Celebrate Wellington’s Finest At ‘A Breath of Fresh Air Affair’ Feb. 11 On Feb. 11, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will celebrate some of Wellington’s finest citizens at “A Breath of Fresh Air Affair” at the Lodge at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The tropical-themed evening will include hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a short honoree program, dancing to live music, bidding on exclusive auction items and a sit-down dinner for an expected 150-plus guests. Chairs for the second annual Wellington’s Finest Gala are Alan and Anne Gerwig, and honorary chairs are Jerel and Linda Humphrey. A Breath of Fresh Air Affair will be the culmination of fundraising campaigns run by a number of honorees selected from among prominent residents and business people in the community. The 2012 Wellington’s Finest honorees were announced Oct. 5 at a kickoff party at Beef Wellington Steakhouse & Social Club and include: Jeffrey and Charlene Bishop, Silvia C. Garcia, Anna Grzebien and Patrick Dewar, Marc and Sharon Melnick, Mark and Debbie Plaxen, Nicholas and Tracee Sama, Jeremy Slusher, Mike and Lauren Sterlacci and Michael Stone. It is hoped that their fundraising efforts will heighten awareness of the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to support research to develop a cure for the disease.
cocktail party in November at the home of Kirk Alexander and Veronica Pedro. Joining the Alexanders on the 2012 Wellington’s Finest committee are Susanne Bennett, Adrian and Lisette Castro, Jeff and Jodi Earle, Brad and Beth Goldstein, Jeff and Stacey Greer, Cherie Kennen, Joe and Ashley Maguire, Marc and Sharon Melnick, Francine Nelson, Susan Rispoli and Lauren Sterlacci. Tickets for the Feb. 11 gala are $175 each, and table sponsorships are available. For reservations, information on sponsorships, or to make a donation in the name of one of the honorees, contact the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at (561) 683-9965, e-mail kgray@cff.org or visit http:// palmbeach.cff.org/finest. The Palm Beach Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is located at 700 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 100, in West Palm Beach. Photos courtesy Davidoff Studios
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the respiratory and digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial backing of supporters, the foundation is making a difference. In addition to the kickoff party and the finale in February, the event committee also organized a mid-campaign
Event Chairs — (Standing) Alan Gerwig, Anne Gerwig, Linda Humphrey and Jerel Humphrey; (seated) Palm Beach CFF Chapter Founder Mary Weiss.
Honorees — (Standing) Charlene Bishop, Sharon Melnick, Lauren Sterlacci and Silvia C. Garcia; (seated) Jeffrey Bishop, Mike Sterlacci and Jeremy Slusher; (not pictured) Anna Grzebien, Patrick Dewar, Marc Melnick, Mark Plaxen, Debbie Plaxen, Michael Stone, Nicholas Sama and Tracee Sama.
Event Committee — (Standing) Brad Goldstein, Jeff Earle, Susanne Bennett, Jeff Greer, Susan Rispoli, Cherie Kennen, Adrian Castro and Lauren Sterlacci; (seated) Sharon Melnick, Jodi Earle, Stacey Greer and Lisette Castro; (not pictured) Kirk Alexander, Veronica Pedro, Beth Goldstein, Marc Melnick, Francine Nelson, Joe Maguire and Ashley Maguire.
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