Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares, the charitable foundation of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage New England, raised more than $76,000 for Perkins School for the Blind at a recent fundraiser.

The funds were raised during the eighth annual Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Spirit of Home Awards Celebration held at the Boston Harbor Hotel. More than 300 real estate professionals from throughout New England, as well as business and community leaders gathered for the event, which featured a live and silent auction.

A highlight of the celebration was the presentation of the Community Cares Spirit award. Leslie Nordin, an active member of the Perkins School for the Blind Board of Trustees, accepted the award on behalf of Perkins.

"Leslie’s experience as a parent of a child who was born blind is truly inspirational. I was so pleased she could join us for the evening," Pat Villani, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage New England, said in a statement."The sales associates and employees at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are honored to offer our support to Perkins."

Villani and other guests, including Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) and longtime supporters of Perkins, were entertained by WCVB-TV anchor Susan Wornick, who served as mistress of ceremonies. Serving as guest auctioneer was Jim Wells, who manages the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Hingham office.