Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's puts on fashion luncheon

2019's Cause 4 Fashion was held Dec. 4 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:30 p.m. December 4, 2019
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Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's 2019 Cause 4 Fashion luncheon saw hundreds of supporters gathering for a good cause Dec. 4. 

The event hosted at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall had NCF patrons and supporters mingling before sitting down for words from board chairman Ronald Beck as well as co-chairwomen Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and Kelly Lavin.

It was then time for the main event. Emcee Pam McCurdy led a fashion showed featuring clothing from Talbots and Robert Graham and worn by members of the Parkinson's community and their caregivers. The luncheon concluded with words from NCF CEO Robyn Faucy-Washington and a chance drawing.

Co-chairwoman Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, CEO Robyn Faucy-Washington and co-chairwoman Kelley Lavin
Co-chairwoman Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, CEO Robyn Faucy-Washington and co-chairwoman Kelley Lavin
Carolina and Meghan Murphy with Sandie Ivers
Carolina and Meghan Murphy with Sandie Ivers
Carol and Bill Pollack
Carol and Bill Pollack
Kathy and Gana Gilkey
Kathy and Gana Gilkey
Guests bought tree ornaments to support NCF.
Guests bought tree ornaments to support NCF.
Marvin Albert and Carolyn Betz
Marvin Albert and Carolyn Betz
Mirella and Gene Tomasic with Mary Fontana
Mirella and Gene Tomasic with Mary Fontana
Anne Lynch, Linda McKellar, Mary Bleakley and Marge Lavender
Anne Lynch, Linda McKellar, Mary Bleakley and Marge Lavender
Lauren Stroman, Sara Robinson and Amy Hernden
Lauren Stroman, Sara Robinson and Amy Hernden
Dick Williams, Sara Weinberg and Rich Williams
Dick Williams, Sara Weinberg and Rich Williams
Pat Abbott, Toni Adare and Michele Kaleida
Pat Abbott, Toni Adare and Michele Kaleida
Board chair Ron Beck, Judith Bell and Charles Slater
Board chair Ron Beck, Judith Bell and Charles Slater
Linda Cope, Patti Decina, Cathy Levi, Mara and Tom Eckhardt
Linda Cope, Patti Decina, Cathy Levi, Mara and Tom Eckhardt
Laurie Lieberman, Kathy Finnerty, Sandra Martin and Marian Tagliarino
Laurie Lieberman, Kathy Finnerty, Sandra Martin and Marian Tagliarino
Sharon Prizant, Monica Van Buskirk and Ann Logan
Sharon Prizant, Monica Van Buskirk and Ann Logan
Kathleen Houseweart and Medora Sheehan
Kathleen Houseweart and Medora Sheehan
Jo Rutstein, Brian Lipton and Anne Virag
Jo Rutstein, Brian Lipton and Anne Virag
Board chair Ron Beck addressed the crowd.
Board chair Ron Beck addressed the crowd.
Event co-chairwoman Mary Kenealy-Barbetta spoke to the audience.
Event co-chairwoman Mary Kenealy-Barbetta spoke to the audience.
Pam McCurdy emceed the show.
Pam McCurdy emceed the show.
John Ryan Murphy and Carolina Murphy
John Ryan Murphy and Carolina Murphy
Gary Syvertsen
Gary Syvertsen
Linda and Kristi Garner
Linda and Kristi Garner
Alex and Carol Adonna
Alex and Carol Adonna
Kate Honea and John Ryan Murphy
Kate Honea and John Ryan Murphy
John Moore and Leslie Martin
John Moore and Leslie Martin
Steve Oppen
Steve Oppen
Bill and Susan Moore
Bill and Susan Moore

 

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