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Big Brothers Big Sisters recognize supporters at luncheon

The lunch event was held Dec. 9.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:45 a.m. December 10, 2021
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast celebrated its mentors, mentees and supporters at its Investors Luncheon at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens on Dec. 9.

Guests mingled in the event space overlooking the bay before sitting down for the program hosted by mistress of ceremonies Emily Kinzer. President and CEO Joy Mahler welcomed the audience and spoke before having several Big Brother and Big Sister mentors and their mentees speak about how the program has benefited them.

Ross Alander, Poppy Rosano, Jay Kasmark and president and CEO Joy Mahler
Ross Alander, Poppy Rosano, Jay Kasmark and president and CEO Joy Mahler
Heather Urribarri, Gregory and Jennifer Jack and Dona Chianese
Heather Urribarri, Gregory and Jennifer Jack and Dona Chianese
Matt Kahn, CJ Bannister and Emily Kinzer
Matt Kahn, CJ Bannister and Emily Kinzer
Matt Neier and Angela Freniere
Matt Neier and Angela Freniere
The event was hosted at Michael's on the Bay
The event was hosted at Michael's on the Bay
Bob and Jan Van Iten with Carol and Ernie Westwood
Bob and Jan Van Iten with Carol and Ernie Westwood
Mary Jo and Frank Spinola
Mary Jo and Frank Spinola
Randi Meyer and Nancy Gold
Randi Meyer and Nancy Gold
Jim Magero, Andrew Elingsen and Gwen Magero
Jim Magero, Andrew Elingsen and Gwen Magero
John Rivera, John Barringer, Shelly Van Dusen and Courtney Barringer
John Rivera, John Barringer, Shelly Van Dusen and Courtney Barringer
Lora Morningstar, Kathie Roberts and Kathie McManus
Lora Morningstar, Kathie Roberts and Kathie McManus
Melanie Johnston and Don Patterson
Melanie Johnston and Don Patterson
Christine Richmond and Laura Tellor
Christine Richmond and Laura Tellor
Gina Taylor with Stephen and Redenta Picazio
Gina Taylor with Stephen and Redenta Picazio
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Nikki LeFevre and Jason Green
Rayne Estrada and Anthony Baldo
Rayne Estrada and Anthony Baldo
Kim Standish and Linda Shelton
Kim Standish and Linda Shelton
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