- November 26, 2024
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Signed jerseys of professional athletes were among the silent-auction items.
Raja Bell and Cindy Green Bell
State Rep. Bobby Olszewski and wife Allison
State Rep. Bobby Olszewski and Johnny Damon
Donald Singleton, Jacqueline Clare, Johnny Damon
Maryann Gonzalez, Sherry Wheelock (President and CEO of Special Olympics Florida), Molly Kirk
Sherry Wheelock (President and CEO of Special Olympics Florida) and Kyle Alexandre
Edwin and Kyle Alexandre
Sherry Wheelock (President and CEO of Special Olympics Florida) and Snowden S. Hernandez-Burckhart
Brian West and Sherry Wheelock (President and CEO of Special Olympics Florida)
WESH 2 News’ Meredith McDonough, Jacqueline Clare, Donald Singleton, WESH 2 News’ Jim Payne
Dr. Yvonne Johnson and Dr. Charles Phillips
Dawn Milner (Special Olympics Florida board chair) and Sandi Bell
Wynne McFarlin, Dawn Milner (Special Olympics Florida board chair), Sandi Bell
Ray Stines and Linsey Smith
Joe Dzaluk (Special Olympics Florida co-chairman Orlando 2022)
Sisaundra Lewis was an amazing performer.
Each table was adorned with this beautiful, fall-colored centerpiece.
Attendees loved Sisaundra Lewis’ performance.
The Champions Gala is Special Olympics Florida’s premier fundraising event.
Guests’ bidding paddles were adorned on one side with Special Olympics Florida’s logo.
Law-enforcement officers held torches on stage as part of Special Olympics Florida’s and Sisaundra Lewis’ tribute to them.
Law-enforcement officers held torches on stage as part of Special Olympics Florida’s and Sisaundra Lewis’ tribute to them.
Musicians accompanying Sisaundra Lewis on stage played beautifully.
The desserts looked too amazing to eat.
Janice Reardon and Meika Magda helped attendees sponsor Special Olympics athletes.
Smiles, laughter, cheers and tears were shared by attendees at Special Olympics Florida’s Champions Gala Saturday, Oct. 6, as they gathered to celebrate and fundraise for their favorite organization. Held at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, the gala featured a three-course formal dinner, Special Olympics Florida’s Athletes Awards Ceremony, and both silent and live auctions. Professional athletes such as Johnny Damon and Raja Bell attended, and participants enjoyed music from Sisaundra Lewis and Dean Martin tribute artist Felix J. Deneau Jr.
