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FARA Energy Ball 2012: The FARA Energy Ball 2012 co-chaired by Tod & Tara Leiweke hosted an evening filled with cocktails, dinner, live & silent auctions and music to help fund the cure
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for Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and the USF Ataxia Research Center. The 700 guests
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had fun bidding electronically for silent auction items. Dr. Stephen Klasko who also deejays for fun rocked the house to kickoff the program and American Idol finalist, Shannon Magrane sang the National Anthem. Founders of FARA Energy Ball Paul & Suzanne Avery along with some of Tampa’s most generous philanthropists including Tom & Lauren Pepin, Sandi & Chris Sullivan, Bob & Debbie Basham, David & Catherine Straz helped raise more than $1.2 million. | Gourmet Feastival: The Centre celebrated the 21st annual Gourmet Feastival with a selection of delicious samples and sweet treats from local restaurants including Gratzzi Italian Grille, Datz, Fitlife Foods and Queen of Sheba. Communications specialist, Kathleen Pravlik spoke of the services she received at The Centre and the hope restored to her. Centre supporter, Helen
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Harmon served again as the event chair and Ann Madsen is the current executive director.
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(1) Tod & Tara Leiweke (2) Brooke Wetzork, Frances Hamblin, Pamela Kelsch, Clara Ferriolo, Damaris Quarles (3) Bob Johnston, Paul Avery, Katina Johnston (4) Cathy Cedro, Barbara Lynch, Enrique Crespo, Charlene Blakely (5) Jenny & Bill Kadow (6) Kathi Ifert, Teresa Cato, Ray Ifert (7) Kevin & Shazia Sparkman (8) Lucas & Michelle Carlo, Dr. Kelly & Michael Yokum, Dr. Catherine & Kevin Marcum (9) Sandi Sullivan, Bruce & Laurie Champion (10) Kathleen Pravlik, Ann Madsen, Helen Harmon (11) Pia Trujillo, Andres Hernandez (12) Dale Appell, Colette Cannova
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October/November 2012 www.TampaBayMetro.com
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