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KidsTLC – Benefit21 “ELECTRIC”

J. Rieger & Co. was the site for KidsTLC’s Benefit21, “ELECTRIC.” The festive evening featured custom cocktails, delicious fare, and a live auction. DJ Ashton Martin amped up the music at the After Party, where guests danced the night away. Abby and Kevin Ellis were the chairmen, and members of the Bleakley family served as the honorary co-chairmen. Proceeds support KidsTLC to help children and families facing challenges of mental and behavioral health, developmental trauma, and autism.

Chairman Abby Ellis enjoyed the fabulous evening.

 

Volunteers Haley Hamke and Katie Hiley sold KidsTLC Charlie Hustle shirts to the guests.

 

Volunteers Judd David, Johnna Davis, and Sarah Napolitano greeted the guests.

 

J. Rieger & Co. created custom whiskey labels for Benefit21.

 

Chairman Kevin Ellis showed off his dance moves.

 

DJ Ashton Martin brought guests to the dance floor.

 

 

JCYM members attended the event in support of their fellow members who were the founders of KidsTLC. Pictured are: (Front row) Patty Gay (middle row) Linda Olsen, Alisa Ford, KidsTLC Co-founders Liz Grimes and Pauly Woodworth, and Beth Cole, and Kathy Baker (back row) Linda Rumsey, Karen Casey, and Donna Mertz.

 

Jenny and Jason Wright with Daniel Rezin

 


Read more from the November 27, 2021 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Nicole Bissey Photography

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