Michelle Benigni, Sherri Keefer
WISH 99.7’S 6TH ANNUAL PURSE PARTY WHO: 500 guests, including event host Cris Winter, WISH 99.7 morning show personality WHAT: The “Purses, Pets, and Polka Dots”themed event raised funds to benefit Animal Friends, a nonprofit companion animal resource center. WHERE: Sheraton Pittsburgh at Station Square Hotel HIGHLIGHTS: The charity fundraiser featured savory appetizers from Spaghetti Warehouse, sample sweets from Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Candy & Dessert Bar Creations, signature Clique Vodka WISHtini cocktails, and (most importantly!) cuddly kittens and puppies. Guests could also participate in the evening’s “Luxury Purse & More” auction, which featured over 100 items. Prizes included highend handbags, jewelry, fabulous gift baskets, Tiffany sunglasses, among other items. The prizes totaled an astounding $25,000 in value! — S.S. “We are so happy to see so many of our listeners and advertisers come out and have fun at our signature station event, as well as support such a wonderful cause.” — Alan Serena, vice president and general manager at WISH 99.7
Autumn Smith, Ondrea Burton, Mariah Howze, Kenya Thomas
PHOTOGRAPHS BY TARA ANTILL
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