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LECOM auction benefits student scholarships

The annual Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — Bradenton Student Scholarship Auction was held on Oct. 28 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 11:12 a.m. October 29, 2017
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Rows upon rows of tables lined the ballroom and foyer Oct. 28 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

From designer purses to a motorized mini kart, there was something for everyone at the 2017 LECOM — Bradenton Student Scholarship Auction. Guests perused the auction items and lined up at the cash bar before being seated for dinner.

Proceeds benefited the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund.

Jeff Myers, Aaron Susmarski, Judge Stephanie Domitrovich and LECOM President and CEO John Ferretti
Jeff Myers, Aaron Susmarski, Judge Stephanie Domitrovich and LECOM President and CEO John Ferretti
Bryant Choe and Robert George, dean of the LECOM Medical School
Bryant Choe and Robert George, dean of the LECOM Medical School
Teri and Frank Runo
Teri and Frank Runo
Bryan and Melissa Boudreaux and Dr. Prashant and Yumi Pandya
Bryan and Melissa Boudreaux and Dr. Prashant and Yumi Pandya
Drs. Lucas and Victoria Reinhartz
Drs. Lucas and Victoria Reinhartz
Kelly Sassano, Linda Kunke, Lesley Hawks and Dr. Derrell Billington
Kelly Sassano, Linda Kunke, Lesley Hawks and Dr. Derrell Billington
Patti Erenstoft and Carol Squires
Patti Erenstoft and Carol Squires
Marc Ottenga and Dr. Todd and Christine Nolan
Marc Ottenga and Dr. Todd and Christine Nolan
Alexander Sena and Dr. Pamela Chapman
Alexander Sena and Dr. Pamela Chapman
Eric Barnes and Judi Light
Eric Barnes and Judi Light
Live music by Fetch (pictured: brothers Chris, Victor and John Fetchero) kept the party going at the LECOM — Bradenton Student Scholarship Auction.
Live music by Fetch (pictured: brothers Chris, Victor and John Fetchero) kept the party going at the LECOM — Bradenton Student Scholarship Auction.
Julia McIlrevey and Adam Collins
Julia McIlrevey and Adam Collins
Sharon and Dr. Arnold Graham
Sharon and Dr. Arnold Graham
Tables upon tables of auction items lined the ballroom and the adjacent foyer.
Tables upon tables of auction items lined the ballroom and the adjacent foyer.
Theresa Novak and Chad Coleman
Theresa Novak and Chad Coleman
Bethany and Nathan Carr
Bethany and Nathan Carr
Craig and Millie Fine with Shirley and Rafael Parrato
Craig and Millie Fine with Shirley and Rafael Parrato
Tyler Anderson and Lauren Miller
Tyler Anderson and Lauren Miller

 

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