Page 2 - Southern Exposure - March '22

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was easy to see why,
as she compared
the differences
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 the Maria Pope Kessel and Kerry Kessel Nancy Pontius and Arlene Herson David McClymont and Christine Lynn
audience singing Tova Leidesdorf and Lisa Salomon
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
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 Gail Worth and Frank Orenstein Rita Rudner, Lois Pope Santiago Garza and Erika Rizzuto
summer. Gala cochairs Dr. Robin Ganzert, CEO and president
of American Humane and Marti LaTour, board chair of the we have touched for the better, the difference we have made in In addition to Pope, Ganzert, and LaTour, grand honorary
Palm Beach County Food Bank, thanked the attendees for helping disabled veterans, impoverished and hungry children, chair was Christine Lynn and honorary chairs were Gail Worth
their generous support – more than $1.5 million was raised in saving dogs and cats, and so much more – is because of you and Frank Orenstein. Cochairs were Holly and David Dreman,
from the gala. and your generosity, empathy, friendship, and commitment.” Connie Frankino, Suzi Goldsmith, Patrick and Milly Park, and
Pope credited the gala attendees and LIFE supporters for Suzie Sayfie. Inspirational chair was Tova Leidesdorf, and
being able to fulfill this mission. “Everything that we have entertainment chair was Sunny Sessa. Corporate ambassadors
achieved with the Lady in Red Gala over 28 years – all the lives were Gianna Bartilson, sales manager, Valentino; Sally
Kimball, president and founder, Ambassador Realty Corp.;
Christiane Ouvier, Van Cleef & Arpels; Walter J. Schwenk,
Fundraising from page 1 AAMS, managing director and investment officer, Wells
Fargo Advisors; and Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation, Ronald S.
event this year was Kochman, president.
filled with celebration Save The Date: The 29th Annual Lady in Red Gala is
and anticipation for scheduled for Sunday, March 26, 2023, at The Breakers, Palm
the future of Hannah’s Beach. To learn more about LIFE or to donate, please call (561)
Home,” said Carol 582-8083, email life@life-edu.org, or visit www.life-edu-org.
Beresford, founder
of Hannah’s Home. Robin Ganzert, Lois Pope, Marti LaTour Photos by Capehart
“We look forward
to expanding our
property with four IV-Free Cataract Surgery
new cottages. This
extra housing will
give us the ability to in our Private Surgery Suite
bring hope to so many
more young women and their children.” We now have in-house office
The annual gala, which featured cocktails, dinner and a space for IV-free cataract
live auction at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, was cochaired surgery. This allows our patients
by MaryLynn Magar, former Florida state representative, to undergo cataract surgery in
and Pamela Rauch, Florida Power & Light’s vice president the same location they receive
of external affairs and economic development. their eye care. Although having
Tania Rogers of WPTV made a special guest an in-house office space is
appearance as hostess. The event was coordinated by becoming more common in
former mayor of the Village of Tequesta, Abby Brennan. top eye care practices across
As part of a $10 million capital campaign to add a two- the country, Mittleman Eye is
story dormitory and four transition cottages, Hannah’s currently the first and only
Home has nearly completed work on an on-site chapel. eye practice in all of Palm
The nonprofit recently received a $100,000 donation to Beach County to offer this
complete utility lines for the expansion, as well as the for IV-free cataract surgery.
resources for one cottage. Having this facility allows us to
Hannah’s Home offers a two-year residential program provide convenience and superb
that provides food, lodging, clothing, and medical care. care to our cataract patients.
Since its doors opened in 2011, 68 infants have found a
home at Hannah’s Home. With a maximum capacity of
eight women and their children, Hannah’s Home now is For more info: mittlemaneye.com/iv-free-cataract-surgery/
serving four resident mothers and their babies, with two
more babies on the way. West Palm Beach
About Hannah’s Home Of South Florida 2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 400, CALL
Providing a safe and loving Christian environment West Palm Beach, FL 33409 OR
for single, pregnant young women, Hannah’s Home 561.500.2020 TEXT
is a maternity facility with a mission of offering hope Jupiter/Gardens
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