May 6, 2021

‘Vino con Stelle’ Dazzled Under the Stars, Raised $750K for Gateway for Cancer Research

***The all-star entertainment line-up: Justin Guarini, hosts Mr. Richard J Stephenson & Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, Pia Toscano, Loren Allred & William Joseph –*** *photo credit: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design*

The Event: Vino con Stelle benefiting Gateway for Cancer Research

Leadership in Cancer Advocacy Award: Larry Fitzgerald

Premier Sponsors: Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Vibrantdoc and Dr. Stacie and Richard Stephenson

Entertainment: Justin Guarini (American Idol), Loren Allred (The Greatest Showman), Pia Toscano (American Idol) and William Joseph

Event Date: April 23, 2021

Venue: Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Dollars Raised: $750,000

Notable Moments: The black-tie event held in the garden setting at the Royal Palms Resort featured an incredible live auction led by Yves Rojas. One-of-a-kind items items included a VIP tasting trip to Napa Valley with Mark Tarbell, a stay and tour of the Charles Krug Estate in Napa Valley donated by the Mondavi Sisters and an incredible get-away to the Virgin Islands and stay at the private “Villa Celebration” and time aboard the “Celebration” yacht courtesy of Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Mr. Richard J Stephenson which sold for $75,000!

***Susie Wesley, Lee Courtney, Jennifer Moser, Molly Stockley & McKenna Wesley*** – *photo credit: Courtney Lively Photography*

*Amanda & Dana Garmany with Niki & Mark Tarbell* *– photo credit: Courtney Lively Photography*

***Cassandra Ravenhill, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Christine Avanti Fischer*** *– photo credit: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design*

***Jenna & William Joseph, Kristen Lund, Tawnya Bond with Ivy Ciolli*** *– photo credit: Courtney Lively Photography*

*Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, Honoree Larry Fitzgerald & Mr. Richard J Stephenson* *– photo credit: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design*

***Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sid Muhkerjee*** *– photo credit: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design*

***Giovanna Mondavi, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Alycia Mondavi*** *– photo courtesy of Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design*

***The incredible scene of the grande finale at Vino con Stelle*** – *photo credit: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design*

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