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Children's Guardian Fund aims high for children

The Helping Our Kids Soar Fall Luncheon was held Nov. 15 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 3:48 p.m. November 15, 2018
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The Children's Guardian Fund hosted a colorful fall luncheon Nov. 15 at Michael's On East. 

Helping Our Kids Soar was an educational event where guests saw a short film called "Love Without Limits" and heard a panel discussion with Retired Major Connie Shingledecker, Judy Sharple and Lucio Aldavera-Alvarez. 

The Children's Guardian Fund is dedicated to helping kids who come out of abusive and neglectful situations get on their feet and eventually become self-sustaining adults. 

Co-Chairwoman Tresa Zumsteg, Robert Bernhard and Carol Belmont
Co-Chairwoman Tresa Zumsteg, Robert Bernhard and Carol Belmont
Co-Chairwoman Tresa Zumsteg and Carol Belmont
Co-Chairwoman Tresa Zumsteg and Carol Belmont
The tables were colorfully decorated, and the centerpieces were educational for the organization.
The tables were colorfully decorated, and the centerpieces were educational for the organization.
Carol Schoff and Debby Wendell
Carol Schoff and Debby Wendell
The raffle items got into the holiday spirit.
The raffle items got into the holiday spirit.
Dorothy Hultine, Carol Nash and Claudia Dombrow
Dorothy Hultine, Carol Nash and Claudia Dombrow
Michelle Jones, Winsome Wells and Carolyn Anderson
Michelle Jones, Winsome Wells and Carolyn Anderson
The dessert was served in a martini glass.
The dessert was served in a martini glass.
Anne Westman and Charlotte Hinman
Anne Westman and Charlotte Hinman
Lindsey May, Sally Dickinson and Michelle Andrews
Lindsey May, Sally Dickinson and Michelle Andrews
Co-Chairwoman Carol Belmont, Carmita DiMarco, Erica Wheatley, Carol Patullo and Wendy DeGirolamo
Co-Chairwoman Carol Belmont, Carmita DiMarco, Erica Wheatley, Carol Patullo and Wendy DeGirolamo
Mary Ann Sharp and Gail Staib
Mary Ann Sharp and Gail Staib
The Children's Guardian Fund helps children who have been removed from an abusive or neglectful situation.
The Children's Guardian Fund helps children who have been removed from an abusive or neglectful situation.
Kim Harris, Sara Winer, Priscilla Adams and Britton Stevens
Kim Harris, Sara Winer, Priscilla Adams and Britton Stevens
Gina Krinsky and Shawna Machado
Gina Krinsky and Shawna Machado
Douglas Anderson, Ken Fletcher and Charles Jones
Douglas Anderson, Ken Fletcher and Charles Jones
Kirsten Russell, Murray Devine, Kameron Hodgens and Andrea McHugh
Kirsten Russell, Murray Devine, Kameron Hodgens and Andrea McHugh
Karen Johnson and Meghan Connolly
Karen Johnson and Meghan Connolly
Board President Carol Belmont gives the welcome and introduction.
Board President Carol Belmont gives the welcome and introduction.
Graci McGillicuddy was surprised with a sash for her 77th birthday.
Graci McGillicuddy was surprised with a sash for her 77th birthday.
Graci McGillicuddy celebrated her birthday with her tablemates at the luncheon.
Graci McGillicuddy celebrated her birthday with her tablemates at the luncheon.

 

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