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The Florida Center for Early Childhood launches Wonder Gala


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 8:00 a.m. December 8, 2024
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What: Wonder Gala

Benefiting: The Florida Center for Early Childhood

When: Dec. 6

Where: The Ora


Event Chair Sandy Humenik with Event Co-Chairs Alex Zimmerman and Gretchen Bauer
Event Chair Sandy Humenik with Event Co-Chairs Alex Zimmerman and Gretchen Bauer
Photo by Lori Sax
Board of directors Jeffrey Woodin, Rochelle Curley, with Florida Center's CEO Kristie Skoglund, Sarrah Swasey, Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Chief Philanthropy Officer Kate Reed and Neal Horen
Board of directors Jeffrey Woodin, Rochelle Curley, with Florida Center's CEO Kristie Skoglund, Sarrah Swasey, Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Chief Philanthropy Officer Kate Reed and Neal Horen
Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Mirna Perez and Mirna Ruberte
Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Mirna Perez and Mirna Ruberte
Photo by Lori Sax
Denise and Eldi Deschamps and Patty and Greg Janssen
Denise and Eldi Deschamps and Patty and Greg Janssen
Photo by Lori Sax
Rochelle and August Curley
Rochelle and August Curley
Photo by Lori Sax
Kraig and Gloria Koach , Amy McGowan and Katherine Carr
Kraig and Gloria Koach , Amy McGowan and Katherine Carr
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Alvin Samara and Emelyn Reyes
Alvin Samara and Emelyn Reyes
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Donna Kaufman and Matt Snesavage
Donna Kaufman and Matt Snesavage
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Eric and Sarah Massey
Eric and Sarah Massey
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Joni and Ron Berrettini with Sandy Humenik
Joni and Ron Berrettini with Sandy Humenik
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Marion and Joe Lieb
Marion and Joe Lieb
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Angie and Meghan DeLong with Arianne and Kevin Robins
Angie and Meghan DeLong with Arianne and Kevin Robins
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Kelsey and Steve Schwartz with Janine and Michael Schwartz
Kelsey and Steve Schwartz with Janine and Michael Schwartz
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Laura Coyle and Margie Sutcuoglu
Laura Coyle and Margie Sutcuoglu
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Tim and Julie Doran
Tim and Julie Doran
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Pam and Tom Field
Pam and Tom Field
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M.J. and Neal Horen
M.J. and Neal Horen
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Valerie Jones and Toni Sexton
Valerie Jones and Toni Sexton
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Larry and Jennifer Cuervo
Larry and Jennifer Cuervo
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Laura and John Leeming
Laura and John Leeming
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Lee En-Chung and Rochelle Curley
Lee En-Chung and Rochelle Curley
Photo by Lori Sax
Ross and Olivia Koller
Ross and Olivia Koller
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Reid Buchanan and April Lee
Reid Buchanan and April Lee
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Dianna Henderson and Rich Fembleaux
Dianna Henderson and Rich Fembleaux
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John Ewens and Tom Waters
John Ewens and Tom Waters
Photo by Lori Sax

 

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