LifeWire (formerly Eastside Domestic Violence Program) will hold its World of Hope Dinner & Auction on Saturday, May 18 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue to raise funds to end domestic violence. The event will feature keynote speaker Maddy Brockert, a LifeWire teen volunteer, and highlight the nonprofit’s prevention efforts to change the attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviors that perpetuate violence for future generations

Maddy, a high school student, will talk about she sought justice for the man who murdered her mother, Susan Brockert. He was sentenced to life+ 20 years without an opportunity for parole.

“The support of those attending this event is truly an investment in the lives and health of thousands of families that live and work in our community” said Barbara Langdon, LifeWire Executive Director. “The World of Hope Dinner & Auction will raise funds that provide life-saving services to domestic violence victims in our community. For many, our services can mean the difference between life and death.”

Honorary Chairs Barb and Jim Barnyak will present the Norm Maleng Award to Jane Hague and Kathy Lambert to honor their leadership and commitment to ending domestic violence. Molly Shen of KOMO4 News will emcee and Jeff Schenfeld of Stokes Auction Group will serve as auctioneer.

The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a complimentary wine reception/silent auction. The dinner and live auction will begin at 7 p.m. followed by dancing until midnight.

To register for the event, contact Tiffany Solack at tiffanyms@lifewire.org, 425-562-8840, ext. 249. Tickets are $150 per person.

More information is available by contacting Kelly Becker, LifeWire Development Director, at kellyb@lifewire.org or call 425-562-8840, ext. 253.

The Meydenbauer Center is located at 11100 NE 6th St.