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Author To Speak At School Gala

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 19, 2008

TAMPA - Alan Williams, author of "Walk On, Life From the End of the Bench," will be the speaker at Cambridge Christian School's annual gala.

The Under the Tuscan Moon-themed event will be at 6 p.m. Friday at A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive. It includes silent and live auctions and dinner.

Dick Crippen is master of ceremonies for the live auction, which includes a VIP Space Center Experience, an aerobatics flying adventure and a Girls Nights on Broadway package.

Williams will speak at 8 p.m. His book is a firsthand view of college basketball and his philosophy that fulfillment is not found in how many points we score but in having hope and faith in those things that can't be seen.

Proceeds benefit the school, 6101 N. Habana Ave., and its tuition assistance program.

Tickets are $75 each or $750 for a table. For information, call Marty Hillier at (813) 872-6744, ext. 271.

LifeLink Breakfast Spotlights Families

DOWNTOWN - Families of organ donors and recipients and supporters of LifeLink gathered recently at the University Club for the Treasured Lives Breakfast.

The event featured Emmitt and Charlotte Ray, whose 21-year-old son Jason was killed in an accident in 2007. His organs were donated to four people, and more than 120 people have been helped by tissue implants.

Jason was the team mascot for the University of North Carolina, and his story was told in an ESPN video, "A Ray of Hope," which was shown at the breakfast.

"Jason was a special young man," Charlotte Ray said. "From the time he was born, he was special."

Dennis Heinrichs, president and chief operating officer of LifeLink, said the family's story is one "of love and compassion. It is a story about heroes.

"This journey is all a result of Jason's foresight," he said.

The breakfast drew 210 guests and raised almost $134,000 for the LifeLink Legacy Fund, which assists families with medical needs.

Hospital Foundation Announces Officers
DAVIS ISLANDS - The Tampa General Hospital Foundation announced its 2008-09 officers at its recent dinner.

They are: Phillip S. Dingle, chairman; John T. Touchton Jr., vice chairman; Richard L. Kouwe, secretary; Carter B. McCain, treasurer; and Arthur R. Savage, assistant treasurer.

Members-at-large are McIver Berner, Stephen Brantley, Cleveland A. McInnis and Pamela Muma.

Pan American Group Sets Annual Brunch

WEST SHORE - The Pan American University Women will have its annual brunch and meeting Saturday at the Sheraton Suites, 4410 W. Cypress St.

Nora Lamb and Lucy Herman will register guests at 8:45 a.m., when shopping at more than 30 holiday boutiques begins. Judy Blanco, Tana Levinson and Nuri Ayers are in charge of the arrangements.

Brunch is at 10 a.m. and costs $20. For reservations, call Nancy White at (813) 831-0531.

Beach Park Club Sets Friday Meet

BEACH PARK - Marlo Nardulli of Trish McEvoy Cosmetics will speak at Friday's general membership meeting of the Beach Park Women's Club.

The event will be at the group's clubhouse, 801 S. West Shore Blvd. Social time is at 10:30 a.m., the meeting is at 10:45 a.m. and a lunch follows.

Christine Acosta is the luncheon host with help from Anne-Marie Ayers, Meg Brozey, Gail Cimino, Wendy Hickey, Dot Jackson and Sandy Peterson. Carrie Werdine is in charge of the guest book.

For information, call Pam Menendez at (813) 639-1776.

Rough Riders Sponsor College Rivalry Social

HYDE PARK - The Rough Riders will sponsor a College Football Rivalry Week social at 6 p.m. Thursday at The Retreat, 123 Hyde Park Ave.

The event is open to all krewes, and attendees should wear their school spirit clothes and accessories.

For information, contact Darren McClain at (813) 477-8385 or darrenmcclain@ aol.com.

Orchid Society Meets Thursday

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS - Bill Thoms, a founder of the Tampa Bay Orchid Society and a national orchid judge, will discuss Identifying and Fixing Problems With Your Orchids when the society meets Thursday.

The free event is at 7 p.m. at Seminole Heights United Methodist Church, 6111 N. Central Ave.

Dory Gallagher is the society president. For information, call Jo Anne Hartzler at (813) 310-7676.

Church Hosts Holiday Bazaar

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS - A holiday bazaar featuring crafts, boutique items, baked goods, jams, jellies and more will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Seminole Heights United Methodist Church, 6111 N. Central Ave.

A grilled lunch is available and there will be a Santa's workshop for ages 4 to 10.

Proceeds benefit the church's mission outreach. For information, call (813) 236-5931.

Send news of social activities, landmark anniversaries, birthdays and other items of community interest to Lenora Lake at 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 102, Tampa FL 33647; fax to (813) 975-9488; e-mail to llake@ tampatrib.com; or call her at (813) 865-4851.

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