Party like Rockstars" raises $142,350

On Saturday, May 3, over 320 people "Partied like Rockstars" to support YWCA Clark County. The event raised $142,350.

Funds raised at the event, held at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, will go to support prevention education as well as life-changing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness. The YWCA assists more than 10,000 people each year throughout Clark County and the surrounding areas.

Many guests came costumed as rock stars including Elvis, KISS, Madonna, members of Devo and more. Others were groupies in band t-shirts and brightly colored hair. Performer Hollie Vest, a Tina Turner impersonator, was a hit, and guests gladly "shook their tailfeathers" on stage with "Tina" to raise more money for the YWCA. Guests were also treated to a performance by the "First Independent Rockstar Divas," who portrayed famous female rock stars. (See photo below.)

Guests enjoyed "fun stations" including Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and a free photo booth. Raffle items including a men's Giantto watch from Erik Runyan Jewelers were also popular.

First Independent was the event's presenting sponsor. The Columbian was the event's Corporate Partner. The Platinum Rock Star was Adco Commercial Printing and Graphics, LLC. Gold Rock Stars were Corwin Beverage Co., The Vancouver Clinic, and Tidewater. Silver Rock Stars were Jim Martin Consulting, Kitty Welsh, MacKay and Sposito, Phoenix Industrial, Precision Rebar, Terry Murphy, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt and Wells Fargo.

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First Independent Rockstar Divas. Left to right, standing: Olivia Newton-John (Patti Bryant), Janis Joplin (Ellen Morgan), Toni Basil (Jennifer Rhoads), Blondie (Jeanne Firstenburg), Joan Jett (Sherri Falkner); seated: Madonna (Mandy Lopez), Cher (Liz Firstenburg).