March 17, 2009. Benefit Breakfast, Habitat for Humanity

Chris and I had the honor of serving as photographers for the Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County's 2009 Benefit Breakfast. The event was held in the grand Ballroom of the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. The Ballroom was filled with hundreds of attendees!



Dennis Bounds, King 5 News Anchor, was Master of Ceremony

Marty Kooistra, Habitat for Humanity CEO, welcoming everyone to the Benefit Breakfast.


Pinnacle's sponsor table


Kathy Williams, 2009 Benefit Breakfast Chair

BECU's sponsor table


NBBJ, one of Seattle leading architecture firms, sponsor table


Christine Vanderwerf, homeowner. She gave a heartfelt account of the real-life challenges she's faced and how the agency has made a real difference to her and her children.


Christine receives a hand of comfort from Dennis Bounds after delivering an emotional speech.


Tom Mesaros, President & CEO of The Alford Group, chatting with Marty Kooistra.


The Interfaith Amigos, Sheikh Jamal Rahman, Pastor Don Mackenzie, and Rabbi Ted Falcon,


The audience listening attentively to the Interfaith Amigos.


David Frum,Habitat board member.


Seattle Bank's sponsor table


Volunteers! Gotta love 'em!


Home Street Bank's sponsor table


Brian Chung accepts award for his service


Dennis Bounds and Marty Kooistra


Jeff Nomi, VP of Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company.

Julie, Jillian and Heidi. Jillian was our point person and also played a key role in coordinating the event.


Sachiko made sure that we were able to get all the shots we needed. Thanks, Sachiko!


Daryl with Dennis Bounds. Sorry, Chris, but someone's gotta take the photo :)


A BIG THANKS to Habitat for Humanity for letting us take part this special event!