsplash Roseville
Talisman Collection Fine Jewelers
The Bookery
The Game Gateway
The Vine in El Dorado Hills
Timmy's Brown Bag
Toogood Estate Winery
TopGolf
Valhallan Folsom Esports Training
Victory Performance: Adult Fitness & Performance Training
Vintage Transport / Line-x of Placerville
ENDLESS SUMMER BEACH PARTY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Thank you to the many board members and volunteers, including youth volunteers, who gave their time to contribute to the success of this event. We especially want to extend a thank you to our volunteer committee members, who worked tremendously hard for months to put together this event:
Dawn Fortino, Committee Chair
Heather Edwards
Andrea Howard
Esther Normoyle
Lourdes Lewis
Steve Parkhurst
Cam Francis
