Spring 2017 Volume 42 | Issue 2
Sports legends, a big rooster, and community at the 1st Annual Lunar New Year Celebration No black tie or ball gowns for this fundraiser. Instead, team jerseys, scarves, and jackets reigned supreme as guests mingled with sports legends and raised $200,000 at the inaugural Keiro Northwest Lunar New Year Celebration. The Westin Bellevue buzzed with anticipation over beautiful artwork, luxury vacations, exquisite dining opportunities, sports collectibles, and up-close-andpersonal sports adventures. Jínián jíxiáng (good luck for this Rooster year) and shēntǐ jiànkāng (enjoy good health)! We are ever grateful for all who sponsored, attended, bid, donated,
Sports idol Kazuhiro Sasaki, Seattle Mariners pitcher (2000-2003), shared the love with Sue Tanaka and Haru Nishimura.
and volunteered. Stay tuned for next year’s event. Continued on page 4
Event co-chair Charlene Lee and Mimi Nero toasted the event at the VIP reception.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Keiro Northwest Spotlight Gary Matsudaira & Lillian Matsudaira
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Events 6
A glorious 6-foot rooster graced the event and dwarfed everyone but the athletes.
Falls are serious business
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From player to coach
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Family Album
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