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LIFE’s 28th Annual Lady In Red Gala from page 20

Rita Rudner, Lois Pope Nancy Pontius and Arlene Herson Santiago Garza and Erika Rizzuto Maria Pope Kessel and Kerry Kessel

causes that are meaningful to all of us.” Indeed, proceeds all the lives we have touched for the better, the difference please call (561) 582-8083, email life@life-edu.org, or
benefitted disabled veterans through the “Pups4Patriots” we have made in helping disabled veterans, impoverished visit www.life-edu-org.
program at American Humane, and South Florida youth and hungry children, in saving dogs and cats, and so much Photos by Capehart
through the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s, “Lois’ more – is because of you and your generosity, empathy,
Food4Kids” program. friendship, and commitment.”
The former takes dogs, primarily those languishing In addition to Pope, Ganzert, and LaTour, grand honorary
in shelters, provides them with specialized therapy chair was Christine Lynn and honorary chairs were Gail
dog training, and gives them free of charge to disabled Worth and Frank Orenstein. Cochairs were Holly and
veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder David Dreman, Connie Frankino, Suzi Goldsmith, Patrick
and traumatic brain injuries. The latter is a year-round and Milly Park, and Suzie Sayfie. Inspirational chair was
initiative that provides underserved, disadvantaged Tova Leidesdorf, and entertainment chair was Sunny
children in Palm Beach County with nutritious meals Sessa. Corporate ambassadors were Gianna Bartilson,
when they are not in school, on weekends, and during sales manager, Valentino; Sally Kimball, president and
the summer. Gala cochairs Dr. Robin Ganzert, CEO and founder, Ambassador Realty Corp.; Christiane Ouvier,
president of American Humane and Marti LaTour, board Van Cleef & Arpels; Walter J. Schwenk, AAMS, managing
chair of the Palm Beach County Food Bank, thanked the director and investment officer, Wells Fargo Advisors;
attendees for their generous support – more than $1.5 and Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation, Ronald S. Kochman,
million was raised from the gala. president.
Pope credited the gala attendees and LIFE supporters Save The Date: The 29th Annual Lady in Red Gala is Sunday, March 13
for being able to fulfill this mission. “Everything that we scheduled for Sunday, March 26, 2023, at The Breakers,
have achieved with the Lady in Red Gala over 28 years – Palm Beach. To learn more about LIFE or to donate,