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Florida Hospital Starlight Gala
This year’s Starlight Gala, which featured the legendary musical group Earth, Wind and Fire, benefited Florida Hospital’s West
Florida Division Foundation. Nancy Morrison and Tia Young chaired the gala, while ABC Action News’ Wendy Ryan and Jamison
Uhler served as masters of ceremonies. Florida Hospital was established in 1908 and continues its faith-based mission to deliver
quality health care in our community. It is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health care providers.
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Gala organizer Marilyn McPhail, the director
of special events for Florida Hospital West
Florida Division Foundation, attended the
event with Todd Taylor.
The gala’s masters of ceremonies were
Jamison Uhler and Wendy Ryan of
ABC Action News, who both believe in
Florida Hospital’s mission.
Gala co-chair Tia Young and her husband
Victor were proud to be sponsors of the
2017 Starlight Gala.
Anna and Joe Kokolakis were excited to see
and hear Earth, Wind and Fire, which has
released 23 albums that have accumulated
more than 50 gold and platinum awards.
Tarpon Springs residents Lew and Terry
Smither, executive director of Florida
Hospital North Pinellas Foundation, enjoyed
this “Let’s Groove” benefit in Tampa.
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and his wife,
Dr. Catherine Lynch Buckhorn, enjoyed this
year’s gala that featured the musical group
Earth, Wind and Fire.