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Fair Chance’s Annual Butterfly Bash (Photos)

This year the organization had its largest and most successful event.

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on October 21, 2012

Lucy McBride, Maria Nagorski, Honorary Chairs Jean-Marie and Raul Fernandez, Amanda Marshall, Anne-Marie Finnell, and Missy Walker. Photograph courtesy of the Butterfly Bash.

The 2012 Butterfly Bash supports Fair Chance’s efforts to create opportunities for low-income DC children and youth. Revenue from the event allows the organization to help build up ten youth-focused organizations in the coming year. This year’s Butterfly Bash, supported by honorary chairs Jean-Marie and Raul Fernandez, a host committee of 160 community members, and more than 35 corporate sponsors, raised more than $325,000. More than 700 supporters attended the event, making it the largest in Fair Chance’s ten-year history.