- November 18, 2024
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Amanda Goodwin, Laura Leadbeater, Kennedy Harris and Amy Cantos used silly props for a picture at the photo booth.
Volunteers helped to serve up Southern style foods at a buffet.
Sarah Dewitz and Scott Billue, founder of Matthew’s Hope, showed off their steampunk attire.
Lisa Bass and Greg Robinson dressed to fit the Wild West theme.
Omayra, Alex and Liz Mansfield attend the fundraising event as a family.
Participants engaged in an array of gambling games.
Attendees enjoyed a full buffet complete with a carving station.
Cheri P. McKee and Daniel Savage wandered the Ocoee Lakeshore Center together.
Matthew's Hope volunteers Kim Thompson, Holly Noris and Shannon Diaz checked people in during the event.
Matthew's Hope volunteers Ryan Soner, Alberto Pumar, Zaria Hunter, Brian Morgan and Denise Diaz enjoyed their time together prior to the start of the event.
Attendees showcased their "Wild Wild West" attires, some rocked steampunk looks and others decided to dress in a more western style.
Ryan and Lina Naughtin roamed around the Ocoee Lakeshore Center displaying their unique attires.
Bliss White and Brian Cameron impressed other attendees with their steampunk costumes.
Dannie Hubp, daughter Charlie, Maria Rexach and Yoli Evans chatted animatedly with each other.
Matthew’s Hope returned with its annual fall fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center.
This year’s theme was “Wild Wild West," where steampunk met the Wild West.
The magical evening started with hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction before the main event, followed with a buffet, music, games of chance and fellowship.
Scott Maxwell, columnist at the Orlando Sentinel, introduced and led the event.
Speakers at the event included Scott Billue, founder of Matthew’s Hope; Sherry Easley, past resident in Matthew's Hope's transitional housing program; and Parker Pridgen, CEO at AdventHealth Apopka.
Sponsors for the event included AdventHealth, The Porchlight Foundation and Observer Media Group.
