Tom and Gabby Frederick, who opened
their Odessa estate for the Friends of Music
event, chatted with guest star Toby Keith
Nancy and George Mariani toasted the fun
evening’s abundant friends and creative
food stations with the red Solo cups that
Toby Keith sang about in one of his hits.
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Ken and Lisa Hamilton of the
Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach
appreciated the intimacy of Toby Keith’s
outdoor concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s
private benefit.
Monica Lukasik, PARC’s director of marketing,
and Karen Higgins, the president and CEO
of PARC, were both thrilled that this year’s
event was so successful.
before his performance.
Maureen Harrington and her husband
Tom of Raymond James & Associates, which
was this year’s main sponsor, greeted guests
to the Viva Las Vegas Party.
Kelli Caputo, who was PARC’s vice president
of Community Relations for 12 years, thanked
Dave Pilkington for being one of the co-chairs
of PARC’s Annual Golf Tournaments
and Fundraisers.
Friends of Music
Members of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s elite Friends of Music group gathered at the Odessa home of Gabby and Tom Frederick
for one of the group’s exclusive member appreciation concerts. Country singer Toby Keith, the evening’s headliner,
chatted, dined and posed with members, who were treated to a private performance. In addition to enjoying the live
music and camaraderie, Friends of Music members were proud to know that they were helping to change lives through
the performing arts.
Photography by Marc Mencher
Viva Las Vegas
PARC’s 43rd annual fundraiser spanned two days with the first day’s event being Viva Las Vegas, their casino themed party that
featured world-class aerialists, daring fire performers, casino games with raffle prizes, delicious food, and live and silent auctions.
The following day was their prestigious Golf Tournament that attracted pros and novices alike, followed by a dinner and an awards
ceremony. PARC is a non-profit organization that was established in 1953, and currently helps more than 800 individuals with developmental
and intellectual disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest.
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