Nicole Livas and Kay Young with emcee Joe Hoppel photo by Wendy Spain
Updated: Wednesday, 24 Mar 2010, 7:07 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 19 Mar 2010, 11:21 PM EDT
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Folks came out to support a good cause in Suffolk on Friday, March 19 and WAVY News 10 also lent a hand.
The American Red Cross Suffolk Chapter hosted its annual celebrity "Paint the Town Red" benefit at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront at Constants Wharf .
There was good food, music and also silent and live auctions.
WAVY's Nicole Livas and Kay Young a worked the room and sold raffle items. Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson and other city officials served as celebrity waiters. Joe Hoppel was the emcee.
A total of $26,000 was raised and will help the Red Cross provide lifesaving services to Suffolk citizens.
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