More than 650 people attended the 2016 Giving Hope Changing Lives gala benefiting St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities April 21 at The Galt House. Attendees heard inspirational stories from former residents and clients of St. Elizabeth’s programs and awards ceremony highlighting several St. Elizabeth’s supporters. Silent and live auctions accompanied the sit-down dinners
Photos by John Sodrel
Andrea Byrne, Brenda Byrne (SECC Council member), Fr. Jim FarrellTroy and Dawn Bennett (SECC Development Director)Spirit of Hope Award winners – Stephanie Warren, Don Daysome of the silent auction itemsRoger and Karen Harbeson, Bill KaiserRob and Catherine Dunn, Sally and Ed ReutebuchMelissa Fry Konty (SECC Council member), Adam Maksl, Aubrey Garman, Veronica MedinaMark Konty, Rep. Ed ClereLeslea Townsend Cronin (SECC Social Services Director), Christine and Leland HarbesonKris Jakoby (former SECC Council member), Shirley Richardson (SECC volunteer)Kerma (with CASA) and Larry HopewellJoe, Jaxson (adopted through Adoption Bridges program), and Jenni AmschlerJay (SECC General Counsel) and Joan Mercer, David Bethuram (SECC Interim Executive Director)Jaime Ruhl, Jill Lorey, Amanda SegravesHeidi Graham, Moira Daly, Anne Cristiani, Karissa McDowellguests checking out silent auction itemsGiving Hope Changing Lives Gala at the Galt HouseFr. Doug Marcotte, Ken Johnson (SECC President)Event Committee – Meagan Pfeifer, Karissa McDowellEvent Committee – Meagan Pfeifer, Karissa McDowellDeacon Charlie Brown (SECC volunteer), Fran Brown (SECC Council member), Kathy SchaferBrian Schmidt, Vicki Andres, Jack KoetterAngie Fenton (Emcee)
