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DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER

SIGNATURE GALA

DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES
SET FOR JANUARY 13, 2017
T he David Lawrence Center, Collier County’s only com- community continues to grow. Proceeds from the gala will help

prehensive, not-for-profit mental health and addiction
the Center continue to deliver help and hope to thousands of
treatment facility serving children, adults and families,
will host its 2017 annual fundraising gala “Magical Musical Tour children in need and enhance early intervention strategies.
Gala Co-Chairs include Jill and Michael Basden, Jackie Cro-
– Dancing Through the Decades,” on Friday, January 13, 2017 nacher, Sheila Johnson, Sue Lennane, Linda Richards Malone,
at 6:00 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beach Resort (280 Vickie Nolen, Caroline Ridgway, Wynnell Schrenk, Robin and
Vanderbilt Beach Rd) in the main ballroom. Pat Stranahan, Christine Williamson and George Zundell.
The exciting new event theme “Magical Musical Tour – Co-chair Robin Stranahan who has served as a co-chair and
Dancing Through the Decades” was inspired by the Center’s gala committee member for more than 10 years, stated, “There
nearly 50-year history. This signature event promises a memo- are hundreds of charitable organizations in our community that
rable evening of dining, dancing and fundraising in celebration help make Naples a better place to live. However, with its ever-
of the Center’s five decades of serving the mental health and increasing population, the critical needs of thousands of adults
addiction treatment needs of our community. and children are rising at a staggering rate. Mental illness and
The event is sure to be an evening of fun with a world addiction are two serious problems we must address by coming
famous, fabulous band and live entertainment inspired by the together to help those who cannot help themselves and provid-
1960s to today. Whether you like swing, Motown, rock or disco ing them the best possible services.” She adds, “We are very for-
there will be something for everyone. The fun won’t stop with tunate to have David Lawrence Center in Naples providing top
the music and entertainment as guests are encouraged to dress in quality professional care that is available to everyone, but they
decade-inspired cocktail attire. need our financial support to continue their mission. The gala is a
David Lawrence Center’s annual gala, a premier, award- great avenue to help raise that support.”
winning event in Naples, is a critical component of the Center’s Tickets to the event are $550 per person or $1,500 per pa-
efforts to provide world-class, comprehensive prevention, inter- tron (includes an invitation to the Patron Party at an Old Naples
vention and treatment services right here in our community. Last beachfront home on an evening prior to the gala). There are also
year alone, more than 9,000 children and adults benefited from a variety of sponsorship opportunities. Tickets can be purchased
over 220,000 treatment services and demand is growing as the online at DavidLawrenceCenter.org or by calling 239.304.3505.

PICTURES WERE TAKEN AT THE COMMITTEE KICK OFF RECEPTION

SCOTT BURGESS AND CAROLINE RIDGWAY

REG AND SANDRA BUXTON, DIANE AND
RON MCGINTY, SUE DALTON
GALA COMMITTEE

22 Life in Naples | January 2017