Kin On 25th Anniversary Auction Dinner

Attendees crowd around the silent auction tables. 

Last Saturday, my wife Jeanni and I attended Kin On Community Health Care Center's 25th Anniversary Auction Dinner at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. Over 450 supporters attended the black tie affair. Following the live auction, there was ball room dancing for those brave enough to get out on the dance floor. It was a very fun event that raised a significant amount of money for an exceptional organization.  

Kin On is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization the provides nursing and community health care to Seattle's Asian community. Today, Kin On's nursing facility is home to 100 residents. Kin On also provides home care to over 500 seniors. This in-home service allows seniors to maintain their independence while living at home. 

Kin On has received many awards for their outstanding quality of service. Their future plans include building an independent living facility and senior center. The auction included a "fund-an-item" portion, which allowed attendees to make cash donations for specific parts of these new facilities. Over $58,000 was raised from this portion of the auction alone.

If you are interested in learning more about Kin On, please go their website at KinOn.org.

- Scott Thomas 

Thomas & Associates' Summer

Mandi before her run. 

With summer coming to a close, we thought we would post a brief update on the Thomas & Associates family:

Scott and his family just returned from San Diego.  They spent a relaxing week laying in the sun, surfing and visiting friends.  What a great way to end the summer!

Walt just moved his son to Centralia for his second year of college. His son plays baseball for Centralia Community College.  We hope this is a winning year!

Jim and Sue are anxiously waiting to visit their daughter, Ashley, at Syracuse University later this month.  The Syracuse football season already started with a victory at Akron! They play University of Washington tomorrow. Go Cuse!

Hans will visit the "happiest place on earth"- Disneyland - later this month with his family. Hans, don't forget to give Mickey and Minnie a hug from your friends at the office!

Mandi just completed her first 5K run on Camano Island. Way to go Mandi!

Jordon has been busy with his baseball team and the purchase of his new home.

Steve and his family just returned from Montana. They attended a reunion.

Marie and Hannah enjoyed a wonderful trip to Montana over Labor Day weekend. They had a fun time catching up with family.

Tina has been busy decorating her new home with her two children, Jordan and Payton.

Siw had a relaxing Labor Day visiting her daughter and having one last barbque before the summer ends.

We hope your summer was as good as ours!