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Girls Inc. thanks Champions for Girls

The nonprofit celebrated its top donors at a reception Jan. 24.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 9:33 p.m. January 24, 2017
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The top supporters of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County — AKA members of the giving circle Champions for Girls — who attended the organization’s donor appreciation event Jan. 24 were greeted by a few of the children who they’ve made a direct impact on.

Current Girls Inc. participants Gaby Avilas-Ramirez and Shayla White, major of Girls Inc. mock society “Dream Harbor,” were joined by Girls Inc. alumnas and staff members in handing out nametags to the couple dozen supporters who packed the Girls Inc. gymnasium to be honored.

Donors enjoyed refreshments and light bites while getting to know other supporters and some of the girls who are benefiting from the programs they’ve helped fund.

Joan and Bart Levenson with Kay Mathers
Joan and Bart Levenson with Kay Mathers
Kim Falco, Heather and Charlie Annaloro and Karen Fisher
Kim Falco, Heather and Charlie Annaloro and Karen Fisher
Julie Sullivan, Connie Thompkins and Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer
Julie Sullivan, Connie Thompkins and Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer
Claudia Cardillo, Sheba Matheu and Jennifer Compton
Claudia Cardillo, Sheba Matheu and Jennifer Compton
Gloria Moss and her daughter, Marian Moss
Gloria Moss and her daughter, Marian Moss
Teresa Hanafi, Peggy Graf, Kim Cornetet and Tricia Dickerson
Teresa Hanafi, Peggy Graf, Kim Cornetet and Tricia Dickerson
(Front) Shayla White, Gaby Avilas-Ramirez, (back) Alex Perez, Ariana Cruz and Jamie Minton
(Front) Shayla White, Gaby Avilas-Ramirez, (back) Alex Perez, Ariana Cruz and Jamie Minton
John and Pam Mader
John and Pam Mader
Jessie Wingar, Sally Seeger and Amy Nelson
Jessie Wingar, Sally Seeger and Amy Nelson
Marlo Turner and Lauren Hughey
Marlo Turner and Lauren Hughey
Susan Buck and Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer
Susan Buck and Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer

 

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