An extensive amount of planning goes into large-scale events. This I know and have learned over the past three years. Helping organize The Eye Institute's "Looking Out for Kids" charity reception each fall is always a feat and yet so much fun. And, I love spreading the word whenever possible.
This year, over 230 people attended the fourth annual November 13th event with scores of people bidding on the extensive amount of silent auction items and purchasing goods from the wonderful vendors all while enjoying music, fine food from Williamson Catering and cocktails.
The "Looking Out for Kids" initiative continues to grow with each passing year and the more people we make aware of what The Eye Institute does for community children, the better! All proceeds from this event help provide vision care services and eyeglasses to under insured and uninsured children in Philadelphia and its surrounding communities. For more information about the "Looking Out for Kids" event, please visit
www.TEIvision.com/LOFK.
Below are some event photos all courtesy of
John Dolores Photography...these are just a snippet of the decor and a highlight or two from the fabulous evening.
The color coordinated silent auction tables
The balloon and crudites display in the VIP reception.
The Bennett Lounge at Salus University's Hafter Student Center before the attendees arrived.
The general reception room with the silent auction tables in the center.
Dr. Eileen Tyrala, pediatrician at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Dr. Susan Oleszewski, Vice President for Patient Care Services at The Eye Institute, Dr. Donald Goldsmith and Lisa Nutter, President of Philadelphia Academies, Inc.
Our signature drink...Grape martini made from product donated by Jacquin's Vodka.
Co-hosts Keenan Clayton and Quintin Mikell from the Philadelphia Eagles during the evening's opening presentation.
Vendor displays included Amy Ragsdale Jewelry, Keith Mountford Fine Art, Kristen Stein Art, Denise Shardlow Designs and PECO Energy Education Team.
The general reception ran from 7-10 p.m.
Quintin Mikell auctioned off game-worn autographed cleats to the highest bidder.
Bidding on the silent auction items before the tables closed.
Dancing at the end of the night.
Here's looking to the fifth annual "Looking Out for Kids" charity reception.
Help us, help the children of the Delaware Valley!
