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The ballroom perfectly captured the Under the Big Top
theme with a flowing fabric canopy draped from the ceiling
creating the illusion of an authentic circus tent. Tables were
adorned with imaginative circus-inspired centerpieces,
featuring playful elements like elephants, circus wagons with
lions, and carousels, complemented by vibrant red and white
floral arrangements.
The night was filled with entertainment, including aerialists,
a stilt walker, a juggler, and a mime. Guests indulged in classic
circus treats like popcorn and ice cream, and the kids enjoyed a
candy cart. The silent auction featured over 130 items, adding Chip and Sally Lubeck with circus performers Etta Oller with KVJ
to the excitement and charitable spirit of the event.
Brittany Perdigon, executive director of Little Smiles Florida,
reflected on the event: “The Stars Ball is about celebrating these
brave children and showing them the love and support they
deserve. It’s a reminder that, no matter the challenges, they are
not alone, and their community is here for them.”
Another highlight was the presentation of awards that were
given to Little Smiles founder Chip Donohue and to nurse
Judy Martyak who received the Amy A. Reilly Humanitarian
Award. Their dedication and compassion have made a lasting
impact on the organization and the children it serves.
The evening would not be possible without the leadership
of cochairs Samantha Shepherd and Virginia Sinicki and the
generous support of sponsors including Ameriprise Financial Brittany Perdigon, Samantha Shepherd Steve Grandizio, Etta Oller, JPD Officer Sam Razzano
The Nickler Group, Bronx House Pizza, Cataldo & Son
Plastering, Inc., Debt Helper, David S. Feldman, M.D.,
Ernst Young, FPL Home, Frank and Herta Suess, Garage
Living, Gioia Family, Good Greek Moving & Storage,
Ideal Nutrition, Jackie and Bert Klawonn at BWG Realty,
Joseph Lubeck, The Donohue Group at J.P. Morgan Wealth
Management, The Leandro P. Rizzuto Foundation, Ocean
Properties, Platinum Title Insurers, Reilly Foam Corporation,
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s Medical
Center and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Vertical Bridge,
and Waferworld.
Little Smiles Florida has been making a difference in the
lives of children throughout South Florida for 25 years. In
2023 alone, the organization brought smiles to over 55,000 Judy Martyak who receives the Amy A. Reilly Humanitarian Rick and Elizabeth Wilson, Justin and Samantha Shepherd,
local children, working closely with 34 pediatric facilities, Award Robert and Christina Bowman
including hospitals, shelters, medical daycare centers, foster
homes, and local law enforcement.
For more information about Little Smiles Florida and their
ongoing efforts, visit littlesmilesfl.org.

Virginia Sinicki, Kevin Rolston, and Jason Pennington of the Majesty Williams, PBSO Kenneth Torrence, Board Member
KVJ Show 97.9 WRMF Patrick Nickler

Stilt walker and juggler Little Star signing autographs

Daniele and John Majer Tim and Susan Damon Caedyn Fairbanks with KVJ Virginia Sinicki, Jason Pennington, Kevin Rolston

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