All manner of Seattle celebrities came out to support the kick-off for

All manner of Seattle celebrities came out to support the kick-off for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, an annual fundraiser whose proceeds go towards the “army’s” different charity projects. Attendees mingles with the likes of Sounders defenders Taylor Graham and James Riley, Seahawks football coach Pete Carroll and the Mariner Moose. Towards the end of the event, the Salvation Army gave Herb Mead and his family an award for their contributions and support of the charity over the years.Photos by Cathy Robison.Published on December 8, 2010

Salvation Army Lt. Colonel Doug O'Brien shakes hands with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

Salvation Army Lt. Colonel Doug O’Brien shakes hands with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

Miss Seattle 2010 Lauren Kuhn

Miss Seattle 2010 Lauren Kuhn

All manner of Seattle celebrities came out to support the kick-off for

Miss Seattle 2010 Lauren Kuhn

Sounders defender Taylor Graham proves that good hearts and good looks often go hand in hand.

Sounders defender Taylor Graham proves that good hearts and good looks often go hand in hand.

All manner of Seattle celebrities came out to support the kick-off for

Sounders defender Taylor Graham proves that good hearts and good looks often go hand in hand.

All manner of Seattle celebrities came out to support the kick-off for

Sounders defender Taylor Graham proves that good hearts and good looks often go hand in hand.

All manner of Seattle celebrities came out to support the kick-off for

Sounders defender Taylor Graham proves that good hearts and good looks often go hand in hand.

Pete Carroll poses with fans.

Pete Carroll poses with fans.

All manner of Seattle celebrities came out to support the kick-off for

Pete Carroll poses with fans.

Herb Mead and family were honored with an award for their longterm support of the Salvation Army.

Herb Mead and family were honored with an award for their longterm support of the Salvation Army.

Herb Mead supporters.

Herb Mead supporters.

All manner of Seattle celebrities came out to support the kick-off for

Herb Mead supporters.