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PHOTO GALLERY:2012 Meet the Rays Luncheon


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 27, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY:2012 Meet the Rays Luncheon
Caroline Halfacre and her 8-year-old son Charlie enjoyed spending the afternoon with their good friend Kim Brewer and her son Hayden, 12.
Caroline Halfacre and her 8-year-old son Charlie enjoyed spending the afternoon with their good friend Kim Brewer and her son Hayden, 12.
Braden River Little Leaguer Chase Buckley, 10, attended the event with his grandmother Susann Wright.
Braden River Little Leaguer Chase Buckley, 10, attended the event with his grandmother Susann Wright.
Jessica Polito and Judy Reynoso work together at Diverse Workforce Solutions, LLC.
Jessica Polito and Judy Reynoso work together at Diverse Workforce Solutions, LLC.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, Jake McGee and Matt Moore answered questions about some of last season’s memorable moments.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, Jake McGee and Matt Moore answered questions about some of last season’s memorable moments.
Missy Weishaar brought her two daughters Kylee, 12, and Tatum, 11, to this year’s luncheon.
Missy Weishaar brought her two daughters Kylee, 12, and Tatum, 11, to this year’s luncheon.
Six-year-old Billy Pardy Jr., pictured with his dad Billy Pardy, and 8-year-old Logan Wendell couldn’t wait to get their baseballs autographed.
Six-year-old Billy Pardy Jr., pictured with his dad Billy Pardy, and 8-year-old Logan Wendell couldn’t wait to get their baseballs autographed.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Moore signed autographs for those in attendance.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Moore signed autographs for those in attendance.
Jimmy Chestnut was one of 20 chamber members chosen to get autographs after the luncheon.
Jimmy Chestnut was one of 20 chamber members chosen to get autographs after the luncheon.
Veronica Brandon Miller and Kelly Gardner of the Goodwill Foundation attended the Meet the Rays Luncheon for the first time.
Veronica Brandon Miller and Kelly Gardner of the Goodwill Foundation attended the Meet the Rays Luncheon for the first time.

 

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