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Fraser Annual Benefit

Fraser raises over $300,000 for autism services at its 2011 signature event

More than 650 guests attended the 31st annual Fraser Annual Benefit on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Hilton Minneapolis. The event has raised over $300,000.

This year’s fashion theme featured emcee Christopher Straub, Project Runway Season 6 contestant and local fashion designer. Guests previewed the hottest couture trends during the runway show, featuring volunteer models with connections to Fraser.

Guests were able to bid on exciting items in the silent and live auctions, enjoy a three-course dinner, and heat up the dance floor to the sounds of Davina and the Vagabonds. Amy Oelkers, a Fraser parent, gave a heartfelt testimonial about her two sons who have autism.

Special thanks to Christopher Straub for serving as emcee; Mary Anne London of Glitz! for runway show support; Ron McCoy and Big Event Productions for technical production; Hilton Hotel Minneapolis for their professional staff and in-kind event support; edg Productions and Marilyn Blanchard for the stunning decorations; and Sheri Charley for photography.

Fraser would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the businesses and individuals listed for their generous sponsorship, to all those who donated items to the auction, and to all of the volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to the event.

For information on the 2012 Fraser Annual Benefit, contact Rose Rosario at 612-798-8343 or Rose.Rosario@fraser.org.

All photos posted on the Fraser Flickr Page are available for download. Please give photo credit to Fraser if republishing online or in print.

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Fraser Annual Benefit

Fraser raises over $300,000 for autism services at its 2011 signature event