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Selah Freedom stirs the waters against sex trafficking

Rock the Boat was hosted Nov. 15 at The Westin Sarasota.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:11 p.m. November 15, 2018
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Selah Freedom hosted Rock the Boat Nov. 15 at The Westin Sarasota. 

Originally, the event was scheduled to take place on The Westin Sarasota rooftop, but because of bad weather, it was moved into the ballroom. 

The event was an evening cocktail hour, with hors d'oeuvres, drinks and live entertainment. Guests then heard remarks from Co-Chairs Elizabeth Moore and Marko Radisic and President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez Fisher about why they are passionate about the mission of Selah Freedom and its fight against sex trafficking.

Co-Chairs Elizabeth Moore and Marko Radisic with President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez Fisher
Co-Chairs Elizabeth Moore and Marko Radisic with President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez Fisher
Mimi Carlin and Kyle Lawton
Mimi Carlin and Kyle Lawton
Tammy Karp and President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez Fisher
Tammy Karp and President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez Fisher
Steve and Inna Snyder with Jennifer and Larry Fox
Steve and Inna Snyder with Jennifer and Larry Fox
Eleni Marinucci and Barb Lancer
Eleni Marinucci and Barb Lancer
Teri Najmolhoda and Ashley Kozel
Teri Najmolhoda and Ashley Kozel
Richard Karp and Brian Mariash
Richard Karp and Brian Mariash
Rebecca Milbank and Lauren Medford
Rebecca Milbank and Lauren Medford
Guests could purchase a surprise box from Kendra Scott.
Guests could purchase a surprise box from Kendra Scott.
Live entertainment played throughout the night.
Live entertainment played throughout the night.
A variety of hors d'oeuvres were served.
A variety of hors d'oeuvres were served.
Hello Gorgeous had a photo booth open for guests.
Hello Gorgeous had a photo booth open for guests.
Heather Roembke, Gretchen Bauer, Valerie Leatherwood and Staci Baer
Heather Roembke, Gretchen Bauer, Valerie Leatherwood and Staci Baer
Misty LaPerriere, Julie Gercus, Jessica Costello and Scott Mayforth
Misty LaPerriere, Julie Gercus, Jessica Costello and Scott Mayforth
Al Reynolds and Fern Buchler
Al Reynolds and Fern Buchler
Alison Gardner and Jan Sirota
Alison Gardner and Jan Sirota
Lea and Andrew Deweerd
Lea and Andrew Deweerd
Selah Freedom sold Tshirts and bracelets.
Selah Freedom sold Tshirts and bracelets.
Tom and Renee Brady
Tom and Renee Brady
Lindsay Howell and Gina Benderson
Lindsay Howell and Gina Benderson
Susan Brennan, Valerie Leatherwood, Bev Fisher and Jennifer Simms
Susan Brennan, Valerie Leatherwood, Bev Fisher and Jennifer Simms
Co-Chairs Marko Radisic and Elizabeth Moore tell the guests about Selah Freedom.
Co-Chairs Marko Radisic and Elizabeth Moore tell the guests about Selah Freedom.

 

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