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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast promotes partnerships at luncheon

The Igniting Potential luncheon was held Dec. 5 at Michael's on the Bay.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 5:00 p.m. December 5, 2019
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast hosted an encouraging and energetic luncheon Dec. 5 at Micheal's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.Ā 

The Igniting Potential luncheon had more than 200 supporters hearing words from staff and representatives on the positive impact the organization's mentor programs have on local youth. Pastor Kelvin Lumpkin led off the program with a blessing before President and CEO Joy Mahler addressed the crowd. David Rengifo and Victoria Phillips were each recognized as Bigs of the Year, and the program concluded with words from parent Maura Thompson as well as Mark Pritchett.Ā 

Tom Wood, president and CEO Joy Mahler and Susan Wood
Tom Wood, president and CEO Joy Mahler and Susan Wood
Big of the Year David Rengifo and Nina Fernandez
Big of the Year David Rengifo and Nina Fernandez
Sean Murphy and Big of the Year Victoria Phillips
Sean Murphy and Big of the Year Victoria Phillips
Maura Thompson with Anthony and Ashley Pressimone
Maura Thompson with Anthony and Ashley Pressimone
Eleanor and James Manser
Eleanor and James Manser
Destiny Korsch and Cecy Wentworth
Destiny Korsch and Cecy Wentworth
James Orr, Susan Flynn and Jon Groetzinger
James Orr, Susan Flynn and Jon Groetzinger
Tami Varckette and Michael Darty
Tami Varckette and Michael Darty
Kristina Eastmond and Carl Watkins
Kristina Eastmond and Carl Watkins
Bob Van Iten, Frank Spinola and Earnie Westwood
Bob Van Iten, Frank Spinola and Earnie Westwood
Jan Van Iten, Carol Westwood and Mary Jo Spinola
Jan Van Iten, Carol Westwood and Mary Jo Spinola
Drew Harris, Werner Knoop, Peter Wiederhorn and Dan Carter
Drew Harris, Werner Knoop, Peter Wiederhorn and Dan Carter
Karen and Wayne Roberts with Ira Paul
Karen and Wayne Roberts with Ira Paul
Laura Teller, Christine Jankowski and Angus Rogers
Laura Teller, Christine Jankowski and Angus Rogers
CJ Bannister, Mark Pritchett and Hollie Mowry
CJ Bannister, Mark Pritchett and Hollie Mowry
Andrea DelSantos and Jennifer Cardona
Andrea DelSantos and Jennifer Cardona
Kristin Fulkerson, Chris Crites and Fletcher Rush
Kristin Fulkerson, Chris Crites and Fletcher Rush
Jennifer Simms with Gina and Megan Taylor
Jennifer Simms with Gina and Megan Taylor

 

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