Rochester Boys & Girls Club event raises $289k

The Rochester Boys and Girls Club has announced the results of its recent fundraiser A Chair Affair.

The event attracted a record crowd of over 560 people and more than 115 chairs and other items were auctioned off. The net result was a fundraising total of $289,000 - $27,000 more than last year’s event.

"The generosity of our A Chair affair attendees and the entire Rochester community continues to amaze me. We serve our mission through your support. Thank you for your commitment to kids!" -- Jodi Millerbernd, Executive Director