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SPARCC celebrates Christmas in Sarasota

SPARCC hosted Cookies, Cakes and Carolers on Dec. 5.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 12:55 p.m. December 5, 2018
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Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) doled out a little holiday cheer to supporters on Dec. 5.

The annual Cookies, Cakes and Carolers event took place at Michael's on East and included the singing of Christmas songs and a holiday bake sale, with more than 150 people in attendance. There was also a toy drive, the results of which will be donated to the children living at the SPARCC shelter this year. 

 

Auxiliary Recording Secretary and event co-chair Sidney Turner, Auxiliary President Linda Bergen, event co-chair Diane Muldoon and President and CEO of SPARCC Jessica Hays
Auxiliary Recording Secretary and event co-chair Sidney Turner, Auxiliary President Linda Bergen, event co-chair Diane Muldoon and President and CEO of SPARCC Jessica Hays
Gussie Bartell and Symphony O'Keefe
Gussie Bartell and Symphony O'Keefe
Luisa Goldman says she is excited to buy these famously delicious potato chip cookies.
Luisa Goldman says she is excited to buy these famously delicious potato chip cookies.
Eve Marino, Gina Jordan and Margo Bischof are in charge of distributing the tickets for the event.
Eve Marino, Gina Jordan and Margo Bischof are in charge of distributing the tickets for the event.
Kathleen Collins and Michelle Hearon
Kathleen Collins and Michelle Hearon
Chris Melick, Mary Mandl and Jamie Sooy
Chris Melick, Mary Mandl and Jamie Sooy
The toys donated at the event will be given to children of the families who utilize SPARCC.
The toys donated at the event will be given to children of the families who utilize SPARCC.
Board Chair Lori Rodgers and former Board Chair Susan Erhart
Board Chair Lori Rodgers and former Board Chair Susan Erhart
Anna Rinaldi, Barbara Skentzos and Anne Murfin
Anna Rinaldi, Barbara Skentzos and Anne Murfin
Pat Knasiak, Paula Griffin, Sandy Fulkerson, the second Vice President of SPARCC and Pat Bene
Pat Knasiak, Paula Griffin, Sandy Fulkerson, the second Vice President of SPARCC and Pat Bene
Susan Lanier and Jackie Clemons
Susan Lanier and Jackie Clemons
Mimmy Carlson, Patti Rohe and Colleen Flynn
Mimmy Carlson, Patti Rohe and Colleen Flynn
Linda Bergen, the Auxiliary President of SPARCC, spoke about the impact the fundraiser will have for victims of domestic violence assisted by SPARCC.
Linda Bergen, the Auxiliary President of SPARCC, spoke about the impact the fundraiser will have for victims of domestic violence assisted by SPARCC.
Jessica Hays, the president and CEO of SPARCC spoke about the benefits of fundraising for people who live at the SPARCC shelter.
Jessica Hays, the president and CEO of SPARCC spoke about the benefits of fundraising for people who live at the SPARCC shelter.

 

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