Transition To Betterness (T2B) “Gala XX”
HOT SHOTS HOT SHOTS HOT SHOTS HOT S January 28, 2017 at Caesars Windsor
Photos by Rod Denis. All people in photos listed from the left.
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1. Over 1,200 guests celebrated T2B’s 20th anniversary to raise a gross total of $565,000. Armed with a team of dedicated volunteers and plenty of sponsors, the T2B powerhouse group responsible for it all were: Co-founders Tania Sorge and Doris Lapico; Amber Hunter, Executive Director; Dave Hunter, Spokesperson and Co-Emcee of the gala and Melissa Iarusso, Fundraising Coordinator. 2. “Gala XX” wouldn’t be possible without the immense backing of title sponsors: The Stephanie & Barry Zekelman Foundation, Cypher Systems Group and The Lisa & Brian Schwab Foundation. The Lisa & Brian Schwab Foundation supports a number of health, arts, and sports initiatives in the Windsor Essex area, as well as humanitarian causes across the globe. Brian Schwab is also the leader of the Cypher Systems Group and a strong advocate for T2B for many years. On hand representing The Lisa & Brian Schwab Foundation were (Standing): Michelle Maggio, Franco Coscarella, Sam Bonadonna and John Minardi. (Seated):
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Diana Coscarella, Connie Bonadonna, Teresa Minardi and AnnaRita Giorgi. 3. During their own 20 year history Families First funeral homes have had the opportunity to support many local charitable groups including being a “Walk of Fame” sponsor of the 2017 T2B gala. And since Families First is a locally owned and family operated business, their staff — Denis Duguay, Simonne McNorton (Duguay), Jennifer Wells, Courtney Lightfoot, Kate Laub and Sherri Tovell — came out in full force to help the communities they serve. 4. Established in 1969, the Rosati Group encompasses several construction related companies and part of their success involves building relationships within the community where they live and work. The company also was a major sponsor and attended the gala with a few friends: Nick Rosati, Co-Owner; Chantel Rosati, Tania Sorge (T2B Co-founder), Reno Vespa, Toni Maceroni, Gloria Cavenago, BBIZIZ XX MMAAGGAAZZININEE •• MMAARRCCHH 22001177
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