Un-Wine Race Fundraiser
The offices of ParenteBeard, LLC, high atop One Liberty Place, set the breathtaking scene for an 'Un-Wine' fundraiser for the 2011 Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure.
Approximately 120 people came out for a unique fun-filled and fulfilling event organized by Donna Massanova, Honorary Chairperson and fundraising leader for the 2011 Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure.
A festive display of 130 bottles of wine greeted guests upon arrival and served as the main silent-auction fundraiser at the event, which, in total raised almost $6,000 for the Komen Phila. Affiliate.
Teams from ParenteBeard, LLC and Executive Women International – event sponsors – saw to every last detail, including securing an incredible culinary display from Paganos Market.
In addition to ParenteBeard & EWI, generous donations from the Union League of Phila., Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Ernst & Young, Canals, La Fourno, Davio's and Image Ink created a memorable event for all in attendance.
Dr. Sidney Grobman (2nd from left), 21-year activist with the Race and The Affiliate, entertains & explains 'where the money goes' to Nicki Beekman, Home Instead Senior Care; Gail Ruopp, EWI and her husband.
Taking a quick time out from her hostess duties is Donna Massanova with fellow partners at ParenteBeard (l-r): Dom Caglioti, Howard Heyman, Mark Nicastro and Mario Patone.
Meryl Weinreb, Member of the Komen Philadelphia Board of Directors and long-time activist for the cause, shares her insights as a leader in the community breast cancer movement and a woman who has battled the disease.
Members of Executive Women International enjoy a chance to socialize and help empower women in the fight against breast cancer: Judy MacNeal, Lynne Fraser and Susan Aldsworth.
Representing the Komen Philadelphia Board of Directors at this special fundraiser are Lisa Wollan, Vice President, Elaine Grobman, Executive Director and Judy Kellem, Member.
One of several 'women of power' to speak at the event, Lynne Abraham, former Philadelphia D.A. and Partner, Archer & Greiner, shares her inspirations as a long-time support of cause.
Volunteer and member of the ParenteBeard team, Fred Massanova, keeps track of Un-Wine silent auction donations, and collects a generous contribution from his colleague, Colleen Vallen.
Donna M. Palmer (center), ParenteBeard, enjoys the results of months of hard work helping to organize 'Un-Wine' with Maureen D. Morrison, Lower Merion School District, and Eileen Perez-Kelsall.
One of the most exciting features of the evening was the 'pop' for the cause, where tickets inside pink balloons revealed who would be going home with one or more of the bottles of wine.
Sue Schick (center), Member of the Komen Philadelphia Board of Directors and CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania, and two friends enjoy claiming their wine prizes.
Donna Massanova, Honorary Race Chair and member of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate leadership fundraising committee, celebrates a very successful event with Stephen Marmer.
It was a very 'revealing' evening – from the revelation of which elegant bottle of wine auction participants would take home, to new friendships formed as part of the ever-growing family of Affiliate supporters.
'Un-Wining' are Lisa Wollan, Head of Consumer Insights & Brand Strategy at Wawa/Komen Phila. Board Vice President (front); and Joanne Calabria, Vice President of Public Affairs for CBS Television Studios/Board President.
From pink-wrapped bottles with Komen ribbons, to hope-filled speakers & a warm atmosphere for uniting in the fight, the Affiliate thanks ParenteBeard and EWI for hosting a truly fabulous event.
