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Sheffield Place – Off the Wall

Peter Sunderman and Curt Thomas served as honorary chairmen for Off the Wall, a benefit for Sheffield Place. More than 500 guests gathered for the October 13th event, which was held in the Exhibition Hall at Municipal Auditorium. Brittany Porter was the featured speaker, and John Holt served as the emcee. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions, featuring artwork that was made during the evening. Skyler Phelps was the chairman.

Adam Ritchie and Kim Criner-Ritchie with Mario and Terri Giraldo

 

Dr. David Hustead, Maureen Purcell and Julie and J.J. O’Gara

 

Priscilla Palacios and Kandi Bryant

 

Megan Scanlon, Garrett Hunkins and Tiffany Siner

Also featured in the November 24, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons Photography

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