Bob & Chris Pietrandrea
An Evening of Gratitude Sheila Scanlon, Pat & Dave Thompson
Marilynn & Rich Howard
Presented by McGuire Memorial Foundation, An Evening of Gratitude proved to be a beautiful and benevolent affair. Held at LeMont Restaurant in Mt. Washington, more than 175 guests enjoyed a delicious spread of Pumpkin Bisque, LeMont Salad, Beef Wellington, and a Fudge-draped Pecan Ball. The charitable spirit of the evening raised more than $32,000 in cash and in kind donations that will support the 2015 “Special Auction for Special People.” The annual auction — ready to celebrate year No. 23! — benefits the McGuire Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit committed to providing comprehensive funding to people with intellectual and physical disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum that may also include complex medical conditions. The highlight of An Evening of Gratitude was Hermie and David Granati making a special donation of a private home performance by the Granati Brothers to be bid on at the upcoming auction. “It is so gratifying to have friends like the Granati Brothers who always give their time so tirelessly to help the ‘Entrusted Treasures’ of McGuire Memorial Foundation,” says Dennis Sabatini, executive director of McGuire Memorial Foundation. This year’s “Special Auction for Special People” takes place at the Westin Convention Center Hotel on February 28. — R.J.
Anthony Teny, John Dobi
Beverly Beisgen, Henry Kacprzyk
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Lauren & Ryan Coulter
Marcia Butler, Mary Wood
Anthony Michelucci, Joe Michelucci, Jennie & Jim Boots
Dennis Sabatini, Sister Mary Thaddeus Markelewicz
Kathy & Todd Williams, David Granati, Celene Von Dutzman
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