The Nineteenth Annual Gala!

The evening began with RRA showing a new face by announcing our name change to EnAble of Georgia. While RRA has stood for many different names over its twenty-eight year history, our services have remained steady and strong. We are grateful for the rich history and loyal support we have established in our community. Without this, we would not be what we are today. We were very pleased to present the 2007 Tex Crossin Award to Lynne Buchanan, who is pictured with her husband, John, and their family below.

Lynne and John Buchanan and their children

The name EnAble was chosen because it conveys the essence of who we are and what we do. So, with your support we are enabling individuals with developmental to make choices and live full and independent lives in their community.

The live auction proved again to be very exciting this year, with one of the most popular items being another original piece of art from Marshall Port, who is served by EnAble, selling for $5,000. Marshall has been supported by EnAble for over nineteen years and enjoys helping us raise additional funds.

After the auction, guests began the evening dancing to the tunes of Java Monkey and bidding on a variety of silent auction items. It is always interesting to see what items are really hot – especially when you have a National Championship Football and the two people bidding on the item were a Georgia Fan and a Gator Fan! It was a whole new battle royal!

It is always great to experience and sense the support and love shown to our agency and for those we serve at the GALA. The atmosphere is always full of excitement and opportunities to help improve and reach new levels for the next year. This year’s net results were just under $170,000!