COLDWELL BANKER PETER BENNINGER REALTY FUNDRAISING GALA NETS OVER $100,000 FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Kitchener/Waterloo – On February 26th, 2010, Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty celebrated their 25th Anniversary by holding a spectacular Fundraising Gala benefitting Habitat for Humanity that will change the life of a local family, turning their dream of home ownership into a reality.

“I am absolutely thrilled that our 25th Anniversary Building Dreams Gala raised more than $100,000 for this wonderful cause,” said Peter Benninger, President of Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty. “We should all be proud to call such an outstanding and generous community home.”

The Gala, held in the Bingemans Ballroom and MC’d by the always entertaining Neil Aitchison, was a full evening of entertainment that included a performance by The Kenny Munshaw Band, as well as live and silent auctions offering exciting items including an authentic 2010 Olympic Torch. The Olympic Torch package that also consisted of lunch at Waterloo Restaurant Uptown 21 with Cheryl Pounder, two-time Olympic gold medal winner with Team Canada, and an autographed Team Canada hockey sweater, prompted a bidding frenzy and was sold for $3,200!

“Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region works toward a world where everyone has the opportunity of a safe and decent place to call “home,” said Dr. Cristina Vanin, Board Chair for Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region. “We cannot pursue this mission without the support of our community leaders. We are profoundly grateful for the continued leadership of Peter Benninger. The proceeds from the Building Dreams Gala will make possible at least one more simple, decent, and affordable townhome that will be sold to a deserving family, the third made possible by Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty,”

According to Ken Freeman, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region, the proceeds from the Building Dreams Gala will be used to sponsor the first of 16 units in a townhouse condominium complex at 23 Howe Drive, Kitchener.

“This is the second instance of Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty anchoring one of our condominium complexes,” said Freeman. “In 2006, the first townhouse at 170 Cherry Street, Kitchener, was similarly made possible through support from the 2005 Building Dreams Gala. It is assuring to know that they can be counted on to play a leadership role when it is needed.”

The Gala was attended by over 600 guests and included more than 50 corporate tables, highlighting the high level of support from businesses in the Region. Local, provincial and federal politicians were also in attendance.