Published July 30. 2024 11:32AM
The combination of over 350 volunteers donating 14,560 hours, a tremendous community response for donations, and patrons supporting the event with their purchases contributed to a record year at the 48th annual Boutique at the Rink cancer fundraiser with earnings over $356,500, according to lead co-chair Carol Jacoby.
The Cancer Support Community, St. Luke’s Hospice and St. Luke’s Cancer Center all benefit from the proceeds.
Donations were accepted from May 3 to 17 and sales days ran for five days from May 28 to June 1 at the Earl E. Schaffer Skating Rink on Illick’s Mill Road.
The event accepts donations of clean, new and gently used items and resells them to the public, often to the same people who have donated items.
Members of the 2024 leadership team are Beth Braithwaite, Mel Carpino, Carol Jacoby and Barbara Vinci. Beata Schaible is the secretary. Volunteer coordinator is Maureen Cort and treasurers are Michelle Beil and Myra Jones. Raffle chair is Jen Gibbs.
A volunteer recognition luncheon was held June 12.
PRESS PHOTOS BY DANA GRUBBPatrons rush through the entry gate on Premiere Night May 28.
First time shopper Bill Walters of Bethlehem examines hiking boots on Premiere Night.
“I make a day of it with my mom,” says Elyse Rubin, who drove up from West Chester.
Shoppers examine items on a sales table in the Boutique section.
Volunteers assist shoppers who are checking out on Premiere Night.
The jewelry department is always a very busy department at the Boutique.
“I love it,” says Jillian Torres from Whitehall, who has been supporting the event for 10 years. She said she scouts the inventory on Premiere Night and returns to buy on Half-Price Day.
Friends Jacob Morgan and Owen Miller, both from Bethlehem, sport some hats they purchased. Each left with a bag of headwear.
