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A Life Story Foundation celebrates at Big Top

The Cirque to Cure gala was held March 14.

By Harry Sayer
| 9:30 p.m. March 14, 2020

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A Life Story Foundation brought its supporters to the Ulla Searing Big Top March 14 for its annual gala.

The Cirque to Cure gala — which raises funds for ALS research — had guests mingling in the Big Top's reception area, taking photos, getting their face painted, and enjoying all the colorful attractions the circus has to ofter. The program included a live auction and a performance from circus members.

Shaina Swan, Traci and Mike Smullen and Julie Swan

Ken Swan

Latoya and Nirmal Patel with Karen Gray

Kirk Krajewski

Angela Krajewski

Michael Newton-Brown

There were plenty of auction items to bid on.

Jennifer Jordan

Auctioneer Geoff Cowan

Ann Carter and Nancy Moreno

Each seat had a prize.

Sara Vargas

Sara Vargas and Ellen Kealey

The night's proceeds went to ALS research.

Zack and Danyal Swan

Linda and Ron Kalka with Fay Lazaris

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