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BLOOM FOR STEPPING STONES
Stepping Stones hosted its 21st annual The Great Bloom fundraiser, presented by Roto-Rooter, on Saturday, September 6th at Element Eatery. The event raised a net total of more than $350,000 to benefit yearround programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Event chair Jenny Arena hosted the Gatsbythemed evening with classic casino-style games, music, activities, fabulous silent auction, a heartfelt program emceed by KISS 107’s JonJon and dinner by Element Eatery’s collection of restaurants. The event’s Presenting sponsor was Roto-Rooter. Gatsby sponsors include the Rendigs Foundation, the Hatton Foundation, and Mendy & Dr. Andrew Ringer. Fitzgerald sponsors include The Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation, The Pettengill Family, Eleanor & Steve Haussler, Terri Seurkamp Hogan, Towne Properties, and Susie & Neil Bortz. Stepping Stones is an impact agency serving hundreds of individuals with disabilities in day and overnight programs that increase independence and promote inclusion.
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1) Ann & Tim Hurley 2) Ashly & David Denison 3) Guests browse the Bloom silent auction, filled with premier packages 4) Eric Schmidt, Analeis Larsen, Jason Mondy, Maura Conine, Richard Larsen, Ashley Toon, Lindsey Schmidt 5) Dianne & Tom Wygle 6) Tim & Kyla Hemler, Stacey Browning, Kristen & David DeMarco 7) Guests channeled the Gatsby theme by trying their luck at the casino games. 8) Hunter & Jaime Freeman with Drew & Amy Everhart 9) Jenny Arena, Event Chair, greets the crowd at Bloom 10) Mark & Angela Soupene with Steve & Michele Rosenzweig