Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '24

Page 8, Martin Downs

Fundraising EvEnts

Hibiscus Children’s Center Hibiscus Children’s Center is deeply

Hosted “A Night Of Southern grateful to our generous sponsors: Bless
Your Heart – Braden & Braden, A.I.A., P.A.
Elegance” To Benefit Children Architects & Planners, Joan Damson, Michael
and Nancy Del Priore, Richard and Deb
Hibiscus Children’s Kessler, Frank and Patricia Noonan, Ted and
Center hosted a fabulous Pat Tiemeyer; Gimme Some Sugar – Brian
evening, “A Night of and Aimee Kelly, B.D. & Jane McIntyre
Southern Elegance,” Foundation, Charles McIntyre, Robert
on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Crandall and Ellyn Stevenson, RBC Wealth
Willoughby Golf Club Management – Nearing & Dallas Wealth
in Stuart. This exciting Management Group; Aren’t You Precious –
affair featured a casino, Sally Batz and Henley Sandidge, John and
incredible raffle prizes, Andi Brennan, Dr. Al and Pam Gardner, Dick
gourmet dinner, and and Molly Hoffman, Julie-Anne Kress, David
dancing with D.J. Brian and Joyce Powell, Team Parks, Richard and Richard Zappala, Frank Taube, Daniel Dreisbach, Richard Steinberg and
Lemen. All proceeds Nancy Zappala; and Well, I Declare – Timothy Frank Noonan
directly benefited children and Maureen Cotter, Richard and Cathleen
living at the Hibiscus Lennon, Edward Jones – Kate Mikkelson, The Law Office
Shelter in Jensen Beach of Travis R. Walker, P.A. Special thanks to HomeTown
where they receive safe Cochairs Carolynn Strom and Financial Services – D.J. Brian Lemen and Jimmy Glenos
haven, educational and Kate Mikkelson – Call to the Heart Auctioneer. Hibiscus Children’s Center
literacy services, medical thanks every sponsor, supporter and volunteer who is helping
and dental, and professional counseling to help them heal to make a difference for the children and give them a brighter
and overcome the trauma they have endured. future filled with hopes and dreams.
“A Night of Southern Elegance” was the ultimate Event Cochairs Carolynn Strom and Kate Mikkelson, along
celebration of fun and glamour, with some partygoers with a dedicated committee of volunteers, planned a memorable
embracing the spirited charm of the South in their most evening for everyone. Hibiscus is grateful to all our supporters
southern-inspired outfits. The highlight of the evening who change the lives of children every day. If you would like
was the array of games in the casino, from rolling the more information about Hibiscus events or would like to take
dice to spinning the roulette wheel! There were plenty of a tour of the shelter, please contact us at (772) 334-9311, Ext.
chances to strike it lucky and win big. After guests enjoyed 404 or visit HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
a delicious southern style buffet, they donated generously Photos by Sevin Photography Karen Markley, Deb Kessler and CEO Matt Markley
to a special call to the heart auction directly benefiting the
children and took home a Hibiscus teddy bear!
Roses And Rosé Ladies’ including a luxury handbag and high-end beauty and med
Luncheon – A Brilliant spa items.
Roses and Rosé Ladies’ Luncheon was the talk of the
Inaugural Event town and everyone is eagerly awaiting announcement of
the 2024 luncheon date. No one wants to miss her place
By Jackie Holfelder at the table!
Catch the Wave of Hope (CTWH) Roses and Rosé For information about Catch the Wave of Hope, visit
Ladies’ Luncheon outdid everyone’s wildest expectations, www.catchthewaveofhope.org or email Sarah Marie
selling out well before the Nov. 7 event took place and Henry at sarahmarie.henry@catchthewaveofhope.org.
raising more than $37,000. Photos by Mary Ann Ketcham
Hudson’s on the River was awash with women sipping
rosé, lunching on some of the restaurant’s most glorious
edibles, posing for fun photos and lapping up information
about the mission of CTWH: to prevent sex trafficking
Jane Landesman, Jan Malasek, Joan Damson and Jessica and exploitation of children through awareness, education,
Malasek restoration, and legislation.
Luncheon committee members included Event
Chair Fida Georges, CTWH Board President Kelly
Laurine, CTWH Executive Director Sarah Marie
Henry, Bonnie Gorman, Kamila Wolser, Gia Skoch,
Paul Gainenay, Michelle Campolong, and Nicole
Vosters.
Hudson’s on the River led a long list of sponsors –
including local businesses – who donated raffle items Oksana Fannon, Shannon Carbo, Lorianna Colozzo

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