We Told You Not To Miss It!
The supporters of Light of the World Charities just spent
the most enjoyable evening at the annual banquet held at the Harbour Ridge
Yacht and Country Club on Saturday, March 16th.
There were the usual outstanding hors d’oeuvres and the dinner was great,
but the biggest surprise was the entertainment. The Atlantic City Boys, four young male
singers, brought some of our senior citizens out of their seats to dance as
they performed the music of Frankie Valli.
It was like attending a showing of “Jersey Boys.” Laurie Schwab was the chairwoman and with her
exceptional committee of volunteers produced a successful and exciting
evening. Dr.Paul Schoppe was the
master of ceremonies and Dr. Michael Lustgarten was the guest speaker. Dick Kelly and Carol Cregg were recognized
for their contribution to LOTWC over the years.
The Special Appeal brought in ($20,000 pledged) which will supplement
the monies previously obtained from the Frances Langford Foundation for the
much needed autoclave sterilizer. You
really had to be there! A good time was
had by all!!
Dr. Paul Schoppe as our MC, did a marvelous job of keeping us entertained and informed about the wondrous accomplishments of Light of the World Charities.
Michael Lustgarten, MD was our Guest Speaker. Dr. Lustgarten made his first mission trip in September 2012 to San Benito Jose Medical Center in Comayagua, Honduras. He spoke seriously about his life changing experiences. He talked of the personal satisfaction of being able to help so many and his anticipation to return to Honduras in September 2013. He also spoke about his wonderful nurses who catered to his every whim and treated him like a king. Since his return to Florida he has been working diligently in acquiring need equipment and support for our mission.
The beautiful ladies who are dedicated to helping Light of the World Charities achieving our mission goals. From left to right, back to front are: Liz Stiles, Barbara Brinley, Beverly Hands, Beth Compitello, Rene Walsh, Maureen O'Connor, Dianna Reddish and Therese Becker.
The Chairperson of our 2013 Annual Benefit Banquet is Laurie Schwab, here with her husband, Mark Novak and Nicki & David Schoonover.
Joe Zarro with St. Vincent DePaul and his St. Vincent DePaul friends shared a table at Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club.
Light of the World Charities Founder and President, Theresa Banks, is surrounded by the handsome young men of The Atlantic City Boys who provided music that reminded all of us our youth.
We see smiling faces of our benefactors enjoying The Atlantic City Boys who performed music of the Jersey Boys.
