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LECOM raises money for student scholarships

The annual dinner and auction was held at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 7:09 p.m. October 30, 2016
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The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine held its LECOM Student Scholarship Auctions 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Saturday, Oct. 29. All proceeds benefited student scholarships at the Bradenton campus.

Attendees enjoyed a brief cocktail hour during which they could bid on several auction items before heading to the ballroom for dinner and programming. Auction items ranged from The Ohio State University gear to original artwork by Deborah Yash, who did a live painting at the event.

Kuna, Rajesh and Ranjana Agrawal.
Kuna, Rajesh and Ranjana Agrawal.
Dr. Katie Dinh, Yvonn Arrigo, Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Mike Arrigo Sr., Jadiera Martinez and Mike Arrigo Jr.
Dr. Katie Dinh, Yvonn Arrigo, Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Mike Arrigo Sr., Jadiera Martinez and Mike Arrigo Jr.
Judge Stephanie Domitrovich and Rebecca DeSimone
Judge Stephanie Domitrovich and Rebecca DeSimone
Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder and Debbie Porreco
Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder and Debbie Porreco
Deborah Yash does a live painting at the event, where she had a mermaid painting available through the auction.
Deborah Yash does a live painting at the event, where she had a mermaid painting available through the auction.
Rafael and Shirley Parrato with Michelle and Jim Selinski
Rafael and Shirley Parrato with Michelle and Jim Selinski
Diana and Mark Shoemaker
Diana and Mark Shoemaker
CEO of Millcreek Community Hospital Mary Eckert, Dr. Vincent Fierrodo and LECOM Provost Dr. Silvia Ferretti
CEO of Millcreek Community Hospital Mary Eckert, Dr. Vincent Fierrodo and LECOM Provost Dr. Silvia Ferretti
Dr. Derrell Billington and Lesley Hewks
Dr. Derrell Billington and Lesley Hewks
Robin and Dr. Howard Rosov
Robin and Dr. Howard Rosov
Oscar Njume and Ivan Grondona, Student Scholarship Ambassadors
Oscar Njume and Ivan Grondona, Student Scholarship Ambassadors
Amy and Chris Olson
Amy and Chris Olson
President and CEO Dr. John M. Ferretti
President and CEO Dr. John M. Ferretti
Laura and Joshua Colkmire
Laura and Joshua Colkmire
Dr. Silvia Ferretti, Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Debbie Porreco and Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder
Dr. Silvia Ferretti, Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Debbie Porreco and Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder
Emma and Cheryl Rothenberg
Emma and Cheryl Rothenberg
$150 worth of The Ohio State University gear available through the auction.
$150 worth of The Ohio State University gear available through the auction.
Scott Isaacson and Stacey Luvestsky
Scott Isaacson and Stacey Luvestsky
Bill and Marianne Lopata
Bill and Marianne Lopata
Corey and Denise Ogg with Sheila and David Anthony
Corey and Denise Ogg with Sheila and David Anthony
Tim O’Leary and Adam Collins
Tim O’Leary and Adam Collins
John Fetchero and Ashley Townsend
John Fetchero and Ashley Townsend
Shelby Swartzentruber, Michelle Nerney and Rebecca Jenkins, Student Scholarship Ambassadors, sell tickets for the raffle.
Shelby Swartzentruber, Michelle Nerney and Rebecca Jenkins, Student Scholarship Ambassadors, sell tickets for the raffle.
Dr. Arnie and Marci Weisgold
Dr. Arnie and Marci Weisgold
Leann Gilmore and Steve MacDonald
Leann Gilmore and Steve MacDonald
Elizabeth and Geoff Cordes
Elizabeth and Geoff Cordes

 

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