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Cause 4 Hope raises crucial funds for Parkinson's programs


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 3:19 p.m. April 26, 2026
Mette Milland, Toni Schemmel, Deb Kabinoff, Scott Taylor and Gana Gilkey
Mette Milland, Toni Schemmel, Deb Kabinoff, Scott Taylor and Gana Gilkey
Photo by Lori Sax
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What: Cause 4 Hope

Benefiting: Neuro Challenge Foundation

When: April 25

Where: The Ora

Harold Marks, Paul Caciolo, Co-chair Matt Walsh, Mark Esbeck and Robert Kingan
Harold Marks, Paul Caciolo, Co-chair Matt Walsh, Mark Esbeck and Robert Kingan
Photo by Lori Sax
Event Co-Chair Tom Koski and Sherry Koski
Event Co-Chair Tom Koski and Sherry Koski
Photo by Lori Sax
Neuro Challenge CEO Jennifer Bitner, Denise Verheul and Barbara Gahry
Neuro Challenge CEO Jennifer Bitner, Denise Verheul and Barbara Gahry
Photo by Lori Sax
Traci Willingham, Hallie Peilet Young and Shon Ewens
Traci Willingham, Hallie Peilet Young and Shon Ewens
Photo by Lori Sax
Barron and Patty Schimberg
Barron and Patty Schimberg
Photo by Lori Sax
Jim Capazola, Ginny Broadwell, James Amato, Mandy Ford and Jim Kapodinis
Jim Capazola, Ginny Broadwell, James Amato, Mandy Ford and Jim Kapodinis
Photo by Lori Sax
Deborah Hill and David Flach
Deborah Hill and David Flach
Photo by Lori Sax
C.J. Fishman, Sharon Hillstrom and Joel Schleicher
C.J. Fishman, Sharon Hillstrom and Joel Schleicher
Photo by Lori Sax
Eleanor Maxheil, Kathryn Carr and Jan Hetland
Eleanor Maxheil, Kathryn Carr and Jan Hetland
Photo by Lori Sax
Jonathan and Kathryn Parks
Jonathan and Kathryn Parks
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Melissa and Scott Stevens, Crystal Lahners and Ping Faulhaber
Melissa and Scott Stevens, Crystal Lahners and Ping Faulhaber
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Matthew and Marissa Farhat
Matthew and Marissa Farhat
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Davis and Senja Levy with Michael and Faith Goldman
Davis and Senja Levy with Michael and Faith Goldman
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Trudy and Stewart Moon
Trudy and Stewart Moon
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Lucy LaCivita, Sofia Genta, Armando Faucy-Smith and Robin Faucy
Lucy LaCivita, Sofia Genta, Armando Faucy-Smith and Robin Faucy
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Julie Crews, Mariama Levy and Susan Meyers
Julie Crews, Mariama Levy and Susan Meyers
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Bunny Skirboll with Michael and Faith Goldman
Bunny Skirboll with Michael and Faith Goldman
Photo by Lori Sax
Donita Pace with Ken and Colette Giacobbo
Donita Pace with Ken and Colette Giacobbo
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Cory Cook, Caitlin Whiteaker and Rob and Ashley Jimenez
Cory Cook, Caitlin Whiteaker and Rob and Ashley Jimenez
Photo by Lori Sax
Rob Patten, Judith Schwartzbaum and Guy Potok
Rob Patten, Judith Schwartzbaum and Guy Potok
Photo by Lori Sax
Ricky Newkirk and Sue Lifeso
Ricky Newkirk and Sue Lifeso
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Lenora Bentivegna, Cindy Feichtner, Georgia Perrone and Colette Giacobbo
Lenora Bentivegna, Cindy Feichtner, Georgia Perrone and Colette Giacobbo
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Allison and Jonathan Laronge
Allison and Jonathan Laronge
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Dave and Lela Smith
Dave and Lela Smith
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Charlene Wolff, Mary Gratehouse and Alix Redmonde
Charlene Wolff, Mary Gratehouse and Alix Redmonde
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Lucy and Fran LaCivita with Bailee Lazcano
Lucy and Fran LaCivita with Bailee Lazcano
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Mariama Levy and Ranya Karquo
Mariama Levy and Ranya Karquo
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Jennifer and Michael Enfanti
Jennifer and Michael Enfanti
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Wendy Foster, Gary Houseworth, Kathy Collums and Tim Clarke
Wendy Foster, Gary Houseworth, Kathy Collums and Tim Clarke
Photo by Lori Sax
Winfred and Heather van Workum
Winfred and Heather van Workum
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John Arnold, Kem Lindsay, Tom Koski (photobombing) and Beth and Steve Knopik
John Arnold, Kem Lindsay, Tom Koski (photobombing) and Beth and Steve Knopik
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Shar Sanchez, Terry McKee and Marissa Homan
Shar Sanchez, Terry McKee and Marissa Homan
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David Verinder, Michael Corley and Co-chair Tom Koski
David Verinder, Michael Corley and Co-chair Tom Koski
Photo by Lori Sax
Libby and Jack Bispham, Kristine Nickel and Co-chair Matt Walsh
Libby and Jack Bispham, Kristine Nickel and Co-chair Matt Walsh
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Neuro Challenge CEO Jennifer Bitner gets the program started.
Neuro Challenge CEO Jennifer Bitner gets the program started.
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Neuro Challenge CEO Jennifer Bitner and Traci Willingham
Neuro Challenge CEO Jennifer Bitner and Traci Willingham
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