To the editor:

The Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island would like to extend a huge thank you to Bainbridge Gardens for the 21st Annual Pumpkin Walk! Bainbridge Gardens works so hard to plan and implement this wonderful community event that raises money to help support the Boys & Girls Club. We know they could choose any organization to donate the proceeds to, but they continue to choose us and therefore, the kids and families of Bainbridge Island. We are always blown away by the trail of beautifully carved pumpkins, including those unbelievable vignettes. They really go above and beyond to make this such a remarkable island tradition.

Of course, this event would not have been possible without the help of our volunteers. Every year we have a group of Rotarians, Kiwanians, Boys & Girls Club Board members, high school students, friends and family come out to lend a hand. We cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work.

Finally, we would like to thank all of those who attended the Pumpkin Walk this year, especially those who braved the rain on Friday and for those who braved the lines on Saturday.

The donations that this community gave were so generous and really show how this community comes together to support the things they believe in.

We are honored and humbled to say that the money raised will make a huge impact in the lives of our community. On behalf of the members, staff and Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island, THANK YOU!

BROOKE BEALS

Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island

SUZANNE KELLY

Board President, Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island