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Sea into the Future
The Florida Medical Clinic’s Foundation of Caring, located in Lutz, celebrated its 11th year of working to make a difference
in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties during its annual Celebration of Caring fundraiser held at Port Tampa Bay in Tampa.
Carrie Laird was the chair, and the Port’s President and CEO Paul Anderson was the honorary host and speaker for the evening
of dining, gaming, bidding and dancing. The Foundation of Caring supports local nonprofits through its ongoing help with
volunteerism and collaborative leadership, as well as with funding.
JULY/AUGUST 2016
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Carrie Laird, who served as the fundraiser’s chair,
and her husband Rick, enjoyed the casino-style
gaming tables during the evening.
The Honorable Bob Martinez, former governor
of Florida and mayor of Tampa, and his
First Lady Mary Jane were among the over 500
guests who attended the fundraiser in Tampa.
Kelley Delatorre and her husband Joe,
CEO of the Florida Medical Clinic, enjoyed
the festivities of the evening to benefit the
Clinic’s Foundation of Caring.
Alyce Benge and her husband, board member
Darryl, represented the Tampa Bay Lightning,
where he is the executive vice president, Arena
general manager and grant allocation chair.
Port Tampa Bay’s President and CEO
Paul Anderson was thanked by Foundation of
Caring’s Executive Director Deborah Thielen
for serving as honorary host and speaker.
Michael Shea and board/committee member
Silvana Capaldi appreciated the opportunity
to visit with friends at their table.