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Moffitt's Mission Possible luncheon supports new treatments in cancer


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 9:20 p.m. April 12, 2026
Alisa Pettingell, Eileen Curd and Graci McGillicuddy
Alisa Pettingell, Eileen Curd and Graci McGillicuddy
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What: Mission Possible luncheon

Benefiting: Moffitt Cancer Center

When: April 9

Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Dr. Nainesh Parikh, Eileen Curd, Graci McGillicuddy and guest speaker Josh Carpenter head into the event.
Dr. Nainesh Parikh, Eileen Curd, Graci McGillicuddy and guest speaker Josh Carpenter head into the event.
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Grace Reed, Layne Thompson, Stacey Price and Megan Snider check guests in for Moffitt Cancer Center's annual Mission Possible event held at Selby Gardens on April 9.
Grace Reed, Layne Thompson, Stacey Price and Megan Snider check guests in for Moffitt Cancer Center's annual Mission Possible event held at Selby Gardens on April 9.
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Event Chair Eileen Curd with volunteer auctioneer Bart Lowther
Event Chair Eileen Curd with volunteer auctioneer Bart Lowther
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Evella Feldhacker and Debi Wheeler
Evella Feldhacker and Debi Wheeler
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Elle McComb, Eileen Curd, Alyssa Fiumano, Maria Villella, Fondren Watts and Lauren Dixon
Elle McComb, Eileen Curd, Alyssa Fiumano, Maria Villella, Fondren Watts and Lauren Dixon
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Laurel Corriveau and Kristen Arbuckle
Laurel Corriveau and Kristen Arbuckle
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Lori Greenbaum and Janet Walter peruse the silent auction tables.
Lori Greenbaum and Janet Walter peruse the silent auction tables.
Silent auction items include donated artwork.
Silent auction items include donated artwork.
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Katie Gallagher and Erica Neal enjoy the sip and shop held before lunch.
Katie Gallagher and Erica Neal enjoy the sip and shop held before lunch.
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Beth Wexler, Katherine Harris, Alyssa Fiumano and Barbara Kelly
Beth Wexler, Katherine Harris, Alyssa Fiumano and Barbara Kelly
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Betsy Garner Wyant's boots are made for a sip and shop!
Betsy Garner Wyant's boots are made for a sip and shop!
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Olga Carrion and Marilyn Schroeter
Olga Carrion and Marilyn Schroeter
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Judy Veale
Judy Veale
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Greg Gilin shows jewelry to Diana Smith.
Greg Gilin shows jewelry to Diana Smith.
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Darlene LeBaron reflects on the purchase of a necklace with Nina Gilin.
Darlene LeBaron reflects on the purchase of a necklace with Nina Gilin.
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Sarasota's own award-winning aerialist Dolly Jacobs is stunning in her bold Alexander Calder-inspired colors.
Sarasota's own award-winning aerialist Dolly Jacobs is stunning in her bold Alexander Calder-inspired colors.
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Penny Verde, Johnna Sharp and Reneé Rains
Penny Verde, Johnna Sharp and Reneé Rains
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Ellen Berman
Ellen Berman
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Graci McGillicuddy shares her signature smile.
Graci McGillicuddy shares her signature smile.
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Paulo Davis, Kim Sumner, Cece Davis and Nancy Trivisonno
Paulo Davis, Kim Sumner, Cece Davis and Nancy Trivisonno
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Dottie Baer Garner
Dottie Baer Garner
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Krisin Oldham, Kym Copeland and Michelle Allen
Krisin Oldham, Kym Copeland and Michelle Allen
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Marilyn Schroeter and Charlene Wolff
Marilyn Schroeter and Charlene Wolff
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Joan Castellani and Gwen Arcara arrive at Selby Gardens for the Moffitt Mission Possible luncheon held on April 9.
Joan Castellani and Gwen Arcara arrive at Selby Gardens for the Moffitt Mission Possible luncheon held on April 9.
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Alexis Rosenberg arrives.
Alexis Rosenberg arrives.
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Beverly Marsh and Cornelia Matson hitch a ride on the Selby six-seater golf cart.
Beverly Marsh and Cornelia Matson hitch a ride on the Selby six-seater golf cart.
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Mary Gratehouse and Milli Ricciardelli are ready to ride.
Mary Gratehouse and Milli Ricciardelli are ready to ride.
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Virginia Harshman rides shotgun as Dan Johnson escorts guests on the Selby six-seater with Mary Gratehouse.
Virginia Harshman rides shotgun as Dan Johnson escorts guests on the Selby six-seater with Mary Gratehouse.
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Riding on the back of the Selby six-seater are Maryann Kolb and Jennifer Groff.
Riding on the back of the Selby six-seater are Maryann Kolb and Jennifer Groff.
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