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More Too Life hosts private screening and cocktail reception

Supporters of the nonprofit viewed an episode of “The Hero Effect” on local philanthropist Dr. Brook Bello.

By Niki Kottmann
| 10:16 p.m. January 10, 2017

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More Too Life, a local nonprofit that fights sex trafficking, held a private cocktail hour and screening gala Jan. 10 to premier a new TV series on the Oprah Winfrey Network, “The Hero Effect.” More Too Life Founder Dr. Brook Bello was chosen as one of United Way Worldwide's National Heroes and thus is featured in the episode, which was shot in Sarasota.

Bello also presented a short version of the academy award winning film "SOLD," by director Jeffrey Brown and producer Emma Thompson, which stars David Arquette and Gillian Anderson.

Attendees enjoyed a reception beforehand with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Carol Papish and Mary Tucker

Board Chair Sheila Brion and Emma Ballantine

Amanda Cargil, Leslie McFalls, Emalie McFalls and Tenesha Cargil

Stanley and Wendy Mopsik

Craig Summerlin and Ellen Bythrow

Gaye and Bob Stoughton with Ted Bello

Cynthia Iverson and daughter Ber Iverson

Gary and Colleen Buchmeier

Jessica Blume, Andy and Mireya Eavey, Judy Shank and Suzanne McCormick

Dr. Brook Bello and Dean Eisner

Deb Allen and Joanne Fabec

Diana and Matthew Straeb with Marsha Staples

Felicity Wieman and Amy Clark

Jay Berman and Heather Schafer

Laverne Green, Ardell Otten, Donald and Kate Harris, Klemmie Cash, Barbara Edelin and Dr. Brook Bello

Regina Morris and John Annis

Jorge and Kelly DeMoya with son James DeMoya and daughter Alice DeMoya

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