WEIRS BEACH — On the heels of a highly-successful fundraising event aboard the M/S Mount Washington, volunteers with the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction spent Wednesday morning paying it forward, hosting around 250 children on the boat for a cruise around Lake Winnipesaukee.

The auction's Christmas in July cruise, held July 10, raised $28,000 this year. It’s an annual fundraiser, and this year was the strongest showing yet. Since its inception, the organization has raised and distributed over $9.2 million to regional nonprofit organizations.

Mount Washington Cruises General Manager Jared Maraio matched tickets sold for the Christmas in July event last month, and made a donation of tickets on top of that, to facilitate the unique experience for Lakes Region children.

The ship emb

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