From left: Jon Walker and Mark Seamone, franchisees, Exit Realty Inter Lake; Hank Middleton, vice-chair for the non-profit; Robert Beaudreau, chair for Habitat for Humanity; and Joyce Paron, president, Canadian Division, Exit Realty.

Jon Walker and Mark Seamone, franchisees of Exit Realty Inter Lake, hosted the inaugural Habitat for Humanity Gala Dinner and Auction recently in Bridgewater, N.S. Sold out weeks prior to the event, dignitaries attending included local mayors, MLAs, councillors and business community leaders to support the fundraiser. Guests were welcomed by the harp and mandolin by Dave and Heather Abriel, which was followed by a show-stopping Marilyn Monroe impersonator. The keynote speaker and live auctioneer was beloved Maritimer Bill Carr.

More than $40,000 was raised, including a $10,000 donation from Exit Realty Corp. International, presented by Joyce Paron, president of Exit’s Canadian Division.  “To my knowledge, there has never been a charity event in our town that has raised this much money in one evening,” says Walker.