2017 DICK VITALE GALA The 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala, held at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, raised $2.8 million for pediatric cancer research, a record for the annual fundraiser. The event, honoring Coaches Brian Kelly (Notre Dame) and Bob Huggins (West Virginia), brought together more than 850 guests to raise money for cancer research and awareness. The gala was coordinated by Mary Kenealy events and featured a raffledoff Mercedes and the presentation of The John Saunders Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research and The Benjamin Gilkey Pediatric Research Grant. 32 SCENE | JUNE 2017 social SCENE PARTY pics PEOPLE ON THE TOWN DESIGNING DAUGHTERS ANNUAL GALA The 7th annual Designing Daughters Gala, held at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, was themed “Shipwrecked.” Features of the evening included aerial performances by live ‘mermaids,’ silent auction & raffle, margarita station by Tandoor Indian Restaurant, and music, dancing, and sea-themed bites. Event chairs were Ashley Gruters, Ashley Reeves, Kelly Calamaras, Anne Marie Timm, and Sheena Maini. The gala raised money for the Designing Daughters Grant fund, which awards grants to local non-profits. Alex & Jovanna Morgan, Matt & Diana Buchanon, Jesse & Katie Biter Jane Thompson, Montana Taplinger & Nikki Taylor Sheena Maini, Ashley Reeves, Kelly Calamaras, Ashley Gruters & Anne Marie Timm Patra Jordan Grant & Shawn Keller, Dick Vitale, Sarah & Sadie Keller Heather Schafer & Ali Miller Arun & Rimi Khazanchi with Michele & Chris Dillingham Josh Fisher & Enzo Grande Brian & Nichole Richeson Erendira & Nik Wallenda
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