Trends Charitable Fund Gala Returns, Honors Tim Braun and 10 Valley Philanthropists
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Trendsetter Honorees Ruby Farias, Ronnie Kiefer, Tracey Lytle, Sally Odergard, Diane O’Malley, Lisa Portigal, Kristen Sandquist, Robin Snyder, Stacie Stephenson & Sandra Wilken
The Event: An Evening of Trends Gala
The Cause: TGen via Trends Charitable Fund
Event Date: October 23, 2021
Location: Omni Montelucia Resort
Event Co-Chairs: Beth McRae & Oscar De las salas
Entertainment: The evening program opened with Fosse-inspired dancers in white fringe and featured Rico DeLargo as the after-party entertainer
Emcee: Lin Sue Flood
Auctioneer: Letitia Frye
Décor & Florals: White House Design Studio
Honorees: The 2021 Trendsetters are Ruby Farias, Ronnie Kiefer, Tracey Lytle, Sally Odegard, Lisa Portigal, Diane O’Malley, Kristen Sandquist, Robin Snyder, Stacie J. Stephenson and Sandra Wilken. 2021 Fabulous Phoenician – Tim Braun
Presenting Sponsor: Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Richard Stephenson
A Notable Moment: Sylvia and Joe Shoen offered a $100,000 match for the evening’s paddle raise as Sylvia shared her personal journey with a serious cancer diagnosis and the role TGen played in her recovery.
Photos courtesy of Sally & Peter Krzykos
Co-Chairs Oscar De las salas & Beth McRae Honoree Tim Braun with granddaughter Lauren Kline
Sylvia Shoen & Sandy Magruder Ron Erickson & Nancy Hanley Erickson
Charlie, Barbara & Holly Dunlap Carol & Jim Cook
Michael & Suzanne Eder with Heather Wagenhals Audrey & Charlie Alfano