SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. presented its 2019 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Feb. 24, with live auction proceeds totaling more than $1.9 million. Funds raised will support the nonprofit’s efforts to build healthy minds and lives for the children of Southwest Florida. More than 225 bidders came together for the Grand Tasting and Live Auction of the 11th annual event, with festivities held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs. The majority of Live Auction proceeds will be directed to local children’s mental and behavioral health initiatives. In addition, 2019 funds raised will also be granted to Golisano Children’s Hospital, Florida SouthWestern State College and Florida Gulf Coast University and nine additional beneficiaries providing vital children’s health care services and education throughout the region.
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Maria Wiles, Katy Ciccarello and Elaine Hawkins
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Dave and Pat Gibbons
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Andreas Singer and Daniel Binghak
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Frank and Julie Husic
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Jenn Pavich and Sonya Sawyer
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Wayne and Maria Wiles, and Andie and Don Vogt, with Dan Creighton
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Debbie and Bill Toler
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Fred Hawkins, Patrick Denson and Mark Anderson
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Karen Locke and Rachel Kaduk
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Mike Hirby, Harold Balink and Todd Johnson
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Co-chairs Brooke Denson, Christin Collins, Debbie Toler
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Suzi Woods, Heather Elya, Renee Ciccarello and Taylor Woods
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Tina Gula and Donna Hanna
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Jeff and Susan Lagarce
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Rich and Sandy Heinrich
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Debbie Toler, Christin and David Collins
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Marie and Michael Rubenstein
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Robert Roop and Margaret Antonier
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Nicole and Brian Roland
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Rose and George Ghanem
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Kelly and Jason Stephens