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Gladys Knight And Dana Carvey To Headline

LIFE’s Virtual 27th Annual ‘Lady In Red’ Gala

Proceeds Benefit others, will headline the event – which will
be held virtually due to the COVID-19
“Pups4Patriots” At American pandemic – on Friday, Feb. 19.
Humane And “Lois’ “ (The) COVID-19 pandemic has
upended our ability to do an in-person
Food4Kids” At Palm Beach Lady in Red Gala – as it has adversely
impacted so much of our everyday lives,”
County Food Bank said Lois Pope, founder and chair of
LIFE – Leaders in Furthering Education,
LIFE’s annual “Lady in Red” Gala always attracts the who hosts the evening. “But the gala is
cream of the Southeast Florida philanthropic society. Now, its always an evening of great entertainment
27th annual affair has drawn an “empress” and a “president.” and great fun, and this year will be no
Indeed, the one and only Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, and exception thanks to the participation of
the multitalented comedian and actor Dana Carvey, renowned Gladys Knight and Dana Carvey.”
for his spot-on impressions of President George W. Bush among The Lady in Red Gala is also about doing great things for winner who has enjoyed No. 1 hits in pop, gospel, R&B and
the most vulnerable and at-risk members of society. And this adult contemporary; triumphed in film, television and live
year continues that tradition: Proceeds will benefit disabled performance; and made a difference as a philanthropist and
A Gift For Giving from page 1 veterans through the “Pups4Patriots” program at American humanitarian.
Humane, and South Florida youth through the Palm Beach A native of Georgia, Knight began her singing career with
“The members of Ibis responded magnanimously County Food Bank’s Lois’ Food4Kids program. The former her siblings at age 8 in a group called the “Pips.” The group
to those far less fortunate,” explained Sharon Bross, takes dogs languishing in shelters, provides them with opened for R&B legends in the 1950s, then headed to Motown
president of Ibis Charities. “While we may not be able specialized therapy dog training, and gives them free of charge and crossed over to pop music. As “Gladys Knight & The Pips,”
to hold our traditional fundraisers like a fashion show, to disabled veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress they recorded their signature song, Midnight Train to Georgia.
tournaments, a gala or girl’s night out, the compassion Disorder and other traumatic brain injuries. The latter is a Other group and solo hits include: I Who Have Nothing, Where
and generosity of the members of The Club at Ibis made year-round initiative that provides underserved, disadvantaged My Heart Belongs, That’s What Friends Are For, Every Beat Of
2020 a record breaking year in donations.” children with nutritious meals when they are not in school, My Heart, and I Heard It Through The Grapevine.
In January, Ibis Charities was able to send funds to on LIFE weekends, and during the summer. The COVID-19 Dana Carvey is the Emmy-Award winning actor and
keep providing food as the numbers of unemployed people crisis has exacerbated an already tenuous situation for these comedian who is best known for his iconic and indelible Saturday
due to the pandemic continues to grow. By February, it children; one in five go hungry every night. Night Live characters – most memorably Church Lady, Grumpy
is projected that Ibis Charities will have made donations “So while we are enjoying all the great entertainment, we’re Old Man, Hans, of the Hans and Franz bodybuilding duo, and,
approaching $600,000, which once again confirms that also making a difference in people’s lives,” said Pope. “That’s of course, Garth – Mike Myers’ “excellent cohost” on the classic
The Club at Ibis has rightfully earned the reputation of always been our guiding principle.” sketch turned feature film, Wayne’s World.
being “the community with a heart.” She credits the thousands of gala attendees and LIFE He has received much praise for his uncanny comedic
supporters for being able to fulfill this mission. “Everything impersonations of American political figures (popular with both
that we have achieved with the Lady in Red Gala over these audiences and the subjects of his impersonation), including the
more than two decades – all the lives we have touched for the elder George Bush, Ross Perot, Jerry Brown, and Bob Dole.
better, the difference we have made in helping disabled veterans, Chairs of the gala are Lois Pope and Suzi Goldsmith. Grand
impoverished and underserved children, in saving dogs, cats, and Honorary Chair is Christine Lynn and Honorary Chairs are
other animals, and so much more – is because of them and their Bjaye and Frank Pilotte. Generous corporate sponsors for the
generosity, empathy, friendship, and commitment.” night include: Ambassador Realty Corp., Conair Corporation,
Of course, the success of the Lady in Red Gala is also Van Cleef & Arpels, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Gladys & Sy
attributable to the quality of its entertainment. Indeed, the Ziv Foundation, Ronald S. Kochman, president.
great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of Tickets are $500. Contact LIFE to reserve your virtual link.
the greatest. Very few singers over the last 50 years have Call (561) 582-8083 or email life@life-edu.org.
matched her unassailable artistry. She is a seven-time Grammy For more information about LIFE visit www.life-edu.org.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s officers are helping get food
delivered in time for the holidays.

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