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NEW YORK, NEW
YORK THEMED FUNDRAISER FEATURES THE SOUNDS OF FRANK AND
DEAN, THE STEPS OF FRED ASTAIRE AND AN APPEARANCE BY
MARILYN MONROE
Woodstock Foundation event raises funds to aid causes to
support children and the elderly
Photography courtesy Penny Sheltz, Reporter/Photographer
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - MEMBERS OF THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY CHAPTER of the WOODSTOCK FOUNDATION along with
over 150 supporters and friends gathered Thursday,
November 17, 2011 at the 51 Supper Club and Lounge in
Palm Beach Gardens for a fund-raising cocktail reception
and show.
Guests enjoyed a Rat Pack themed evening with
performances by renowned vocalist, Lou Galterio, Marilyn
tribute artist, Camille Terry and Babette Brown and the
Fred Astaire Dance School Performers. Tim Byrd, “The
Byrdman” was Master of Ceremonies. The night raised over
$10,000 for the Woodstock Foundation that will further
benefit the foundation’s mission of assisting
underprivileged children and the elderly.
The Woodstock Foundation’s goal is to help children live
normal lives and to help seniors live gracefully by
providing monetary and volunteer support for national
charities in their local efforts of assisting children
and the elderly. “We are truly honored to support
Lizabeth Olszewski, Director/Founder and Karina Brez,
Miss Florida USA, both with Horses Healing Hearts. I
want to especially thank J. P. Hervis with Insider Media
Management, Frank Marino and Philippe R. Harari with 51
Supper Club and Lounge for hosting our evening” says
Event Chairman
Richard Jankus.
Richard was joined by his wife Lina M. Jankus, in the
chair position. Distinguished guests included Mayor of
Palm Beach Gardens, David J. Levy, Lizabeth Olszewski,
Director/Founder, Horses Healing Hearts, Karina Brez,
Miss Florida USA, Dr. Rasmi and Iveta Akel, Dasha
DiFronzo, Sophia Baratashvili, Cheryl Muscara Ryan,
Frank Leo, Julia Moffitt, Stafford N. Shealy, Gil and
Deborah Frank, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kletjian, Philip
Nicozisis, Jennifer Nieves, George Spivak, Lorraine
Muncie, John Taylor, Sonny Perencevich, Susan Sciacca,
John Lodato, Paul Burkhart, Ann Zobel, Loraine Rahm,
Clifford Laine, Leslene Sharpe,
Marcie Kipper, Anamaria Cuervo, Donna Kurtz and
Dr. Madeleine Singer.
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If you would like more information about this topic,
visit
www.woodstockcares.org , or to speak with Richard
Jankus,
SE Regional Chapter Director, Woodstock Foundation,
Inc., please call (561) 282-6252 or email
rjankus@woodstockcares.org . |