By Kathryn Nickell
BAY CITY – The Disability Network of Mid-Michigan held its seventh annual Feathers and Fedoras fundraiser event on Feb. 11 at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Bay City. More than 200 guests showed up in flapper dresses and fedora hats to support the cause.
The Great Gatsby-themed gala fundraiser featured Roaring ‘20s décor, a buffet dinner, casino games, raffles, live music from Stone Street Revival, and dancing.
The event also had silent and live auctions, with prizes including local art, a trip to the Bahamas, Detroit Red Wings tickets, Michigan football tickets, a private five-course meal for four prepared by a local chef, and much more.
Friends and families of the community came together to raise money and support the organization while enjoying a fun night out.
Guests enjoy the casino games at the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan’s 7th annual Feathers and Fedoras fundraiser event held on Feb.11, 2023, at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Bay City; photo credit to Kathryn Nickell
All funds raised at the event will go towards the Disability Network’s independent living support, community support and transitions, peer support, and skills development.
Through a variety of services, the DNMM provides assistance to people with disabilities, their families, and the community. Services include in-home services, information and referrals, nursing home transition, independent living support, STAGES youth program, peer groups and mentoring, and advocacy.
The Disability Network of Mid-Michigan’s 7th annual Feathers and Fedoras fundraiser event featured live music, dancing, casino games, a buffet dinner, and live and silent auctions. Feb.11, 2023; photo credit to Kathryn Nickell.
In 2020, the DNMM provided services to 734 people with disabilities. In addition, they reached 43,651 people throughout the region through community activities and have provided referrals and information to over 3,369 Michigan Residents.
View video coverage of the event here:
Videography: Kathryn Nickell
Editing: Heather Kittle
