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All Star Children's Foundation lights up the night with Twinkle Ball


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 12:00 p.m. November 20, 2023
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It was a historic moment for the All Star Children’s Foundation Nov. 14, for it was the nonprofit’s inaugural Twinkle Ball.

The hundreds of guests in attendance at Michael's On East were doing more than make history, though. They were also helping the young organization raise funds to support its mission of transforming foster care both for kids and the families that care for them.

Terri Klauber, Lisa Jackson and Autumn McConnell co-chaired the event, which transformed the Michael’s On East ballroom into a sparkling delight, in keeping with the theme.

In addition to a delicious dinner, guests enjoyed a live auction, paddle raise and vacation raffle. And, as an added bonus, the event was held on the birthday of Graci McGillicuddy, who co-founded the organization with her husband, Dennis.

Co-chairs Autumn McConnell and Terri Klauber,  Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Lisa Jackson
Co-chairs Autumn McConnell and Terri Klauber, Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Lisa Jackson
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Co-chair Terri Klauber and Michael Klauber
Co-chair Terri Klauber and Michael Klauber
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Allan Kesten and Pamela Johnson
Allan Kesten and Pamela Johnson
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Sheila Miller and CEO Denise Marzullo
Sheila Miller and CEO Denise Marzullo
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Co-chairs Lisa Jackson, Terri Klauber and Autumn McConnell
Co-chairs Lisa Jackson, Terri Klauber and Autumn McConnell
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Co-chair Lisa Jackson and Jeff Jackson
Co-chair Lisa Jackson and Jeff Jackson
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Clara Reynardus de Villaneuva and Donna Koffman
Clara Reynardus de Villaneuva and Donna Koffman
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Amy Hoskins, Melissa Howard and Mary Gratehouse
Amy Hoskins, Melissa Howard and Mary Gratehouse
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Faby and Dennis Jesse
Faby and Dennis Jesse
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Lora and Chris Bostick
Lora and Chris Bostick
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The Michael's On East ballroom was decorted beautifully with the theme.
The Michael's On East ballroom was decorted beautifully with the theme.
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Rod and Elaine Hershberger with Debbie and Tim LaPinka
Rod and Elaine Hershberger with Debbie and Tim LaPinka
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John Crichton, Chantale Langlois and Robert Morris
John Crichton, Chantale Langlois and Robert Morris
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Rob and Valerie Moulds
Rob and Valerie Moulds
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Rob and Inna Snyder
Rob and Inna Snyder
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All Star Children's Foundation Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Debbi Wheeler
All Star Children's Foundation Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Debbi Wheeler
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Tess Evanoff, Dan Starostecki and Jennifer Groff
Tess Evanoff, Dan Starostecki and Jennifer Groff
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Melissa Perrin, Katherine Harris,  Sydney Gruters and Inna Snyder
Melissa Perrin, Katherine Harris, Sydney Gruters and Inna Snyder
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Chris and Amy Fehr with Shamekia and Joseph Dunn
Chris and Amy Fehr with Shamekia and Joseph Dunn
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Aly Evans, Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Suzannah Evans
Aly Evans, Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Suzannah Evans
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Bill Schey and Steve Hutchinson
Bill Schey and Steve Hutchinson
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Julia Groom and Anand Pallegar
Julia Groom and Anand Pallegar
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Dane Gass and Robyn Sadlo with Dean and Lizzie Hautmaki
Dane Gass and Robyn Sadlo with Dean and Lizzie Hautmaki
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