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All Star Children's Foundation marks 5 years at Twinkle Ball


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 9:46 a.m. November 14, 2025
John and Amy Hoskins co-chair Twinkle Ball 2025 with Terri and Michael Klauber.
John and Amy Hoskins co-chair Twinkle Ball 2025 with Terri and Michael Klauber.
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What: Twinkle Ball

Benefiting: All Star Children's Foundation

When: Nov. 12

Where: The Ora

Signature smiles from Tom Koski, Jill Levine, Sherry Koski and Scott Levine
Signature smiles from Tom Koski, Jill Levine, Sherry Koski and Scott Levine
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All Star Children's Foundation co-founders Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy with son Dennis Jr., who traveled from Massachusetts.
All Star Children's Foundation co-founders Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy with son Dennis Jr., who traveled from Massachusetts.
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Sporting a patriotic clutch Fiona McFarland stops for a quick photo with Matt Melton.
Sporting a patriotic clutch Fiona McFarland stops for a quick photo with Matt Melton.
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The twinkling smiles belong to Camilla King, Kristin Hoffman, Brandi Roebuck, Mary Bane Stevens and Chelsea Hernandez.
The twinkling smiles belong to Camilla King, Kristin Hoffman, Brandi Roebuck, Mary Bane Stevens and Chelsea Hernandez.
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Sisters Sofie and Piper Fancher volunteer at Twinkle Ball 2025 held at The Ora on Nov. 12 for 425 guests.
Sisters Sofie and Piper Fancher volunteer at Twinkle Ball 2025 held at The Ora on Nov. 12 for 425 guests.
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Twinkle Ball 2025 was held on Nov. 12 at The Ora with 425 guests in attendance.
Twinkle Ball 2025 was held on Nov. 12 at The Ora with 425 guests in attendance.
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Michael Orsini, Debi Wheeler, Lorenzo Orsini and Alyssa Albertino arrive at the Twinkle Ball.
Michael Orsini, Debi Wheeler, Lorenzo Orsini and Alyssa Albertino arrive at the Twinkle Ball.
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Sheila Miller and Betsy Friedman are among the first to arrive.
Sheila Miller and Betsy Friedman are among the first to arrive.
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Jessica Andrews, Matt and Joy Easterwood, Stephanie Schafer and Corrie Wassum
Jessica Andrews, Matt and Joy Easterwood, Stephanie Schafer and Corrie Wassum
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The stars are bright at Twinkle Ball 2025.
The stars are bright at Twinkle Ball 2025.
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Kim and Kelly Arnold look forward to some auction bids to raise money for the All Star Children's Foundation.
Kim and Kelly Arnold look forward to some auction bids to raise money for the All Star Children's Foundation.
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Twinkle Ball supporters Deb Kabinoff and Scott Taylor.
Twinkle Ball supporters Deb Kabinoff and Scott Taylor.
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Cheers to Kerry Kenney, Wendy Davis, Tiffany Farrell and Carolyn Cooper.
Cheers to Kerry Kenney, Wendy Davis, Tiffany Farrell and Carolyn Cooper.
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Chris Beehler and Jayne Jones
Chris Beehler and Jayne Jones
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Tom and Lynnet Conley, Karen Grierson, Kathryn Carr and Charlene Wolff
Tom and Lynnet Conley, Karen Grierson, Kathryn Carr and Charlene Wolff
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Denise and Del Cotton
Denise and Del Cotton
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Alyssa and Paul Fiumano are met at the door with champagne flutes.
Alyssa and Paul Fiumano are met at the door with champagne flutes.
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Dr. Braun and Jeanne Graham with Gayle and Jack Daniels
Dr. Braun and Jeanne Graham with Gayle and Jack Daniels
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It's a girls night out for Sarah Karp Renkliyuz, Taylor Karp Teymuri, Elizabeth Topp and Tammy Karp.
It's a girls night out for Sarah Karp Renkliyuz, Taylor Karp Teymuri, Elizabeth Topp and Tammy Karp.
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Bill and Connie Schey look forward to an evening with Rae and Kirk Malcolm.
Bill and Connie Schey look forward to an evening with Rae and Kirk Malcolm.
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Auction ready are Stacie and Kyle Ham.
Auction ready are Stacie and Kyle Ham.
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Dennis and Faby Jesse
Dennis and Faby Jesse
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Patton Cox and Mary Ann Cricchio
Patton Cox and Mary Ann Cricchio
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Bruce and Lisa Feinman
Bruce and Lisa Feinman
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Maureen Glasgow with Melissa Wieiman and Jeff Parker
Maureen Glasgow with Melissa Wieiman and Jeff Parker
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Robert De Warren and Yan Lu don the biggest smiles.
Robert De Warren and Yan Lu don the biggest smiles.
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It's a champagne toast with Pam Beauchamp, Denise and Del Cotton.
It's a champagne toast with Pam Beauchamp, Denise and Del Cotton.
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Michelle Mitchell, bid card#102 and Sharon Stevenson.
Michelle Mitchell, bid card#102 and Sharon Stevenson.
Jonathan and Michelle Mitchell with Sharon and Scott Stevenson
Jonathan and Michelle Mitchell with Sharon and Scott Stevenson
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Chrissy Albice and Reese Milner
Chrissy Albice and Reese Milner
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Heather and Winfred Van Workum
Heather and Winfred Van Workum
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Diana Main and Theresa Woodling
Diana Main and Theresa Woodling
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Melanie and Peter Kretzmer
Melanie and Peter Kretzmer
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The All Star Children's Foundation presented Twinkle Ball on Nov. 12 with 425 guests in attendance.
The All Star Children's Foundation presented Twinkle Ball on Nov. 12 with 425 guests in attendance.
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Catered by  Michael's on East the crew includes Jef Demotta, Tracey McCammack and Jimmy Shawver.
Catered by Michael's on East the crew includes Jef Demotta, Tracey McCammack and Jimmy Shawver.
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Terri Klauber is proud of these Cardinal Mooney Class of 2026 students including Alexis Betz, Nevaeh Crews and Emily Smalley.
Terri Klauber is proud of these Cardinal Mooney Class of 2026 students including Alexis Betz, Nevaeh Crews and Emily Smalley.
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Kyle Baker and Nicholas Libreros stop for a quick photo outside the ballroom.
Kyle Baker and Nicholas Libreros stop for a quick photo outside the ballroom.
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