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Selah Freedom supporters gather to end human trafficking


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 8:00 a.m. November 16, 2024
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What: Light the Path Ending Trafficking from North to South

Benefiting: Selah Freedom

When: Nov 14.

Where: The Westin Sarasota


Carrie and Frank Truaske, Stacey Efaw, Darryl Strawberry, Laurie Swink, Kimberly Weller and Joanne and Ralph Hoehne
Carrie and Frank Truaske, Stacey Efaw, Darryl Strawberry, Laurie Swink, Kimberly Weller and Joanne and Ralph Hoehne
Photo by Janet Combs
Trudi Schutta, Sabrina Aquino and Vincenza Antonacchio
Trudi Schutta, Sabrina Aquino and Vincenza Antonacchio
Marlene and James Orr
Marlene and James Orr
Brenna Cole, Kariza Livingston and Stacey Reed-Cash
Brenna Cole, Kariza Livingston and Stacey Reed-Cash
Photo by Janet Combs
Mary Lou Johnson, Debbi Wilson and Michelle Harkins
Mary Lou Johnson, Debbi Wilson and Michelle Harkins
Photo by Janet Combs
Michelle Swartz, Julia Piermont, Melissa Mathis and Sara Carson
Michelle Swartz, Julia Piermont, Melissa Mathis and Sara Carson
Denise Saputo and Mary Keane
Denise Saputo and Mary Keane
Despite looking like sisters they are in fact mom Brandi Moore and her daughter, Marley.
Despite looking like sisters they are in fact mom Brandi Moore and her daughter, Marley.
Erica Bernal is on staff with the Westin Banquet Department.
Erica Bernal is on staff with the Westin Banquet Department.
Silent auction items at the Selah Freedom gala, Light the Path to end trafficking
Silent auction items at the Selah Freedom gala, Light the Path to end trafficking
Photo by Janet Combs
Silent auction items include a pink guitar signed by pop star singer Taylor Swift.
Silent auction items include a pink guitar signed by pop star singer Taylor Swift.
Brenda McGowan, Yvonne Lefevre and Leonard Giarrano
Brenda McGowan, Yvonne Lefevre and Leonard Giarrano
Carol Erickson peruses the silent auction items.
Carol Erickson peruses the silent auction items.
Senor Stockstand and Kimberly Weller
Senor Stockstand and Kimberly Weller
The Maloney family: Melissa, Scooter and cousin Stacey
The Maloney family: Melissa, Scooter and cousin Stacey
Ruth Barker and Kathy Webb
Ruth Barker and Kathy Webb
Donna Hazeltine, Tabitha Joyce, Ann Marie Micalizzi and She Gerber
Donna Hazeltine, Tabitha Joyce, Ann Marie Micalizzi and She Gerber
Photo by Janet Combs
Al Antonacchio and Andrea Martone
Al Antonacchio and Andrea Martone
Catherine Holmquist and Kathy Kozlowski
Catherine Holmquist and Kathy Kozlowski
Carl and Charlotte Troiano attend Selah Freedom Light the Path to end trafficking gala on Nov. 1 at the Westin, Sarasota.
Carl and Charlotte Troiano attend Selah Freedom Light the Path to end trafficking gala on Nov. 1 at the Westin, Sarasota.
Tameka Murtagh escorts guests into the VIP lounge at the Westin.
Tameka Murtagh escorts guests into the VIP lounge at the Westin.
Photo by Janet Combs
Selah Freedom held its Light the Path to end trafficking gala at the Westin Sarasota on Nov. 13 with about 250 guests in attendance.
Selah Freedom held its Light the Path to end trafficking gala at the Westin Sarasota on Nov. 13 with about 250 guests in attendance.
Photo by Janet Combs

 

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