Caring Hearts gather for First Step's 15th annual luncheon
The Caring Hearts Luncheon was held Feb. 27 at Michael's On East.
By
Kayleigh Omang
| 3:03 p.m. February 27, 2018
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On Feb. 27, babies were invited to the ballroom of Michael's On East for the 15th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon by First Step.Â
The Caring Hearts Luncheon raises funds for the Mothers and Infants Program. This program provides substance abuse treatment for pregnant women and their babies. In all, over 400 families have been helped through First Step.Â
This is the first year that the luncheon has been sold-out.Â
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Honoree Nancy Page and Chairwoman Dana Keane
Bob Piper and Patty Beesley
Lenore Beesley and Friends handmade these headbands and then donated them to First Step.
There were many silent auction and raffle items available.
Jewelry was available for purchase.
The centerpieces were donated by Wade McVay.
First Step is an organization that provides help for mothers and babies undergoing substance abuse.
The Caring Hearts Luncheon benefits First Step's Mothers and Infants Program.
For $20, guests could purchase 26 raffle tickets to win baskets of items such as this coffee-themed basket.
These pearls were part of the silent auction.
Michael's On East was decorated with baby-themed decor.
Kevin Mclaughlin, Chad Falde and Jack Drew
Connie Rieben, Nancy Wettlaufer, Rachel Ben-Avi and Diane Mott Davidson
Carol Papish, Susan Shubert, Sandy Pass and Jane Pressman
Melissa Calhoun, Barbara Saabye, Edeli OConnell, Pat Mitchell, Chiquita O'Leary and Anne Silver
Kristin Mitchell with daughter Izabelle
Kristin Houser, Anne Gaines and Chip Schaaff
Barbara Cruz and Marisa Merlino
Norman Schimmel, Pat Robinson and Pete Abbott
Lenore Beesley and CEO and President David Beesley
