SPOKANE, Wash. — The annual Pumpkin Ball returns this Saturday to benefit Vanessa Behan, a critical safe space for infants and children in Spokane. 4 News Now’s Robyn Nance and Kirstin O’Connor will serve as emcees for the fundraising event.
Named in memory of two-year-old Vanessa Behan, who died from child abuse injuries in 1987, the nonprofit organization has impacted the lives of over 103,000 children and parents in the region.
In the past year alone, Vanessa Behan served more than 7,200 child visits and distributed 400,000 diapers. The facility operates around the clock, with most children staying approximately 12 hours while their parents address emergencies or seek temporary relief…