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SRQ DAILY Dec 27, 2023

Wednesday Philanthropy Edition

Wednesday Philanthropy Edition

"We are honored to be one of the recipients of the esteemed Arts Appreciation Grants. These funds will enable us to expand our reach in the greater Sarasota community, nurture emerging talent, and uphold our commitment to artistic excellence."

- Joseph Volpe, Executive Director, The Sarasota Ballet.
 

[Recognition]  Pauline Wamsler Honored at SRQ's Good Hero Luncheon
Barbie Heit, barbie.heit@srqme.com

Each year, SRQ Media invites the community to nominate individuals with hearts of giving who have made a significant impact with local nonprofit organizations — from volunteers and board members to individual staff members and donors. Tuesday, December 5th, attendees happily joined together to recognize our annual Good Hero Philanthropic Award recipients at the SB2: Philanthropic Agenda and Good Hero Awards Luncheon at Michael’s on East in Sarasota. We are delighted to feature each of the twelve honorees in our Wednesday Philanthropic edition of SRQ Daily.

Today we are recognizing Pauline Wamsler, Board Member Gulf Coast Community Foundation, who is an aspirational leader in giving back. As a local environmental philanthropist, Wamsler is a role model for anyone wanting to leave the community better than they found it. She graciously shares her expertise, time, and sense of humor to support nature and our nonprofits. She conducts herself with style and humility and embodies the true spirit of philanthropy--the giving of time, talent, and treasure to uplift others. Wamsler moved here to raise her two daughters and has given generously to our community with a pioneering spirit in a similar vein as her great-great-grandmother, Bertha Palmer.  Her community service has contributed to the quality of life we all enjoy, particularly through her support of local nonprofits. She co-founded the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, and serves on their Board of Advisors helping to protect land and water across Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties. To date, more than 19,200 acres across 56 properties are protected. This adds up to nearly 30 square miles of protected land for children, adults, wildlife and our waterways. Gulf Coast Community Foundation was the first to grant them funds to purchase property. In addition, she served as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens as they expanded to two campuses and embarked on a Master Plan to improve the downtown campus, on the Board of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and on the Board of Advisors of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. The counsel she provided while serving on the Finance Committees at both Gulf Coast and Selby Gardens was transformational for both organizations. The growth they achieved under her leadership was exponential. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor, Pauline. 

Pictured: Pictured: Bart Lowther (left) of Mariash Lowther Wealth Management with Pauline Wamsler. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan.

[Leadership]  Gale Fulton Ross Announced as Halo Arts Project Creative Director

Halo Arts Project has named acclaimed visual artist Gale Fulton Ross as its Creative Director. “Gale is regarded as a living modern master of artistic expression. We are thrilled to have Ms. Fulton Ross bring her vision and passion to the Halo Arts Project mission,” said Jackie Cutrone, Halo Arts Project Founder and Board Chair. The subject of a PBS documentary, Fulton Ross’s works hang in museums, universities and private collections across the United States and around the world. Her art reflects themes of diverse cultural experience. Fulton Ross succeeds conceptual artist John Sims in this role following his untimely passing late last year.  Halo Arts Project, founded in 2018, exists to provide financial resources and programming support to visual artists in Florida. The Halo Fellowship Program funds emerging and career artists $2500 - $5000. Our core values are to embrace diversity, support a diverse range of visual artists and their social concerns, applaud innovation and challenges, and strive to work with artists as they establish their roles as part of a larger community of artists, deriving a sense of purpose, aesthetic or social. Halo Arts Project’s community events help support the Halo Fellowship Program available to visual artists. The Angels for Artists Art Auctions are benefits designed to encourage artists to participate and donate and for the public to purchase. 

  

[Board Member]  Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Charitable Foundation Board Appoints New Board Member as Dennis B. Murphy, Jr. Joins Board

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Charitable Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Dennis B. Murphy, Jr. to the Board of Directors. Murphy is President and CEO of Gulfside Bank. Mr. Murphy has been active in the Sarasota and Bradenton communities since moving to the area in 2004. The mission of the independent Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Charitable Foundation, Inc. is to assist individual employees of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office who are experiencing unexpected, extraordinary personal or family crisis. The Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 organization, organized by a group of local citizens who recognized that despite the incalculable contribution law enforcement agents make to our quality of life, the economic protection they receive is often inadequate in the face of personal or family need. It was with these challenges in mind that the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Charitable Foundation was formed in 2014, to support our law enforcement through crisis grants during times of extraordinary hardship. Murphy joins Chair Michael Quillen, and current Board, Peter Abbott, Captain Debra Kaspar (SSO Retired), Captain John Walsh (SSO Retired), Anne Rollings, Jason Toale and Foundation Administrator, Kim Noyes on the SCSOCF Board. The Board proudly serves on a voluntary basis and is a confidential resource of community solidarity to SSO employees in times of crisis. For more information on the work of the Foundation, visit www.scsocharitablefoundation.org or contact Foundation Administrator, Kim Noyes at 941.925.2970 or scsocharitablefoundation@gmail.com. 

[Recognition]  All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank Honored During Retirement Celebration

On December 15, All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) hosted a retirement celebration event at Michael's On  East in honor of the organization's retiring CEO Sandra Frank. In attendance were food bank board members and staff, community leaders and funders, national food bank network leaders Stephanie Dragatisis, vice president of member engagement, and Mark Biewald, senior director of member engagement for Feeding America, and Robin Safley, executive director of Feeding Florida.  In her 12 years at All Faiths, Frank has led the organization to boldly rethink and re-envision the food bank to ensure that ending hunger extends beyond the traditional “food in, food out” model and targets underlying causes to end hunger before it begins. With guidance from Feeding America, Frank set All Faiths apart by being one of the early food banks in the nation to initiate program assessment and evaluation – activities that are crucial in better understanding hunger and supporting the communities served. Working alongside the board of directors and senior leadership team, she launched a new mission and rebranding of the organization in 2018. By building a strong leadership infrastructure, Frank spearheaded the expansion of the food bank to double the warehouse, refrigeration and community space in 2018, while bolstering AFFB’s future capacity by purchasing adjacent property for further expansion. In partnership with visionary funders, she helped create the foundation for All Faiths’ exemplary fundraising program, including the Campaign Against Summer Hunger – Frank’s self-proclaimed proudest achievement during her tenure – which provides food to students and their siblings during the summer months when schools are closed. This year marked the tenth anniversary of the Campaign, which has raised over $16 million and feeds more than 35,000 children every summer. Together with donors, Frank oversaw the opening of the DeSoto County Food and Resource Center, a national model for addressing hunger and providing social services in rural communities; based on the pilot’s success and substantiated by assessments, the facility and services have expanded in 2023. Frank has directed All Faiths with intense focus and determination throughout a global pandemic, devastating hurricanes and record levels of need. Her leadership has earned All Faiths Food Bank national and local recognition – including recent honors from Florida Trend as one of Florida’s "Best Companies To Work For" – as a pioneer and model in the program areas of hunger and health, evaluation and rural hunger. Nelle S. Miller will assume leadership of the food bank on January 2, 2024. For more about AFFB’s work, visit allfaithsfoodbank.org. 

Pictured: In attendance at the retirement celebration were (l-r) Keith Monda, incoming President and CEO Nelle S. Miller, retiring CEO Sandra Frank, and Veronica Brady Photo by Nancy Guth.

[Donations]  Local DAR Chapter Donates Backpacks and Supplies for Homeless Veterans

In mid-December, representatives from the Sara DeSoto Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dropped off backpacks and supplies that will be distributed to 50 homeless veterans by the team at Goodwill’s Veterans Services office (8490 Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota). The donation comes as part of the “Sue’s Backpacks” program of the DAR, spearheaded by member Rebecca Morgan in honor of her late mother, Sue Harris, who led a similar effort through her DAR chapter in another state. Morgan organized the first “Sue’s Backpacks” effort here locally in 2017. Items that were donated along with the backpacks included blankets, clothing items (such as fleeces, socks, underwear and T-shirts), baby wipes, razors, deodorant and body spray, toothbrushes and toothpaste, can openers, rain ponchos, gift cards for Walmart and McDonalds, and a wide variety of snacks. The Veterans Services team will tailor each backpack for the veterans’ individual needs and preferences. The mission of the DAR – whose members must be able to trace their genealogy back to an ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary Way – is “God, Home and Country.” Morgan notes the chapter’s focus on historic preservation, education and patriotism, and says that helping veterans is an area of strong focus. Community members who would like to support the “Sue’s Backpacks” effort are invited to reach out to Morgan at fldarpatriot@aol.com. 

[Grant]  Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards The Sarasota Ballet with Arts Appreciation Grant

The Sarasota Ballet is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a $65,000 Arts Appreciation Grant by Gulf Coast Community Foundation for the 2023-2024 Season. The Sarasota Ballet is incredibly grateful to be amongst the organizations to receive this award. This Season, the Arts Appreciation Grant will provide support for many of The Sarasota Ballet’s productions, as well as events and education performances for the year. Funds from the Arts Appreciation Grant most recently supported The Sarasota Ballet School’s collaboration with the Venice Performing Arts Center for the production of The Nutcracker. The performances included over 100 dancers, ages 4-74, and featured orchestral accompaniment by the Venice Symphony. Later this Season, Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s generous grant will support The Sarasota Ballet’s Annual Gala. This year’s theme London Calling celebrates the Company’s first international tour to London in June 2024. Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Arts Appreciation Grant will also support the newest patron program for the Company, Relevé. Through Relevé, The Sarasota Ballet aims to make performance attendance and interaction more accessible to younger audiences. “Gulf Coast Community Foundation plays such an important role in strengthening the arts in Sarasota County and beyond”, explains Joseph Volpe, Executive Director of The Sarasota Ballet. “We are honored to be one of the recipients of the esteemed Arts Appreciation Grants. These funds will enable us to expand our reach in the greater Sarasota community, nurture emerging talent, and uphold our commitment to artistic excellence.” 

[Seniors]  Senior Friendship Centers Provides Vital Support to Over 250 Homebound Seniors for the Holidays

Senior Friendship Centers distributed over 250 "Holiday Healthy at Home Gift Bags" to homebound seniors in Charlotte and Desoto counties. The bags, containing necessities like shampoo, laundry detergent, blankets, and toothpaste, aim to address essential needs during the holiday season. Senior Friendship Centers’ Nutrition Program – which provides meal deliveries to homebound seniors – started the program in 2017 to address the overlooked challenges that older adults face.  “Many seniors live on fixed incomes, making essential items like laundry detergent a luxury,” says Debra Bragg, Nutritional Services Director. She adds, “This program was born out of the desire to bring comfort and joy to their lives, especially during the holiday season.” According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 1 in 4 seniors won't see family around the holidays and more than one in 10 report experiencing extreme loneliness this time of year.  Nutrition Services Regional Manager Dave Maselli notes, “For most clients, we are the only face that they see. Witnessing the joy on their faces when they receive these gifts is truly invaluable.” Antoinette S, a recipient shares, “If not for this holiday gift bag, I wouldn’t have any gift to open on Christmas morning. It warms my heart to know there are people who genuinely care.” Donations from local residents and community partners, including North Hillsborough Baptist Church, Catholic Charities of Desoto, Social Services of Desoto, Aetna, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, were packed and delivered by Senior Friendship Centers staff and volunteers. The project was sponsored by Aetna Medicare Solutions and Millennium Physicians Group.  

[Sunshine From Darkness]  2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner

Sunshine From Darkness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the funding of local mental health services and programs and mental health research, has announced its 2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner. The organization’s annual fundraising event will take place on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota (1111 Ritz Carlton Drive).

This year's keynote speaker will be American comedian, actor, producer and writer Tom Arnold, who will speak about his journey with anxiety and longtime battles with addiction.

The evening will feature “Faces Behind the Stories,” shining a spotlight on the personal, sometimes difficult journeys of four members of our community: Roger Capote, senior vice president, marketing & community relations and CCO, CAN Community Health; Kelvin Foster, chaplain, North River Fire District and American Red Cross Disaster spiritual care regional advisor for Central and SW Florida; Sydney Koffman, chemical engineer; and Linda Larsen, motivational speaker.

The event will also feature the bestowing of the 2024 Lee and Bob Peterson Legacy Award to Bunny Skirboll, founder of Compeer, Inc., a lively paddle raise, live music with Quintessence – featuring some very special guest vocalists, including Chris Eisenberg, Raleigh Mosely II and Ariel Blue – and dancing.

Co-chairs are Amie Austin, Ph.D., Sarah Karp Renkliyuz and Taylor Karp Teymuri. 

Tickets are $350; proceeds will benefit Sunshine From Darkness’s “blue door services,” which will focus on emotional literacy for youth, and youth mental health research. Visit sunshinefromdarkness.org. 

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[SOON]  GALA: 2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner , January 12, 6:30 pm

Sunshine From Darkness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the funding of local mental health services and programs and mental health research, has announced its 2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner. This annual fundraising event will take place on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive. The keynote speaker will be American comedian, actor, producer and writer Tom Arnold, who will speak about his journey with anxiety and longtime battles with addiction. The evening will feature Faces Behind the Stories, shining a spotlight on the personal, sometimes difficult journeys of four members of our community. The event will also feature the awarding of the 2024 Lee and Bob Peterson Legacy Award to Bunny Skirboll, founder of Compeer, Inc., a lively paddle raise, live music with Quintessence, featuring some very special guest vocalists, including Chris Eisenberg, and dancing. Tickets are $350; proceeds will benefit Sunshine From Darkness blue door services, which will focus on emotional literacy for youth, and youth mental health research. For more about Sunshine From Darkness or to purchase tickets to the Inspiring Hope Dinner, visit sunshinefromdarkness.org.

[SOON]  GALA: Celebrate 75 Gala and Concert , February 15, 6pm
Celebrate 75 years of inspiring music all season long, and our Celebrate 75 special concert and gala experience will be the party to top them all. We invite you to support 75 more years, and beyond, of enriching lives through music by purchasing tickets to Celebrate 75. For access to the best seats and the full celebration, opt for a Gala ticket, which includes pre-concert cocktails and a gourmet dinner after the performance. Concert-only tickets are also available for purchase. The concert program, led by Creative Partner Peter Oundjian, captures all the euphoria of reaching this milestone in our history as Florida’s oldest continuously operating orchestra. After two stirring fanfares written by Aaron Copland and Joan Tower, legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins Sarasota Orchestra for the monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninoff. Paired with An American in Paris by Gershwin, a rhapsodic portrait of a stroll through the City of Lights, this one-night-only program promises to thrill. Gala begins at 6:00 pm, and concert begins at 7:00 pm. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, sarasotaorchestra.org.
[SOON]  SCIENCE AND NATURE: Wild About Nature Festival , April 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us for a day of fun and outdoor adventure at the Wild About Nature Festival on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Reconnect with the great outdoors and help foster a love of nature in the next generation as you spend a day in the sun on the beautiful shores of Little Sarasota Bay at Bay Preserve. Families of all ages are encouraged to take part in this fun-filled day of nature-based education and exploration. The wide variety of activities includes dip-netting, face painting, hula-hoop lessons, crafts, games, and more. There will be live music and food trucks making this a guaranteed good time. This is a FREE family festival open to all. Registration is not required. The event will take place at our Bay Preserve headquarters located at 400 Palmetto Ave. in Osprey. For more information, visit conservationfoundation.com.
[SOON]  MUSIC: Rick Springfield Returns to The Van Wezel , March 13, 7:30pm

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to welcome Rick Springfield back to Sarasota on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726.

[SOON]  SPORTS: 4th Annual Get Your Mutt Movin 5K Fun Run , February 24, 8:30am-1pm

Satchels Last Resort Animal Rescue and Sanctuary and Sarasota City YMCA are excited to announce the 4th annual Get Your Mutt Movin 5K Fun Run, Walk and Festival scheduled for February 24, 2024 at Payne Park. Runner registration is now open at RunSignUp.com. Get Your Mutt Movin features a 5K Fun Run, a choose-your-distance walk, a one-hour Zumba session with local favorite Yael Campbell, and a festival full of vendors, food trucks and more. The event kicks off with the 5K at 8:30am, followed by the walk at 9:30am, and Zumba at 10:30am. The festival will run from 9am-1pm. Funds raised from this event support both Satchels Last Resort and Sarasota City YMCA to provide support for programs like medical care for shelter animals, summer camp scholarships and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available. More information can be found at https://satchelslastresort.networkforgood.com/events/62387-get-your-mutt-movin-5k-road-race-and-fun-walk-2024.

[SOON]  GALLERY: Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O Keeffe at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens , February 11 – June 30, n/a

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will present Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O Keeffe as the eighth iteration of its annual Jean and Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, which examines the work of major artists through the lens of their connection to nature. The exhibition, which will be on view from February 11 through June 30, 2024, at Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus, will explore the unexpected yet profoundly impactful mentoring relationship that developed between iconic artists Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O Keeffe. The theme of the upcoming Goldstein Exhibition is the latest announcement of programming planned for Selby Gardens 50th anniversary season. For more information, visit selby.org.

[SOON]  GALA: Party in Paradise , February 3, 5:30-10:30pm

Prepare to be transported to a luxurious tropical escape at the unforgettable cocktail party experience, Party in Paradise. Enjoy endless culinary delights, including passed hors doeuvres and rotating food stations inspired by tropical destinations near and far. Savor signature Siesta Key Rum cocktails, along with non-alcoholic mocktail versions and premium traditional offerings. Explore inside the Burrows-Matson House to discover and purchase one-of-a-kind experiences in nature before they are sold out. You will also have the opportunity to protect the land and water of our Southwest Florida paradise during a fun and fast-paced paddle raise. Gaze upon twinkling stars reflected on Little Sarasota Bay or enjoy intimate conversation under Tuscan lights in our laid-back, waterfront Golden Hour Lounge. Show off your moves and dance the night away with the Deleon Band in our Island Dream Disco. Event proceeds support the vital mission of the Conservation Foundation to protect the land and water of Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature. Party in Paradise will take place at the historic Bay Preserve, located at 400 Palmetto Ave, Osprey. Learn more about tickets and sponsorships at conservationfoundation.com.

[SOON]  GRAB BAG: Under the Sea ALSO Youth Annual Prom , February 3, 6-10pm
The ALSO Youth Annual Prom is the most highly anticipated event for our LGBTQ youth each year. Youth from Sarasota County, Manatee County and beyond attend this unique celebration where they are free to come as they are, with whoever they wish, without fear of judgment or needing to mask who they are. We anticipate between 250-300 youth sending their RSVP to attend the ALSO Youth Prom on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Attendees will enjoy fun music, dancing, games, themed crafts, an awesome photo booth, and so much more. alsoyouth.org
[SOON]  GALLERY: Under My Skin , February 2 – March 16, Various times

SPAACES is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by Babs Reingold Under My Skin. This is the first solo exhibition by Babs in Sarasota. The exhibition includes a series of new stain paintings/assemblages, sculptures from the Luna Window series, and a group of small drawings. 2087 Princeton St., Sarasota, https://spaaces.art/under-my-skin/.

[SOON]  FOOD: Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival , January 25 – January 29, Various times
The 2024 Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival, hosted by the Sarasota Manatee Originals, will take place January 25 to 29. Grand Tasting tickets go on sale in October. A full five day slate of food and wine themed fun is planned, including the University Master Classes, wine dinners at area restaurants, wine shop tasting events, a trade tasting and the much anticipated Grand Tasting at The Ringling Museum of Art. Due to the unprecedented demand for tickets, ticket sales for The Grand Tasting launch on two consecutive Tuesdays: On October 10 at 9 a.m. there is a presale of the VIP and Early Access tickets and on October 17 at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets will be available and historically have sold out in a matter of minutes. All Forks and Corks Grand Tasting tickets will be available online only. For more information, please visit www.eatlikealocal.com.
[SOON]  SEMINAR: Listening to Women Series , January 18 – February 22, 1pm

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College, OLLI, presents its fifth annual Listening to Women, a six-session series that recognizes women whose brilliance and fortitude have reshaped industries and who are making a difference in our communities. The series takes place on Thursdays at 1 pm, from Jan. 18-Feb. 22, 2024, at Sarasota Art Museum, the Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Registration for the complete series is $81 for OLLI Gold Members and $90 for OLLI Silver Members and general admission; register at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org.

[SOON]  PERFORMANCE: Mutts Gone Nuts , January 13, 5pm
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to welcome Mutts Gone Nuts to Sarasota on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 5pm. Tickets on sale now. Imagine some of the most talented four-legged performers in the world in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular, and you get Mutts Gone Nuts. The all-star lineup includes Feather, a Guinness world record holder, a two-time World Champion disc dog, an Americas Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of previously discarded dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart. The family-friendly show runs about 70 minutes and was created by veteran comedy team Scott and Joan Houghton, who performed their duo act Jessie and James on variety stages from Tokyo to Las Vegas. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726. Pre-show dining is available through Mattison’s at the Van Wezel which is located inside the theatre. Reservations can be made on VanWezel.org or through the box office. Mutts Gone Nuts is locally sponsored by Nates Honor Animal Rescue. Adoptable dogs from Nates Honor Animal Rescue will be at the Van Wezel before the Mutts Gone Nuts performance.
[SOON]  GALA: 2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner , January 12, 6:30 pm

Sunshine From Darkness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the funding of local mental health services and programs and mental health research, has announced its 2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner. This annual fundraising event will take place on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive. The keynote speaker will be American comedian, actor, producer and writer Tom Arnold, who will speak about his journey with anxiety and longtime battles with addiction. The evening will feature Faces Behind the Stories, shining a spotlight on the personal, sometimes difficult journeys of four members of our community. The event will also feature the awarding of the 2024 Lee and Bob Peterson Legacy Award to Bunny Skirboll, founder of Compeer, Inc., a lively paddle raise, live music with Quintessence, featuring some very special guest vocalists, including Chris Eisenberg, and dancing. Tickets are $350; proceeds will benefit Sunshine From Darkness blue door services, which will focus on emotional literacy for youth, and youth mental health research. For more about Sunshine From Darkness or to purchase tickets to the Inspiring Hope Dinner, visit sunshinefromdarkness.org.

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