Shoes donated by guests at the Charity Cocktail Party. Courtesy photo.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The seventh annual “New Shoes for Kids” charity cocktail party was reported to be a huge success by hosts Dan and Donna Streckfus of Richmond Park Bar and Grill.

Approximately 146 pairs of children’s shoes and over $3,000 in cash were donated by people in attendance at the party, held at Richmond Park Bar and Grill.

Prizes donated by local businesses were given in raffles held throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed an evening of appetizers and dancing to the music of the band T-2 while contributing to the children of Lake County.

All shoes and money collected were donated to the Lake County Office of Education Healthy Start Program.

The shoes and money will be divided between the 10n school sites served by Healthy Start.

Healthy Start provides support services to families in every school district in Lake County. These services are primarily aimed at keeping children in school, healthy and ready to learn.

“Having good shoes helps children to feel more comfortable, and it also gives them more confidence at school,” reported Doreen Gilmore, Healthy Start Site Supervisor at Pomo Elementary School.

“On behalf of the children who will receive new shoes, all of us at Healthy Start wish to thank Richmond Park Bar and Grill, and their guests, for their generosity,” said Gilmore.