Vino Bello wine bar in Burien at 636 152nd was the site of Burien Battles Cancer on Tuesday, August 26th. The event. sponsored by The Robinson Newspapers and Vino Bello, benefitted the Susan G. Komen for the cure Puget Sound affiliate. 47 prizes were donated totalling more than ten thousand dolllars and raffle tickets raised nearly $2500 in cash donations. Sheila Lengle, of Robinson Newspapers whose cancer treatment is now underway, was the inspiration for the event.

Well over 100 people were in attendance and numerous businesses and people made the event possible.

Emerald Cove Catering provided an array of appetizers and other foods and the Brian Moss Trio was the musical act of the evening.

Ken Robinson, Editorial Director of Robinson Newspapers said, "We're extremely pleased with the response of the Burien business community and want to thank everyone who participated in making it possible. We owe a special debt of gratitude to Michele Smith of Vino Bello who really worked tirelessly to make it happen."

Sheila Lengle said, "I'm so touched by the outpouring of support."

Businesses who contributed to the event included the following prizes:

*Cannon Beach Trip - Two Nights for 4 at the Tolovana Inn. Valued at $800 - Robinson Newspapers

*Ocean Shores Trip - Two Nights at the Polynesian w/$160 Dining Experience at Mariah's Restaurant. Valued at $560 - Robinson Newspapers

*Moclips on the Northwest - Two Nights at Ocean Crest. Valued at $550 - Robinson Newspapers

*Gift Certificate for Complete Power Teeth Whitening. Valued at $750 - Seahurst Dental Design

*Individual or Family Portrait Session w/11x14 portrait. Valued at $250 - Photography by Steven

*$150 Gift Certificate for Ding Removal - Northwest Dentman Inc.

*Two sets of 2 Tickets to Peter Pan. Valued at $100 - Hi Liners

*$100 Gift Certificate - Jay Lauris Jewelry, Burien

*$100 Gift Certificate to McClendon Hardware - Frontier Tax Services

*1 1/2 Hour Reiki Massage w/Anita Graham. Reiki by Anita - Valued at $85

*Misc. Handcrafted Glass Art. Valued at $85 - Tom & Jeana Ragghianti, Ashlan's Unique Beads

*$50 Gift Certificate for Printing - RoadRunner Printing, Burien

*Two $50 Wine Gift Sets - MCM Group & Burien Town Square

*Murano Pink Watch. Valued at $65 - Poggi Bonsi

*Two $50 Eyewear Gift Certificates - OptiMark Burien

*Italian Pottery Jar. Valued at $40 - Poggi Bonsi

*$50 Gift Certificate - Pretty Paws

*50 Gift Certificate to Gordon's on the Green

*$35 Gift Certicate - Azteca Mexican Restaurant

*$30 Gift Certificate - 909 Coffee & Wine Bistro

*$25 Gift Certificate - 3 Wishes

*10 Bags Medium Bark. Valued at $40 - Burien Bark

*Natalie's Estate Merlot Gift. Valued at $32 - REMAX Burien

*$25 Gift Certificate - Flat Majic Books & Gifts

*Two $20 Gift Certificates - The Mark Restaurant

*$25 Gift Certificate - Emerald City Smoothie

*Dinner for Two (large combo or pasta) - Bison Creek Pizza

*Dinner for Two (pizza) - Bison Creek Pizza

*Gift Basket - - EB Foote Winery

*$25 Gift Certificate - Hey Paison!

*1 bottle Kestrel Premium Red Wine - Private Donation

*2 Tickets to any show at Burien Little Theatre - Burien Little Theatre

*Sausage Gift - Han's Sausage

*Car Detail, Clock-Thermometer-Humidity Set, Watch, Thermal Travel Coffee Mug, Air Fresheners - Burien Honda

*Gift Certificate - Angelo's Restaurante

*Gift Certificate for Eye Lash Tinting - London House

Special Thanks for Gehl's Flowers & Gifts