Blue Ties & Butterflies was held April 18 at Michael's On East.
By
Kayleigh Omang
| 3:48 p.m. April 18, 2018
Black Tie
Share
Hearts fluttered for Child Protection Center at the Blue Ties and Butterflies gala on April 18 at Michael's On East.
This mission-focused gala brought guests together to support children in the community affected by child abuse.
Social hour was hosted in the atrium where eventgoers mingled while enjoying cocktails and appetizers. Shortly following was dinner, a mission moment, live auction and a special performance.
The evening concluded with a special shout-out to board president Karen Valentino, who celebrated her birthday at the gala.
Co-Chairwomen Tina Granthon and Clara Renardus de Villanueva
Lorri Loughlin and Karen Valentino
Hydrangeas in white, blue and purple adorned the tables.
Each guest was given a marble for the Pilar of Hope.
Each table assignment was decorated with a butterfly.
Paper flowers by CC's Paper Artistry decorated the front of the ballroom.
Butterflies were hanging from the ceiling.
Tammy Karp and Donna Koffman
Clara Renardus de Villanueva painted a painting for the evening.
The painting was auctioned off at the end of the evening.
A mini pillar of hope, the symbol of Child Protection Center, sat at the front of the room.
Brooke, a Suncoast Humane Society therapy pet, greets guests.
Erin Shriver, a textile designer, worked with child survivor Travis to create a piece to sell during the gala.
Kelly Marsh and Phil Rockey
Dan and Nicole Starostecki
Hope Wenk, Jill Larson, Stacie Baer and Shari Phillips
Lisa Libertore and Gregg Sledziewski
Linda Marks, Sherry Chapman and Annika Grande
Elaine and Rod Hershberger
Trista Tamburello and Wendy Mann Resrick
JP and Michelle Gniady
Keith and Michelle Senglaub
Denise Cotler and Wendy Deming
Terri Klauber, Nikki Sedacca and Pamela Hughes
Jaime Still and Lauren Hughey
Melissa and Ian Howard
A candy bar was available for guests to enjoy.
Co-Chairwomen Clara Renardus de Villanueva and Tina Granthon welcome guests to the gala and thank the sponsors.
