This evening, Bill and I attended the 23rd Annual Toast to the Triangle to benefit the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation.  This is a fabulous event where close to 50 area chefs showcase the vast culinary talents in the Raleigh community.  The event was even more exciting due to the presence of Honorary Chair Kristi Yamaguchi, who was accompanied by her husband, Carolina Hurricanes player Bret Hedican.  It was a thrill to meet Kristi, and I was happy to have a chance to wish her well in her upcoming competition on Dancing With the Stars – I confess I am a big fan of the show.

Most importantly, this event raises funds to support the programs and services provided by the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org) in Raleigh.    Last December, the Tammy Lynn Center hosted an event to present the Charitable Solicitation Licensing Annual Report published by my office.  That same day, I had the opportunity to tour the Center and see first-hand the vital services they provide to disabled children and adults in our community.  I applaud the Center’s President and CEO Mary Freeman and her staff for the incredible work they are doing at the Tammy Lynn Center.

Best Regards from the Trail…

Elaine