Whidbey Ryther Center unit raises nearly $25,000

Nearly $25,000 was raised by the South Whidbey Mardi Unit of Ryther Child Center, a nonprofit that helps at-risk children and families.

October 24, 2014 7:11 pm
Tom French speaks to the crowd during the South Whidbey Mardi Unit of Ryther Child Center
Tom French speaks to the crowd during the South Whidbey Mardi Unit of Ryther Child Center

Nearly $25,000 was raised by the South Whidbey Mardi Unit of Ryther Child Center, a nonprofit that helps at-risk children and families.

The South Whidbey group of the Seattle-based nonprofit held its annual dinner and auction Oct. 18 to great success. Tom French, a Clinton resident and accomplished chef, was the speaker at the event held at the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club.

French shared his own story of getting help for his son through Ryther’s inpatient chemical dependency program.

“They have done whatever it takes to help my son and my family and still do today at their Mukilteo office,” said French, in a news release. “Ryther saved his life.”