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Week of April 24 – April 30, 2015
Gala of Hope Raises $200k for American Cancer Society
by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A blacktie and formally dressed gathering occurred last Saturday at the Hall of Springs for a major fundraiser – the Eleventh Annual Gala of Hope. Funds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society’s regional programs such as the HopeClub, a support community for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. HopeClub is the hub of all the American Cancer Society’s patient and family service programs in the Capital Region.
Photos by Francesco D’Amico
This year’s theme – “Road To The Emerald City” drew a parallel between the journey Dorothy, Toto and her friends experienced, with the road to a cure and the treacherous journey that anyone affected by cancer must take. “It was a great night in the Emerald City as we were joined by many community leaders in the fight against cancer,” said Michele Mack, Senior Manager, Distinguished Events for the American Cancer Society. Ms. Mack gave a preliminary estimate that this year’s Gala of Hope raised approximately $200,000.
Anthony Di Giovanni and Catalina Ciobanu
Michele and Ron Riggi
Karen Finnerty and Pam Opperman
The event’s honorees: The MILOT FAMILY. Eric Ren, Bridget Milot Ren, Joe Milot III, Colleen Milot, Joe Milot
Dawn MacKillop-Soller and Christian Soller
Emmet and Karen Finnerty
Brian Evans, Event Chairs Danielle Evans and Christianne Smith, William Potts
Betsy and Mark Fuchs, Jessica and Joe Nicolla