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An Abundance of Joy – A Celebration of Care
. . . A Great Evening!
Thank you to all that attended and supported the Foundation this past Saturday evening at Avon Oaks Country Club. It was an enjoyable evening and event to support the mission and programs of the Farrell Foundation. We are most grateful to the 200+ guests that attended along with many others that supported the evening with a gift but could not attend. A big special Thank You to each of the members of the Gala Committee for their effort creating a wonderful, fun and successful evening. We appreciate Host Andrew Mangels CLFF Board President, Lindsay Buckingham, Special Projects Reporter form WKYC TV Channel 3, as our MC along with Auctioneer Bob Hale from Benefit Auction Services. Bob coordinated the Live Auction, Fund-A-Need & Paddle Drop events.
Foundation Board Member Scott Thompson led the charge with his tireless effort reaching out to the community to embrace the mission of the Foundation and encouraging their support and strong attendance. Bravo to Scott for his enthusiasm and effort!
Guests bid on multiple items for the Silent Auction & Live Auctions coordinated by the Gala Committee, with very special kudos to Kathy Kassimatis & Betsy Wallace, along with other committee members: Ike Brooks, Jerry Devis, Dorothy Faller,
Ed Farrell, Kathy Kassimatis, Marilyn Krock, Andrew Mangels, Dave Plaskon, Richard Skerl, Jeanine Surace, Scott Thompson, Betsy Wallace and Rosemary Ware. Special thanks to the effort of the Foundation Board and Staff for their collaboration on the Gala: Andrew Mangels, Ike Brooks, Dorothy faller, Ed Farrell, Lydia Gadd, Sally Ollerton, Scott Thompson and Betsy Wallace. Staff: Jerry Devis, Kate Fayen, Nadine Kodysz and Linda Santanen. A Big Thanks to each of our sponsors for the event and their continued support. Flower centerpieces were created by Maureen Shannon with support of Hospice of the Western Reserve, along with Uncle John’s Plant Farm. Guests enjoyed a wonderful meal & dessert served by Avon Oaks attentive staff. All enjoyed music with the Tom Tweedle Ensemble and the enthusiasm and spirit of Drummer Billy Coakley. A special art exhibit was coordinated by CLFF Resident Artist Lee Ann Eyre of a Tree of Life, made by Foundation participants. The financial success will be shared later this week and images in upcoming Constant Contact Newsletters.
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