Planned Parenthood hosts "In this Together" on International Women's Day
Planned Parenthood's Sarasota Dinner & Silent Auction was held March 8 at The Hyatt Regency.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 9:54 a.m. March 9, 2018
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Supporters of Planned Parenthood gathered on March 8 in the Hyatt Regency for the "In This Together" 2018 Sarasota Dinner & Silent Auction.Â
High security was placed around the event, as a few protesters gathered outside the Hyatt. Once past security, pink lights lit up the ballroom with more than 500 guests in attendance. Â
The evening, coinciding with International Women's Day, celebrated women and women's rights to affordable healthcare.
Bradenton native and actress, Sarah Glendening graced the stage to sing "What About Us" by P!nk.Â
The keynote speaker was Wendy Davis, former Texas Senator. The night was themed around her pink sneakers, which she wore during an 11-hour fillibuster against a measure putting restrictions on abortion laws in Texas. Davis took the stage to end the program.
This pendant, created for Planned Parenthood by Michael Chokr of Diamond Vault, was the raffle item for the night.
Alysha Shelby and Susan Renfrew
Susan Holik and Anita Holec
Amber Burgess and Lissa Murphy
Robin Shapiro and Pam Brown
Morgan Dain and Julie Baron
Silent auction items included this shirt signed by journalist Gloria Steinem.
Co-Chairs Drs. Karen Hamad and Jon Yenari
Co-Chairs Drs. Jon Yenari and Karen Hamad, Patricia and Roger Courtois, Carolyn and Bob Johnson with Clare and Richard Segall
A pair of pink sneakers signed by former Texas Senator Wendy Davis were up for bids in the silent auction.
Sarah Glendening sings "What About Us" by P!nk.
Sarah Glendening dedicated her performance to her two daughters.
Co-Chairwoman Patricia Courtois welcomes guests.
Carole Kleinberg and Lisa Kleinberg
Melissa Gindling and Sarah Glendening
The floral arrangements were provided by Beneva Flowers & Plantscapes.
Emily Deibert and Rose McClain
Pamela Tenaerts and Jennifer Goldsack
Christine Jennings and Dennis Rees
Barbara Banks Photography donated two 45-minute sessions.
Co-Chairwoman Carolyn Johnson address the crowd.
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's newest CEO, Stephanie Knight, addresses the crowd.
Co-Chairs Drs. Jon Yenari and Karen Hamad ask guests to fill out a donation card, as anonymous donor agreed to match up to $80,000.
The Planned Parenthood pendant was won by Katie Hayes.
Co-Chairwoman Clare Segall introduces keynote speaker Wendy Davis, while wearing the same brand of pink sneakers Davis wore.
Former Texas Senator Wendy Davis gives her speech.
