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
Carol Papish and Mary Tucker
Board Chair Sheila Brion and Emma Ballantine
Board Chair Sheila Brion and Emma Ballantine
Amanda Cargil, Leslie McFalls, Emalie McFalls and Tenesha Cargil
Amanda Cargil, Leslie McFalls, Emalie McFalls and Tenesha Cargil
Stanley and Wendy Mopsik
Stanley and Wendy Mopsik
Craig Summerlin and Ellen Bythrow
Craig Summerlin and Ellen Bythrow
Gaye and Bob Stoughton with Ted Bello
Gaye and Bob Stoughton with Ted Bello
Cynthia Iverson and daughter Ber Iverson
Cynthia Iverson and daughter Ber Iverson
Gary and Colleen Buchmeier
Gary and Colleen Buchmeier
Jessica Blume, Andy and Mireya Eavey, Judy Shank and Suzanne McCormick
Jessica Blume, Andy and Mireya Eavey, Judy Shank and Suzanne McCormick
Dr. Brook Bello and Dean Eisner
Dr. Brook Bello and Dean Eisner
Deb Allen and Joanne Fabec
Deb Allen and Joanne Fabec
Diana and Matthew Straeb with Marsha Staples
Diana and Matthew Straeb with Marsha Staples
Felicity Wieman and Amy Clark
Felicity Wieman and Amy Clark
Jay Berman and Heather Schafer
Jay Berman and Heather Schafer
Laverne Green, Ardell Otten, Donald and Kate Harris, Klemmie Cash, Barbara Edelin and Dr. Brook Bello
Laverne Green, Ardell Otten, Donald and Kate Harris, Klemmie Cash, Barbara Edelin and Dr. Brook Bello
Regina Morris and John Annis
Regina Morris and John Annis
Jorge and Kelly DeMoya with son James DeMoya and daughter Alice DeMoya
Jorge and Kelly DeMoya with son James DeMoya and daughter Alice DeMoya

 

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