Supporters of mental health services for children and families celebrated HopeSpoke’s (hopespoke.org) 75th birthday in style on May 3 at the Gourmet Comfort Classic.

The event raised more than $79,000 to support the agency’s mission to “inspire healthy futures for children and their families through comprehensive behavioral and mental health services.”

Chez Hay won the guest vote for Best Birthday Party Comfort Food. Other participating chefs were from Billy’s, ChefAuChef, Doorstep Diner and Venue.

Ann and John Neal were presented with the Leaders in Mental Health Award.

HopeSpoke is grateful for support from Benefactor Sponsor, Union Bank & Trust; Visionary Sponsors, ABC Electric, Chateau Development and Eleanor Creative; Champion Sponsors, Bryan Health, CFO Systems, Cline Williams, Complete Children’s Health and Soarin Group; and Advocacy Sponsors, ALLO, Ameritas, Regan Anson, Assurity, Dr. Katie Bass, Giving Realty, MilliCare, Nebraska Total Care, Pinnacle Bank, ServiceMaster PBM, Sinclair Hille and UNICO Group.

Since 1949, HopeSpoke has specialized in comprehensive behavioral and mental health services for children, teens and families in the community. Generous supporters help make sure no one is turned away due to inability to pay for mental health care.

For more information about HopeSpoke’s services or how you can help, visit hopespoke.org or call (402) 475-7666.