Guests at the American Heart Association's Heart Ball were resplendent in formal attire, many accented in red, in honor of their cause. Dr. Alan Braverman was presented the Hugh D. McCullah award for embodying the Heart Association's values, while this year's appeal honored Dr. Abdullah Nassief, one of the region's premier stroke experts, who died of coronary artery disease. Co-chairs were Dr. Larry Shapiro and Mrs. Carol Uetake-Shapiro, and Ladue News was among the sponsors.
Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to eradicating heart disease and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers.
4/25/2009
Album ID: 771004
Photos by Charlie Barnes
Best of the Best
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Ladue News and St. Louis' Best Bridal presented 'Best of the Best,' a bridal show and high tea at the Coronado Ballroom. More than 250 guests enjoyed a savory brunch, met vendors and learned about the area's most exclusive bridal resources.
Priscilla Visintine emceed the 'Seasons of Love' bridal event, which featured seasonal vignettes with elegant model brides and presentations by local wedding professionals. The Coronado’s Stephen Becker extended his best wishes to the brides to be, each of whom took home a bag with $250 in bridal merchandise. St. Louis' Best Bridal publisher Mary Ann Wagner acknowledged her co-publisher Lauren Rechan of Ladue News, Suburban Journals publisher Bob Williams and Amanda Bradham.
2/8/2009
Album ID: 762757
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Emmaus Homes - 'Open Your Heart Gala'
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Emmaus Homes extended 400 guests a red carpet welcome for its 21st annual ‘Open Your Hearts Dinner’ at the Renaissance Grand Hotel. President and CEO Judy Alexander-Weber, executive director Lisa Drier and committee chair Lynne Unnerstall helmed the celebration honoring 21 employees who have served the organization for 25 years or more. Employees-of-the-year were Laverne Wehmeyer, Mark GaiaMauer, Karen Hunn and Marline Theissen. For the past 21 years, Emmaus has provided residential, recreational and senior services to nearly 300 men and women with developmental disabilities in the metropolitan area.
2/6/2009
Album ID: 762743
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Ranken Jordan - Crystal Ball
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More than 450 guests turned out for Ranken Jordan’s annual Crystal Ball at the Kemp Auto Museum. Emcee Mike Bush of KSDK and CEO Laureen Tanner offered a welcome and thanked ball chair Valerie Denton, volunteers, and sponsors including Tiffany & Co. and Thompson Coburn LLP for their generous support. “In my 10 years at Ranken Jordan, I have learned to say, ‘Yes,’ to children and their familieswhen they’ve heard ‘no’ far too often,” commented Tanner.
More than $100,000 was raised to enable Ranken Jordan, a pediatric specialty hospital, to provide rehabilitation and subacute medical treatment for seriously ill and injured children regardless of their family’s ability to pay. For more serious medical issues, Ranken Jordan helps bridge the gap between traditional hospital treatment and home care.
1/31/2009
Album ID: 762738
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Nicholas Varney Reception
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Kit Heffern, of Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers, offered St. Louisans a special holiday treat when he hosted a reception launching international jewelry designer Nicholas Varney’s unique and colorful line. Delighted shoppers mingled with the designer, learned about what goes into his signature creations, tried on some of the exquisite pieces and made their selections.
Since childhood, Varney has nurtured a passion for fine jewelry. The son of famed interior designer Carleton Varney and textile designer Suzanne Varney, Nicholas has traveled widely around the world. That exposed him to the fine art, treasures and stones that inspired his jewelry.
