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BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER RAISES MONEY FOR FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM
FOURTH ANNUAL ASSOCIATES LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
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kyland Trail’s 13th annual Benefits of Laughter gala raised $540,000 for the Financial Aid Fund, which provides need-based assistance to our clients and families. Held October 21, 2010 at the beautiful St. Regis Atlanta, the event featured entertainment by John Heffron, winner of the popular television series Last Comic Standing. The Honorary Chairs for Benefits of Laughter 2010 were community leaders and longtime friends of Skyland Trail, Amy
John and Helen Gordon, Karen and Richard Parker
and Cecil Conlee. Benefits of Laughter was organized by co-chairs Leslie Wierman and Anne Hennessy, who were assisted by a dedicated team of community and business volunteers. Business leader Jim Kelley chaired the corporate committee, which secured a number of high-profile sponsorships for the event, including AirTran Airways.
Tommy and Wally Hills
Sarah and Scott Goodman, Carol Goodman
Robby and Tyler Wynne
Jim Kelley and Anne Morgan, Leslie and David Wierman, Anne and Peter Hennessy
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kyland Trail thanks Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher for opening their lovely home to donors, friends and sponsors at the Patron Party for Benefits of Laughter 2010. The evening was a chance to celebrate this year’s successful event.
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J O U R N E YS M AG A Z I N E
Mary Ann Quin, Tom Johnson, Dorothy C. Fuqua, Rex Fuqua, author and guest speaker Julie Hersh
Sara Cotton, Barbara Sparkes, Anna Paré
Benefits of Laughter 2010 Honorary Chairs Amy and Cecil Conlee
Mark West, Patron Party hosts Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher, Beth Jones, Leslie Wierman
Duvall and Rex Fuqua with Skyland Trail President Beth Finnerty
Anne Hennessy, Dina Woodruff, Betsy West
SKYLAND TRAIL
Associates Luncheon Sponsor Nancy Fallon and Event Co-Chair Leigh Pollard
DEDICATION OF THE DOROTHY C. FUQUA CENTER AT SKYLAND TRAIL
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BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER PATRON PARTY
Terry Vawter, Michelle Sullivan, Kim Marks
kyland Trail’s Fourth Annual Associates Luncheon & Fashion Show raised more than $35,000 for Skyland Trail’s direct client services. The afternoon featured guest speaker and author Julie Hersh and fashions by Saks Fifth Avenue. Cochairs for the event were Associates President Sarah Goodman and Vice President Elizabeth Spiegel Leigh Pollard. Major sponsors for the 2011 luncheon included VEINInnovations, Oxford Industries, Ann Paré Dermatology, and Laura Pearce Ltd.
n November 2010, Skyland Tail held a ribbon cutting and dedication for the Dorothy C. Fuqua Center at Skyland Trail. The day celebrated named additions to the building: the Hugh M. Inman Wing; the Goodman Training and Education Center; the Charles Evans Computer Learning Center; the Tompkins Family Art Gallery; the Dot and Ed Jackson Patio Garden and The Pathway to Recovery.
June Tompkins and Inez Oliver
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Betty Ann Inman, Carol Goodman, Rex Fuqua, Linda Munson, Dot Jackson, Michael Tompkins, June Tompkins, Mark West, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Doug Jackson, Dot Jackson, Clay Jackson
Betty Ann Inman, Skyland Trail President Beth Finnerty, Carol Goodman SPRING 2011
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