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Supporters Rise & Shine for Planned Parenthood brunch


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 10:25 a.m. December 8, 2025
Co-chair Kara Wootson, Planned Parenthood Director of Philanthropy Lauren Stroman, Co-chairs Lissa Murphy, LaVerne Green and Roz Painter-Goffi
Co-chair Kara Wootson, Planned Parenthood Director of Philanthropy Lauren Stroman, Co-chairs Lissa Murphy, LaVerne Green and Roz Painter-Goffi
Photo by Lori Sax
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What: Rise & Shine Brunch

Benefiting: Planned Parenthood of Florida

When: Dec. 7

Where:Ā Michael's On East

Norma Kwemski, Momma Ashley Rose and Kay Kwemski
Norma Kwemski, Momma Ashley Rose and Kay Kwemski
Photo by Lori Sax
Kristin Prince and Jennifer Johnson
Kristin Prince and Jennifer Johnson
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Kara Wootson, Dawnyelle Singleton, Vin Foderingham and Kay Mathers
Kara Wootson, Dawnyelle Singleton, Vin Foderingham and Kay Mathers
Photo by Lori Sax
Brent Giangregorio and Katie Carter
Brent Giangregorio and Katie Carter
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Jan McClure and Terry Brackett
Jan McClure and Terry Brackett
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Katie Hayes and Susannah Kitler
Katie Hayes and Susannah Kitler
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Alida Gorin and Karlene ChinQuee
Alida Gorin and Karlene ChinQuee
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Sarah Wertheimer and Felice Schulaner
Sarah Wertheimer and Felice Schulaner
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Barbara Brizdle and Jim Heskett
Barbara Brizdle and Jim Heskett
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Heather Cooper and Lauren Kurnov
Heather Cooper and Lauren Kurnov
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Patti Wertheimer, Micki Sellman and Claudia Cardillo
Patti Wertheimer, Micki Sellman and Claudia Cardillo
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Momma Ashley Rose and Leah Perlman
Momma Ashley Rose and Leah Perlman
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Meg Gilbert and Jeanette Robinson
Meg Gilbert and Jeanette Robinson
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Michele Lipman, Pamela Ansell and Amanda Cattaneo
Michele Lipman, Pamela Ansell and Amanda Cattaneo
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Pam Brown, Barbara Horan, Ashley Brown and Lisa Rubinstein
Pam Brown, Barbara Horan, Ashley Brown and Lisa Rubinstein
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Lisa Rubinstein and Bruce Rodgers
Lisa Rubinstein and Bruce Rodgers
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Barbara Banks and Eduardo Anaya
Barbara Banks and Eduardo Anaya
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Sharon and Steve Patrice
Sharon and Steve Patrice
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Tanya Cashoreli and Stephanie Banks
Tanya Cashoreli and Stephanie Banks
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Jim Prozzi and Margaret Bryant
Jim Prozzi and Margaret Bryant
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E. Scott Osborne, Bill Manning, Ruth Mickelsen and Elizabeth Spahn
E. Scott Osborne, Bill Manning, Ruth Mickelsen and Elizabeth Spahn
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Rita Rust and Terry McGannon
Rita Rust and Terry McGannon
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Joanne Powers and Lindy Monda
Joanne Powers and Lindy Monda
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Susan Gorin and Sue Jacobson
Susan Gorin and Sue Jacobson
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Sydney and Mercedes Johnson
Sydney and Mercedes Johnson
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Dena Prior and Niki Townsend
Dena Prior and Niki Townsend
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