- April 25, 2024
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Candice, Bill, Maryl and Lauren Henry
The night had a fantasy forest theme.
Paulette Saggio and Linnea McAlpin with co-chairs Linda Monda and John Mabardi
Co-chairs Dr. Jacque and Lacy Ray
Alyssa Simons and Jessica Rogers
The event had a fantasy forest setting.
Nick Ferline and Aubrey Simons
Adrienne and Keith Johnson
Joe and Lisa Adamaitis
Hunter Carpenter, Jennifer Gray, Hanna Foster and Connor Borden
Norma and Albert Cohen
Robin and David Shapiro
Dennis Walsh and Eleonore Freihofer
Phyllis and Hank Battie
John Herz-Midler and Denise Cotler
Kathleen Coty
Susan and Bill Kelley with Elenor Maxheim and Jane Matson
Daniel Budslick and Elma Pandza with Lisa and John Budslick
The night had a fantasy forest theme.
The night had a fantasy forest theme.
Lisa Baker, Caleb Tavill, Dr. Christine Laramee, Fred Tavill, President and CEO Philip Tavill and Joyce Tavill
Errol and Christy Sackett
Mark and Katie Padgett
Marci and Michael Klein
Renee Phinney
Lauren Nielsen sings to start the program.
Jessica Rogers thanks the audience.
Parent speaker Olivia Harvey spoke to her appreciation of Children First.
Phil Tavill as the big bad wolf
Phil Tavill thanks the audience.
Stephanie and Allen Hochfelder were recognized for their $350,000 multi-year gift to Children First.
The night had a fantasy forest theme.
Laura Peppard and Evan Ackerman
Rebecca and Seth Berman
Danica Jojic and Vlado Konatar
Dick and Deborah Miller
Children First supporters entered a fantasy forest during the organization's Fairytale Ball at Michael's On East on April 9.
The annual event — held in person once again after two years of online presentations — transformed the Michael's On East ballroom into a verdant and magical forest to match the "Into The Woods" theme. Guests matched the theme with a series of colorful and extravagant designs that evoked fantasy figures and storybook villains. The event benefits Children First's development screenings, early childhood education programs and more.
The night's program started in earnest following the social hour where vice president of philanthropy Jessica Rogers welcomed the audience back to the event. Guests heard from speaker Olivia Harvey who detailed how Children First has benefited her and her family. Children First President and CEO Philip Tavill later took the stage as the Big Bad Wolf to address the crowd.
Supporters Stephanie and Allen Hochfelder were also recognized for their $350,000 multiyear gift for Children First's annual support fund. Rogers presented the couple with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation.
The night concluded with music and dancing.
