Voices for Children presents 'Uplifting Voices' fundraiser

Voices for Children presents ‘Uplifting Voices’ fundraiser

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Jill Larson, Lindsay Gratry, Michelle Kearney, Stephanie LaBrucherie and Andrea Marvin (Vincent Andrunas)

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Jennifer Cohen, Lisa Pruitt, Christa Orecchio and Priscilla Balikian (Vincent Andrunas)

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Stephanie Cook, Lucy Anderson, Jennifer Kropko and Kelly McQuade (Vincent Andrunas)

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Patricia Karlin, Crystal Reveal, Bonnie Wright and Gigi Cramer (Vincent Andrunas)

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Tim Riley, Kristin Rees and J.D. Douglas (Vincent Andrunas)

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Clare Maudsley and Anna Amundson (Vincent Andrunas)

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Kristen Eck, Julianna Murray, Jennifer MacMillan, Ginnie Roeglin and Carlyn Bushman (Vincent Andrunas)

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Sarah Houghton, Lindsay Estrada and Megan Delgado (Vincent Andrunas)

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Voices for Children President and Chief Executive Kelly Douglas, NBC7 anchor Mark Mullen, Court Appointed Special Advocate Alice Brewer, author Meredith May and event co-chairwomen Patty Brutten and Marina Marrelli attend Voices for Children’s “Uplifting Voices” fundraiser May 7. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Sarah Houghton, Lindsay Estrada, Megan Delgado (Vincent Andrunas)

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May 11, 2022 9:13 AM PT

Voices for Children hosted its inaugural Uplifting Voices fundraiser May 7 to raise funds for its Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and youth in foster care. The event was held at the Del Mar Plaza on the Ocean View Deck. In addition to philanthropy, guests enjoyed an afternoon of Monarch Ocean Pub’s gourmet hors d’oeuvres, music by Gonzo, a live auction and more.

The fundraiser also featured award-winning journalist and fifth-generation beekeeper Meredith May, author of The Honey Bus. May’s memoir, The Honey Bus, is a personal story that underscores the life-long impact of a caring and consistent adult in the life of a vulnerable child – a role often played by CASA volunteers in the lives of children in foster care. Visit speakupnow.org for more information on Voices for Children.

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