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PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Wishes at Southgate Mall


  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 2, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Wishes at Southgate Mall
Randi Donahue with Emma and Bri Oliva
Randi Donahue with Emma and Bri Oliva
The Terres family with family friend Will (right) enjoying the freshly squeezed juice at Williams Sonoma
The Terres family with family friend Will (right) enjoying the freshly squeezed juice at Williams Sonoma
Lillian Chapman getting hair extensions in her hair at Nuovo
Lillian Chapman getting hair extensions in her hair at Nuovo
Daniel Asanakas doing a yoga pose with Lululemon instructors
Daniel Asanakas doing a yoga pose with Lululemon instructors
Anissa Sanchez with granddad Jim Santori
Anissa Sanchez with granddad Jim Santori
MAC did face painting
MAC did face painting
Terri Klauber and her granddaughter Nevaeh
Terri Klauber and her granddaughter Nevaeh
Knickole and Katherine Curtis with Scheryl Vierra
Knickole and Katherine Curtis with Scheryl Vierra
Donna and Shepard Condon
Donna and Shepard Condon
Eric and Will Biazza
Eric and Will Biazza
Co-Chair Rosemary Angeleri
Co-Chair Rosemary Angeleri
Lucas Sanchez, Hunter Towler and Mico Sanchez with the Oriole Bird.
Lucas Sanchez, Hunter Towler and Mico Sanchez with the Oriole Bird.
Volunteers Lea Mei and Blair Williamson
Volunteers Lea Mei and Blair Williamson
Sam Davidson, Susan Jones and Alene Fawler
Sam Davidson, Susan Jones and Alene Fawler
Jennifer and son Kyle Peters. Kyle is a brain cancer survivor and  last year was granted his wish— a trip to New York City.
Jennifer and son Kyle Peters. Kyle is a brain cancer survivor and last year was granted his wish— a trip to New York City.
Daniel Asanakas playing mini-golf at the Ritz-Calrton Members Club booth
Daniel Asanakas playing mini-golf at the Ritz-Calrton Members Club booth

 

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