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Diamonds in the Rough Luncheon featuring Linda Larsen


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 3:00 p.m. March 24, 2011
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On Thursday, March 24, we will raise awareness for mental health at our annual Diamonds in the Rough Luncheon at Michael's On East. The gathering includes an inspiring speech by Linda Larsen, a raffle for an exquisite Akoya Keshi and Tahitian Pearl necklace and the second annual Diamond Award to honor an individual who has met the challenge of mental illness with courage, perseverance and humor. Last year's honoree, Diane Kreisman, along with her family, was honored for her triumph in living successfully Another feature of "Diamonds in the Rough" will be the collection of distinctive jewelry provided by MK Designs and The Golden Image Jewelry Store. Both have agreed that 15% of all sales at the luncheon will be donated to Sunshine from Darkness and directed to brain research to find a cure for mental illness. Luncheon Reservations are $65 per person and should be made by March 18, 2011. For more information about Diamonds In the Rough please call Marlene Hauck at (941) 504-6717 or visit www.sunshinefromdarkness.com
Diamond Award honoree Keith Adams and Diane Kreisman
Diamond Award honoree Keith Adams and Diane Kreisman
Elaine Meshad, guest speaker Linda Larsen and Pat Knippers
Elaine Meshad, guest speaker Linda Larsen and Pat Knippers
Jennifer Archangeli and Nancy McCarty
Jennifer Archangeli and Nancy McCarty
Joan Biller and Ora Mendels
Joan Biller and Ora Mendels
Ellen Cavanaugh and Dr. Norma Lee Mittenthal
Ellen Cavanaugh and Dr. Norma Lee Mittenthal
Marlene Hauck, Heart of Gold honoree Ann Hartka and Bunny Skirboll
Marlene Hauck, Heart of Gold honoree Ann Hartka and Bunny Skirboll
Susan and Keith Adams
Susan and Keith Adams
Diane Kreisman and Chairwoman Emily Walsh
Diane Kreisman and Chairwoman Emily Walsh
Cornelia Matson and Susan Kenyon
Cornelia Matson and Susan Kenyon
Chairwoman Emily Walsh and guest speaker Linda Larsen
Chairwoman Emily Walsh and guest speaker Linda Larsen
Lee Peterson, Susan and Diamond Award honoree Keith Adams and Heart of Gold honoree Ann Hartka
Lee Peterson, Susan and Diamond Award honoree Keith Adams and Heart of Gold honoree Ann Hartka
Lee Peterson and Heart of Gold honoree Ann Hartka
Lee Peterson and Heart of Gold honoree Ann Hartka
Lee Peterson with Dorothy and Norman Kreisman
Lee Peterson with Dorothy and Norman Kreisman
Thomas Quigley and Nancy McCarty
Thomas Quigley and Nancy McCarty
Sylvia Samet, Andi Munzer and Marlene Hauck
Sylvia Samet, Andi Munzer and Marlene Hauck

 

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