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CAN celebrates 25 years of service to those living with HIV/AIDS

Community AIDS Network Sarasota held its anniversary celebration Nov. 17.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 11:39 p.m. November 17, 2016
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Supporters of Community AIDS Network came together at the Mary Ann Robinson Wellness Center on Thursday, Nov. 17 to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary. The evening began with a cocktail hour for guests to mingle and enjoy light bites, followed by a performance by Mezzo Soprano Carol Sparrow and Tenor Randolph Locke. The couple performed “Cantata  for CAN,” an original piece by composer Thomas Pasatieri created specifically for the organization.

Co-Chairwoman Margaret Wise with Molly Schechter
Co-Chairwoman Margaret Wise with Molly Schechter
Karen Sweeney with Marci and Mark Weibel
Karen Sweeney with Marci and Mark Weibel
Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow perform Composer Thomas Pasatieri’s “Cantana for CAN.”
Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow perform Composer Thomas Pasatieri’s “Cantana for CAN.”
Diana Armbrust and Teri Hansen
Diana Armbrust and Teri Hansen
Scott George, chief advancement officer for CAN, with Mary Ann Robinson
Scott George, chief advancement officer for CAN, with Mary Ann Robinson
Richard Carlisle, CAN CEO, welcomes the crowd.
Richard Carlisle, CAN CEO, welcomes the crowd.
Mary Lifland, Erika Lisch and Andrew Chapman
Mary Lifland, Erika Lisch and Andrew Chapman
Nikki Taylor and Scott Guinn
Nikki Taylor and Scott Guinn
Carol Sparrow performs a solo during Composer Thomas Pasatieri’s “Cantana for CAN.”
Carol Sparrow performs a solo during Composer Thomas Pasatieri’s “Cantana for CAN.”
Molly Schechter, Flora Major, Renee Sheade and Jack O’Neil
Molly Schechter, Flora Major, Renee Sheade and Jack O’Neil
Angela Ristuccia and Tanya Schreibman
Angela Ristuccia and Tanya Schreibman
Co-Chairwoman Carolyn Michel sings happy birthday to Jim Buck.
Co-Chairwoman Carolyn Michel sings happy birthday to Jim Buck.
Allison Silver, Gloria Moss, Ron Carter and Jimmy Neal
Allison Silver, Gloria Moss, Ron Carter and Jimmy Neal
Alix Redmonde and Penny Hill
Alix Redmonde and Penny Hill
Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow perform Composer Thomas Pasatieri’s “Cantana for CAN.”
Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow perform Composer Thomas Pasatieri’s “Cantana for CAN.”
Chairman Charlie Huisking and Stephanie Grosskreutz
Chairman Charlie Huisking and Stephanie Grosskreutz
John Moore with Susan and Jim Buck
John Moore with Susan and Jim Buck
Susan Malloy Jones and Scott George, chief advancement officer for CAN
Susan Malloy Jones and Scott George, chief advancement officer for CAN
Zach Buffington and Liz Stamoulis
Zach Buffington and Liz Stamoulis
Kara and Daniel Morgan
Kara and Daniel Morgan

 

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