Hope and Healing

Christie Laird, Beth Alexander

May Smythe, Libby Callaway, Natasha Kamrani Neisha Simpson, Tara Bender Rick Abramson, Giles Ward, Bob Freeman

Mad Hatter celebrates 30 years of the Sexual Assault Center

After two years of virtual events, the 2022 Mad Hatter was back in high style. The evening was a lovely observance of the success and continued efforts of the Sexual Assault Center as 30 years of hope and healing for the community were celebrated. The mission of the SAC is to provide healing for children, adults and families affected by sexual assault and to end sexual violence through counseling, education and advocacy. The 30th annual Mad Hatter, hosted at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, brought in a gracious amount of financial support to help continue paving the way for the efforts and future plans of the organization.

The evening was grand, full of delicious bites and sweet sips including the drink of the night, the Mad Hatter Mule. Bubbles were poured, and both rich conversation and treats were indulged. Over the top hats of all kinds were tipped to the SAC in alignment to its mission. Feathers, fur, jewels and lace-topped chapeaus of all sorts brought life to every room that they entered.

After the cocktail hour and divine dinner, co-chairs Josephine VanDevender and Shanna Belott kicked off the main program. The audience raptly listened to a powerful story from Brittany Weiner and a message from SAC President Rachel Freeman. After speeches, the energetic live auction began and was curated by Max Goldberg and Lorraine McGuire. The night wrapped up with live music and dancing.

Although there is much work left to do, there have been many accomplishments to recognize. With more than 35,000 people in the community served since its inception in 1978, the SAC continues the mission to eliminate sexual violence. The SAC’s latest efforts are to champion legislation that advocates for victims and survivors and helps them to have a choice and freedom after an assault. The event was a huge success in the continued efforts to strive for change and awareness in the Nashville community.

BY BETHANY ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL SCOTT EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY

Co-chairs Josephine VanDevender and Shanna Belott Ingrid Perdikis

Vandana Abramson, Sophie Simmons

Chandra Watson, Katie Vance, Nealy Glenn, Sarah Gavigan, Leigh Watson

In the spirit and season of Thanksgiving

We are reminded that together we can make a difference.

Giving back to the community is a top priority for us here at Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty. With 100% of our agents participating in the Zeitlin Charitable Fund, we are able to support non-profit organizations assisting thousands of our neighbors in need. We are honored to partner with and give a portion of our sales to these local charities: Second Harvest Food Bank, Our Kids, Bridges of Williamson County and Shower Up.

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