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1 . Judy Nicholls , Barbara Maccabe , Christine and Robert Bartholomew 2 . Molly Jolly , Renee Pepys Lowe , Catherine Lowe 3 . Brian Robertson , Sarah Cameron , Toni and Barry McManus , Tess Breen 4 . Chris Simonsen , Lisa Evans 5 . Kelly Bozza , the late William Steiner ( passed away after event ) 6 . Barry and Toni McManus 7 . Tess Breen , Maegan Lujan
AMBASSADOR LUNCHEON
Nearly $ 470,000 was raised at the 25th annual Ambassador Luncheon on Oct . 28 to benefit Orangewood Foundation , which serves current and former foster youth and others in the community . The event , which took place at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel , honored the organization ’ s “ ambassadors ,” who are donors and volunteers that support the nonprofit ’ s efforts . Guests were able to tour a set of nine interactive stations designed and built by students at Samueli Academy , a public charter school and one of Orangewood Foundation ’ s programs ; other foundation programs were highlighted at each station . During the lunch , Resource Center Supervisor Lisa Evans , who has worked at Orangewood for 25 years , was honored with the Gen . William Lyon Crystal Vision Philanthropy Award for her commitment to Orange County youth , as was demonstrated by Lyon , Orangewood ’ s founding board chairman . Longtime Orangewood supporter and kitchen volunteer Kelly Bozza was also recognized with the William G . Steiner Heart of Service Award . ( orangewoodfoundation . org ) — S . S .
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1 . Surina and Joseph Mazzola 2 . Molly Jolly , Patty Juarez 3 . Regan Phillips , Sara Van Dusen , Sarah Minakary , Dana Strader 4 . Anna Linsley , Regan Phillips
FRIENDS OF CASA HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
A record-breaking fundraiser , more than $ 620,000 was raised at the Friends of CASA Holiday Luncheon on Dec . 8 to support the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County , which works on behalf of children who have experienced abuse , neglect and abandonment . The luncheon started as a holiday tea in 1995 and the event has garnered over $ 6 million since then . Taking place at Vea Newport Beach , the latest event was attended by 437 guests and began with a reception including tray-passed Champagne and a display of auction packages on the Riviera Lawn . Guests were invited to fulfill a foster child ’ s wish for items from school clothes to art supplies or a trip to Disneyland , displayed on ornaments on the Barclay Butera-sponsored Starfish Wish Trees . Then , attendees moved into the ballroom for lunch and a fashion show presented by Lafayette 148 New York and South Coast Plaza , with models offering a sneak peek of the label ’ s resort 2023 collection ; a pop-up shop allowed guests to purchase some items , with 10 % of sales going to CASA . A keynote address was given by volunteer Marie Crosson and her CASA youth , Amy , who shared how having an advocate can completely change the course of a child ’ s life . Additionally , an opportunity drawing was sponsored by Lugano Diamonds , which donated an 18-karat rose gold floral bracelet adorned with VS collection diamonds . ( casaoc . org ) — S . S . NBM
TOP SECTION : LIA STUDE / WERKIT PHOTO ; BOTTOM SECTION : JOHN WATKINS
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