KIDSANCTUARY ANNUAL LUNCHEON AT IBIS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB SELLS OUT

Event features latest collections from Saks Fifth Avenue, Stefanie Kantis and honors dedicated supporters

PALM BEACH, FL (November 27, 2013) –The KidSanctuary Annual Luncheon at Ibis Golf and Country Club was a sell out on Friday, November 15, 2013.  Chaired by Ginny Bordi, Carole Crysler, Cheryl Abrams Shaller, and Honorary Chair, Connie Frankino; the event featured an exclusive fashion show from Saks Fifth Avenue at the Gardens Mall and the latest jewelry from Stefanie Kantis where guests were able to preview and purchase the latest fashions and accessories for Spring.

Saks Fifth Avenue of the Gardens served as the Grand Corporate Sponsor with Ippolita Jewelry serving as the raffle sponsor for the Key To Treasure Chest raffle where lucky winner, Betty Hertig won a necklace, bracelet and earrings valued at nearly $9,000 for Ippolita Jewelry. An additional raffle was sponsored by Donna Peters with Cheryl Abrams Shaller winner winning a one-week stay to the Grand Luxxe Residence Club in the Riviera Maya, the deluxe, 5-star resort which features a Jack Nicklaus designed course, stunning architecture and sleek interior finishes, shimmering pools, and the exclusive Brio Spa & Fitness Center.

A highlight of the luncheon was the “Volunteer of the Year” award given to KidSanctuary’s Young Professional President, Carla Pisani who dedicates hours of service each month executing events and raising awareness to benefit KidSanctuary.  Says KidSanctuary President, Connie Frankino, “Carla works tirelessly with our staff and volunteers to make the KidSanctuary Campus a reality for children who are deserving of a safe and nurturing environment. Carla is one of those angels who has a vision and knows how to execute upon it. She is a gift to our organization and we were proud to honor her in all that she has done for the organization.”

For additional information on KidSanctuary Campus, Inc., please visit the website at: www.kidsanctuarycampus.org

or contact Toni May, Executive Director of KidSanctuary by calling 561.653.8274 or emailing: toni@kidsanctuarycampus.org.

About KidSanctuary Campus, Inc.

KidSanctuary Campus, Inc. is a charitable organization located in Palm Beach County committed to assisting children who have been removed from their home because of neglect and abuse. With land donated by Palm Beach County, and a capital campaign currently in place, the five-acre residential facility broke ground with its first home on October 5, 2011. The J.M. Rubin Foundation has sponsored the first house to be named, The Rubin Cottage. 

Groundbreaking on the second home, Dodero Cottage took place in October, 2013. The home is expected to be complete by spring of 2014. The capital campaign, lead by Capital Campaign Chairman Edward M. Ricci, Esquire, will continue to raise the necessary funds for the construction of two additional homes and enrichment center.  Please visit the website at: www.kidsanctuarycampus.org, or call 561.653.8274 for more information.

For press inquiries or to schedule an interview, please contact Linda Soper at (612) 308.4159 or via email: linda@lindalanemarketing.com.

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Photo ID's Courtesy of Frehm Photography:

034             Cheryl, Shaller, Connie Frankino, Carol, Crysler Ginny Bordi

036             Gigi Fisher, Connie Frankino

043             Pat Oppedisano, Connie Frankino

080             Sue Chieco, Eric Telchin

106             Carol Megonegal, Suzanne McKenna

109             Kay Salvitti, Deloris Murphy

120             Dr. Frederic Barr, Mayor Jeri Muoio

124             Charles Bender, Father Brian King

142             Karen Swanson, Lynda Zettel

143             Annette Bourgue, Pam Cole

173             Toni May, Connie Frankino, Carla Pisani

175             Stephanie Kantis, Sally Ann Nisberg

179             Diana Tronzo, Madeline Fink, Louise Rubin