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Melissa Francis, a Fox News anchor who is best known for her role as Michael Landon’s younger daughter Cassandra Cooper
Ingalls on the television show Little House on the Prairie, shared stories and lessons she has learned to help raise funds for Clearwater’s
RCS, which provides help and hope for people in need. The evening reception was held at the Belleair Country Club, and each
guest received an autographed copy of Melissa’s new book, Lessons from the Prairie.
Nancy Raymond, who was one of
the evening’s three co-chairs, and her
husband Paul believe in RCS’s mission
of aiding those in need.
Event co-chair Jackie Orr and her daughter
Madison Orr Hauenstein, the executive
director of The ARC Tampa Bay Foundation,
enjoyed Melissa Francis’ remarks.
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Dr. Michael Andriola and his wife JoAnna
can consistently be counted on to help
community causes such as RCS.
Melissa Francis was thanked for her presentation
by RCS’ Campaign Development Director
Melissa Reddington and event chair
Bette Crown.
Candace and David Martens were honored
to be able to lend their support to RCS
and its many programs.
Ron Lancaster and his wife Gay,
a benefit co-chair, are great supporters
of the community and the work RCS
does to combat hunger, homelessness
and domestic violence.