Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction Raises Over $28,000 Through 2025 Christmas in July Event on The Mount Washington

LACONIA—Leaders of the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction are grateful for the support received for the annual Christmas in July boat event on the M/S Mount Washington, an initiative that raised just over $28,000 for the nonprofit this year.

Thanks go to the presenting sponsor, Juggernaut Fitness; Santa Sponsors, Ideal Block, The Xavier Group, Franklin Savings Bank and Amoskeag Beverages; Media Partners, The Laconia Daily Sun and Lakes 101.5 and the Hawk; and the Location Partner, M/S Mount Washington. 

Captain Smitty, celebrating 40 years with the M/S Mount Washington, and Joyce Janitorial Services each donated $1,000 on the boat that evening to help the auction reach its best year ever!

Because Jared Maraio, general manager of the M/S Mount Washington, matched ticket sales and added a generous donation, 300 children from local nonprofits the auction funds will get to take a free ride on the Mount on Aug. 6.

Highlights of the July event were a 50/50 raffle, through which the winner took home $760, a three-hour cruise complete with buffet dinner, an online auction and songs from Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, as well as a visit from the Powerchords, who serenaded guests as they boarded.

“Who says Christmas magic is reserved for December? This event brought people together, and it raised money so that we can serve more children in need in the Lakes Region. It was a perfect win all around,” said auction Executive Director Jennifer Kelley.

All proceeds from Christmas in July benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction.

To learn more about the Children’s Auction, visit ChildrensAuction.org.

About the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction:

Numerous fundraising events in the Lakes Region throughout the year support the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, including our four-day signature event every December. In the past four decades we have distributed more than $9.2 million to over 80 nonprofits that serve low-income families and children in the Lakes Region, all through volunteer efforts, community donations and corporate sponsorship. The Auction falls under the umbrella of the Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps community organizations in the Central New Hampshire region. For more information about the Auction, the nonprofits it supports and how you can help, visit ChildrensAuction.org.