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Fundraising Events from page 8 Nancy Del Priore, Richard Event Cochairs Carolynn Strom and Kate Mikkelson,
Hibiscus Children’s Center and Deb Kessler, Frank and along with a dedicated committee of volunteers, planned
a memorable evening for everyone. Hibiscus is grateful
Patricia Noonan, Ted and
Hosted “A Night Of Southern Pat Tiemeyer; Gimme Some to all our supporters who change the lives of children
Sugar – Brian and Aimee
every day. If you would like more information about
Elegance” To Benefit Children Kelly, B.D. & Jane McIntyre Hibiscus events or would like to take a tour of the shelter,
Fo u n d a t i o n , C h a r l e s please contact us at (772) 334-9311, Ext. 404 or visit
Hibiscus Children’s Center hosted a fabulous evening, McIntyre, Robert Crandall HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
“A Night of Southern Elegance,” on Saturday, Nov. 18 and Ellyn Stevenson, RBC
at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart. This exciting affair Wealth Management – Photos by Sevin Photography
featured a casino, incredible raffle prizes, gourmet dinner, Nearing & Dallas Wealth
and dancing with D.J. Brian Lemen. All proceeds directly Management Group; Aren’t
benefited children living at the Hibiscus Shelter in Jensen You Precious – Sally Batz
Beach where they receive safe haven, educational and and Henley Sandidge, John
literacy services, medical and dental, and professional and Andi Brennan, Dr. Al Cochairs Carolynn Strom and
counseling to help them heal and overcome the trauma and Pam Gardner, Dick and Kate Mikkelson
they have endured. Molly Hoffman, Julie-Anne
“A Night of Southern Kress, David and Joyce Powell, Team Parks, Richard
Elegance” was the and Nancy Zappala; and Well, I Declare – Timothy and
ultimate celebration of fun Maureen Cotter, Richard and Cathleen Lennon, Edward
and glamour, with some Jones – Kate Mikkelson, The Law Office of Travis R.
partygoers embracing the Walker, P.A. Special thanks to HomeTown Financial
spirited charm of the South Services – D.J. Brian Lemen and Jimmy Glenos – Call to
in their most southern- the Heart Auctioneer. Hibiscus Children’s Center thanks
inspired outfits. The every sponsor, supporter and volunteer who is helping to
highlight of the evening make a difference for the children and give them a brighter
was the array of games in future filled with hopes and dreams. Jane Landesman, Jan Malasek, Joan Damson and Jessica
the casino, from rolling Malasek
the dice to spinning the
roulette wheel! There were
plenty of chances to strike
it lucky and win big. After Pat and Ted Tiemeyer
guests enjoyed a delicious
southern style buffet, they
donated generously to a
special call to the heart
auction directly benefiting
the children and took home
a Hibiscus teddy bear!
Hibiscus Children’s
Center is deeply grateful
to our generous sponsors:
Bless Your Heart – Braden
& Braden, A.I.A., P.A.
Architects & Planners, Charles McIntyre and Joyce Richard Zappala, Frank Taube, Daniel Dreisbach, Richard
Joan Damson, Michael and Court Karen Markley, Deb Kessler and CEO Matt Markley Steinberg and Frank Noonan