Social Seens... Photography by Marc Mencher
Becky Dennis and her husband David, who is
the president and CEO of Eckerd Kids, were
thrilled with the evening’s results and the
keynote speech by John Quiñones of ABC News.
Tammy Harre and her husband Brian
have been providing a loving home and
opportunities for their foster children.
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Kim Ferrara and her husband Ray,
Chairman and CEO of ProVise Management
Group, LLC, one of the event’s main sponsors,
helped the gala raise awareness of this
life-changing organization.
Michael and Joan Kline lent their support to
this James Bond-themed fundraiser for RCS.
The James Bond impersonator who emceed
the event thanked Margo Skicewicz for the
outstanding work she did as the chair of the
gala committee.
Sue and John Thomas, new residents of
Dunedin, enjoyed this glamorous evening
for a good cause.
Jingle Jangle Jam
Eckerd Kids, founded by Jack and Ruth Eckerd in 1968, held its ninth annual Jingle Jangle Jam at The Hilton Carillon in
St. Petersburg. Guest speaker John Quiñones of ABC television’s Primetime spoke to the more than 400 guests about this vital
charity and the importance of raising funds to promote the well-being of children and families in need of a second chance in order
to ensure that each child has the opportunity to succeed.
Photography by Noraa and Gram
Spies and Black Ties
This second annual Grand Gala raised funds for RCS, which has been providing help and hope to people in need throughout Pinellas
County for nearly 50 years. RCS touches the lives of thousands of people who have faced hunger, homelessness and domestic violence.
The evening was entirely underwritten by the Sharky Family Foundation to ensure that all the funds raised go directly to RCS programs.