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Blackberry Hope Gala

See larger Vince and Carol Fusso check out the silent auction at the Hope Gala on Aug. 7 at Blackberry Farms. One of the most popular auction items was a trip to Napa for wine tasting.

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Vince and Carol Fusso check out the silent auction at the Hope Gala on Aug. 7 at Blackberry Farms. One of the most popular auction items was a trip to Napa for wine tasting.

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  • Carl and Gail VanHoozier lead the Hope Gala as the chairs of the event. The dinner and auction raised approximately $115,000 that will help provide free services to cancer patients and their families.
  • Vince and Carol Fusso check out the silent auction at the Hope Gala on Aug. 7 at Blackberry Farms. One of the most popular auction items was a trip to Napa for wine tasting.
  • Rick Strachan, Drs. Meredith and Mark Overholt and Linda Strachan gather together as supporters of the American Cancer Society at the Hope Gala. The dinner at Blackberry Farm was topped off by cupcakes, which represented the ACS mission of creating a world with more birthdays.
  • David and Jeanie Alley were one of many couples who combined date night with charity work at Blackberry Farms on Aug. 7 benefiting the American Cancer Society.
  • Dena Pinsker, Carol Fusco and Carlton Long help raise funds for ACS at the Hope Gala. The event was not only a fundraiser but also a celebration for the 15 percent drop in the cancer death rate over the last 15 years.
  • Dr. Bedford Waters, a mid-south division ACS board member, and his wife, Cecelia, participate in the fundraiser held at Blackberry Farm in Walland.
  • Mel Stripling supports his wife, Jenny, who is the associate vice president for the state of Tennessee. The Hope Gala also included ACS corporate sponsors, business and philanthropic leaders.
  • Sharon Spezia and her husband Tony, CEO of Covenant Health, attend the Hope Gala. Stripling said Covenant Health is a corporate sponsor of ACS.
  • Dr. Eva Mirsa and her mother, Roma Mirsa, enjoy cocktails at Blackberry Farm. The event also featured a gourmet dinner, designer cupcakes and an auction.
  • Cindi and Peter Debusk support the ACS by attending the Hope Gala. The couple was joined by over 100 supporters who attended the fourth annual event.
  • BK Reynolds samples wine the Blackberry Farm with her husband, Bobby. The Hope Gala is known for Blackberry Farm’s fine wine and dining.
  • Jean Lambert, Amanda and Kevin Painter and Harold Lambert await Blackberry Farm’s gourmet meal that was a highlight of the Hope Gala.
  • The wine wall is one of the event’s fundraisers where participants choose a number that corresponds to an unknown wine selection. For $50, they can purchase the bottle.
  • The culinary staff at Blackberry Farm prepares a meal that is legendary among regular ACS supporters.

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