Page 2 - Jupiter West - March '22

Page 2, Jupiter West

Dionne Warwick
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between women and
men, getting older,
and how the world has
changed over the past
few years because of
COVID-19.
And if that was
not enough, legendary
singer and six-time
Grammy Award winner,
Dionne Warwick, had Rita Rudner, Lois Pope
the audience singing
along to her greatest hits, including, Do You Know the Way to
San Jose, Alfie, I Say a Little Prayer and That’s What Friends
Are For.
The magical evening continued in sweet and spectacular Gail Worth and Frank Orenstein David McClymont and Christine Lynn Tova Leidesdorf and Lisa Salomon
style with individual baked Alaska for dessert, followed by
dancing to the incredible music of The Danny Beck Band.
Of course, as Pope noted in her brief remarks, “The
extraordinary evening of entertainment was to support causes
that are meaningful to all of us.” Indeed, proceeds benefitted
disabled veterans through the “Pups4Patriots” program at
American Humane, and South Florida youth through the Palm
Beach County Food Bank’s, “Lois’ Food4Kids” program.
The former takes dogs, primarily those languishing in
shelters, provides them with specialized therapy dog training,
and gives them free of charge to disabled veterans suffering
from posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries.
The latter is a year-round initiative that provides underserved,
disadvantaged children in Palm Beach County with nutritious
meals when they are not in school, on weekends, and during the
summer. Gala cochairs Dr. Robin Ganzert, CEO and president
of American Humane and Marti LaTour, board chair of the
Palm Beach County Food Bank, thanked the attendees for
their generous support – more than $1.5 million was raised
from the gala. Nancy Pontius and Arlene Herson Santiago Garza and Erika Rizzuto Maria Pope Kessel and Kerry Kessel
Pope credited the gala attendees and LIFE supporters for
being able to fulfill this mission. “Everything that we have
achieved with the Lady in Red Gala over 28 years – all the lives
we have touched for the better, the difference we have made in
helping disabled veterans, impoverished and hungry children,
in saving dogs and cats, and so much more – is because of you
and your generosity, empathy, friendship, and commitment.”
In addition to Pope, Ganzert, and LaTour, grand honorary
chair was Christine Lynn and honorary chairs were Gail Worth
and Frank Orenstein. Cochairs were Holly and David Dreman,
Connie Frankino, Suzi Goldsmith, Patrick and Milly Park, and
Suzie Sayfie. Inspirational chair was Tova Leidesdorf, and
entertainment chair was Sunny Sessa. Corporate ambassadors
were Gianna Bartilson, sales manager, Valentino; Sally
Kimball, president and founder, Ambassador Realty Corp.; 747-PALM
Christiane Ouvier, Van Cleef & Arpels; Walter J. Schwenk,
AAMS, managing director and investment officer, Wells 747-7256
Fargo Advisors; and Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation, Ronald S.
Kochman, president.
Save The Date: The 29th Annual Lady in Red Gala is
scheduled for Sunday, March 26, 2023, at The Breakers, Palm
Beach. To learn more about LIFE or to donate, please call (561)
582-8083, email life@life-edu.org, or visit www.life-edu-org.
Photos by Capehart

Robin Ganzert, Lois Pope, Marti LaTour

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