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Inspiring Hope Dinner shines a light on mental wellness


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 8:03 a.m. January 26, 2026
Xavier Koffman and Margot Andrich
Xavier Koffman and Margot Andrich
Photo by Lori Sax
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What: Inspiring Hope Dinner

Benefiting: Sunshine from Darkness

When: Jan. 23

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Debra Flynt-Garrett, Co-chair Etienne Porter  and Michael Page
Debra Flynt-Garrett, Co-chair Etienne Porter and Michael Page
Photo by Lori Sax
David Hadley, Melodie Oaks, Sunshine from Darkness Executive Director Marlene Hauck and Gali Welch
David Hadley, Melodie Oaks, Sunshine from Darkness Executive Director Marlene Hauck and Gali Welch
Photo by Lori Sax
Dr. Amie Austin and Sunshine to Darkness President and board member Jeffrey Peterson
Dr. Amie Austin and Sunshine to Darkness President and board member Jeffrey Peterson
Photo by Lori Sax
The Karp family Legacy Award Honorees; Sona Teymuri, Claire Karp Hauser, Shak Teymuri, Taylor Karp Teymuri, Susan Karp, Richard Karp, Tammy Karp, Okay Renkliyuz, Sarah Karp Renkliyuz and Elizabeth Karp Hauser
The Karp family Legacy Award Honorees; Sona Teymuri, Claire Karp Hauser, Shak Teymuri, Taylor Karp Teymuri, Susan Karp, Richard Karp, Tammy Karp, Okay Renkliyuz, Sarah Karp Renkliyuz and Elizabeth Karp Hauser
Photo by Lori Sax
Co-Chairs Madison and Sydney Koffman
Co-Chairs Madison and Sydney Koffman
Photo by Lori Sax
Margo Marver,  Event Co-Chair Marylou Selo and Joel Marver
Margo Marver, Event Co-Chair Marylou Selo and Joel Marver
Photo by Lori Sax
Erica Newport, Sunshine From Darkness Exective Director Marlene Hauck, Amy Chouinard and Beth Green
Erica Newport, Sunshine From Darkness Exective Director Marlene Hauck, Amy Chouinard and Beth Green
Photo by Lori Sax
Melanie Jeffrey, Celeste Stretton-Knowles, Bill Buckingham and Lisa Wells
Melanie Jeffrey, Celeste Stretton-Knowles, Bill Buckingham and Lisa Wells
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Donna Koffman, Matt Snesavage and Tricia and Jarod Ward
Donna Koffman, Matt Snesavage and Tricia and Jarod Ward
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Janice Zarro, Co-Chair Christine Jennings and Amy Wallace
Janice Zarro, Co-Chair Christine Jennings and Amy Wallace
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Adam and Kathleen LaFavre
Adam and Kathleen LaFavre
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Judge Charles Williams and Jackie Woods
Judge Charles Williams and Jackie Woods
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Kristen Theisen and Sharon Kunkel
Kristen Theisen and Sharon Kunkel
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Special guest performers Naarai and Nate Jacobs with Jeff Amie
Special guest performers Naarai and Nate Jacobs with Jeff Amie
Photo by Lori Sax
Sonia Ragan, John Chapman, Erica Newport and Csaba Osvath
Sonia Ragan, John Chapman, Erica Newport and Csaba Osvath
Photo by Lori Sax
Vanessa and Jason Quintal
Vanessa and Jason Quintal
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Jordan Beutel and Elysia Cronheim
Jordan Beutel and Elysia Cronheim
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Allison Imre, Cindy Cristo-Brown, David Perkowski and Nikki Logan -Curran
Allison Imre, Cindy Cristo-Brown, David Perkowski and Nikki Logan -Curran
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Jamie Day and Allison Henley
Jamie Day and Allison Henley
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Renee Finney and Glen Rieth
Renee Finney and Glen Rieth
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Roanne Permesly, Elisabeth Waters and Sunshine from Darkness Executive Director Maureen Hauck
Roanne Permesly, Elisabeth Waters and Sunshine from Darkness Executive Director Maureen Hauck
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Evelyn Amodoar and Orlando Pickens
Evelyn Amodoar and Orlando Pickens
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Dr. Stacie Herrera and Brittany Crosswell
Dr. Stacie Herrera and Brittany Crosswell
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Ira and Fayth Jenkins
Ira and Fayth Jenkins
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Jack McAvoy, Frank Dinardo and Randy Ferman
Jack McAvoy, Frank Dinardo and Randy Ferman
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Ariel and Andrew Aparicio-Jerro
Ariel and Andrew Aparicio-Jerro
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Amanda Hill and Amy Marcenick
Amanda Hill and Amy Marcenick
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Albani Hogan and Executive Director Marlene Hauck
Albani Hogan and Executive Director Marlene Hauck
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Katy McBrayer and Heather Todd
Katy McBrayer and Heather Todd
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Mike Rosario and Barbara Greenberg
Mike Rosario and Barbara Greenberg
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Sunshine to Darkness President Jeffrey Peterson with David Peterson
Sunshine to Darkness President Jeffrey Peterson with David Peterson
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Amie Chouinard and Beth Green
Amie Chouinard and Beth Green
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Dr. Amie Austin, Maria and Scott Luedeke
Dr. Amie Austin, Maria and Scott Luedeke
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