GILROY FOUNDATION ’ s 23rd ANNUAL “ DAY IN THE COUNTRY ” PARADISE FOUND
Over 250 people enjoyed an evening in the tropics at “ Paradise Found ,” this year ’ s Gilroy Foundation Auction Event held at the Elk ’ s Lodge on the Hill . Eight local wineries provided wine tasting and the tropical-inspired dinner was prepared by Dave Bozzo , chef extraordinaire . A fun time was had by all and over $ 55,000 was raised to support the Foundation ’ s programs .
PHOTOS TOP TO BOTTOM FIRST ROW : Lisa DeSilva from Martin Ranch Winery offering a taste to John Lang ; Gilroy Foundation President Frank Angelino and his wife , Betty ; Linda Pond & Kevin Godden with his father , Peter Godden , who flew in from London ; Paradise Found Co-Chairs Kendal & Teresa Costa ; AND Foundation Executive Director Donna Pray .
SECOND ROW : Dave & Eileen Boll ; Guest Auctioneer Bill Christopher offering up 49er game tickets & memorabilia ; Karen & Don Christopher ; AND Foundation Event Coordinator , Lee Blaettler , welcoming the sold out crowd .
THIRD ROW : Guests learning the Hula from Island Breeze Polynesian Dancers , AND Julie & Mike Vanni offering their Solis wines to Randy & Ann Costa .
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