2015 Santathon a Huge Success

by Jess Windham

The 2015 Santathon – a fundraiser put on by VHCA and Tailfin for  Fire Station 19 – was a huge success this year. We raised about $4,500 toward the renovations needed at Station 19.

In this instance, “we” includes Santa; our generous sponsors listed below; the neighbors who attended and added to the fun; the volunteers; the fire fighters who opened the station to the community; our local artist (Steve Spetseris); all of the Tailfin team (including our own Lola Carlisle, Jeanna Weeks, and Erin Fagan) who organized and ran a sparkling event; Catherine and Emma Lewis; and both batches of their fine holiday cookies, including the second one they ran home at noon to make.

The funds raised by the neighborhood will be added to those allocated by the city to make important improvements at FS19. While the city will certainly focus on much-needed structural and compliance work, contributions from the Civic Association, supporting businesses, and the neighborhood are a big part of the process.

This event was made even better by the generosity of Avant Gardner, Barefoot Mountain Farms, The Great Frame Up, San Francisco Coffee, and Worthmore Jewelers.

And also Jupiter Pluvius, who took a pass and sent his cousin, Warm ‘n Sunny.

Thanks everyone, and Happy Holidays!

Jess Windham is a VHCA Board Member.

Photos by Lola Carlisle.