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Children’s Beach House hosts Hope Floats Fundraiser
Children’s Beach House supporters smile for the camera. Shown with their captains hats are (l-r) Justin Nixon, Meg Gardner, Kloe Thompson, and Bev and Tom Rosella. DAN COOK PHOTOS
July 29, 2021
A Beach-Casual Party fundraiser, Hope Floats was held at the Children’s Beach House July 24 sponsored by Freedom Boat Club. Attendees enjoyed coastal cuisine and open bar wine, beer and cocktails. Live music was provided by Bob Yesbek and the 2nd Time Around band. A live auction of many luxury experiences was held with auctioneer Rob Tibeiri. All proceeds support Children’s Beach House programs, which aim to improve the lives of children, families and communities.
Along with the Freedom Boat Club, sponsors were The Igstaedter Foundation, Midway Motion and Fitness, Browseabout Books and Karen Poore ChFC.
Joseph Natale, left, and Alyssa Attanasio enjoy a game of cornhole before the dinner is served.
Scott Bradley, left, and Ken Donahue enjoy the view from the Children’s Beach House upstairs deck.
Cody Leavel wails on the sax for the 2nd Time Around band.
Nancy and Jon Ellsworth enjoy a pre-dinner libation.
Enjoying the beautify evening are (l-r) Rob and Brenda Sweeney, Joseph Natale, and Alyssa, Donna and Rick Attanasio.
Hanging out on the Children’s Beach House deck are (l-r) Miguel DeLeon; Rich Garrett, CBH executive director; Justin Nixon, CBH marketing manager; James Carfagno; and David Szumski.
Sharing an evening out are (l-r) Jack and Shelia Bardol, Jim and Mary Culley and John and Sue McKenna.
Bev Rosella speaks to the attendees of the great work of the Children’s Beach House.
Auctioneer Rob Tibeiri gets the crowd to dig deep for the live auction items.
Auctioneer Rob Tibeiri speaks about the Children’s Beach House programs.
Children’s Beach Hose staffer Patrice Tosi displays the live auction items.
Volunteers (l-r) Amanda Workman, Kloe Thompson and Kelly Thomas check guests at the entrance.
Isabelle Russell shows her winning ticket that garnered her the giant treasure chest prize.
Freedom Boat Club owners Tom and Bev Rosella purchase captains hats. Purchased hats help support children with school supplies, sports supplies, transportation, educational material, food and clothing.
Freedom Boat Club owners Tom and Bev Rosella purchase captains hats to support programs at the Children’s Beach House.
CBH Executive Director Richard T. Garrett speaks to the attendees about the great things the CBH is doing for the children of the communities.
Laird Stabler checks out the live auction items at the event.
Selling tickets for the raffle are Barry Goodinson, left, and Patrice Tosi.
Bob Yesbek tickles the ivories for the 2nd Time Around band.
The 2nd Time Around band entertained the crowd at the event.
