Giving Back Magazine February 2019 | Page 24

Philanthropy CHAMPIONS OF GIVING! 2019 Women of Dedication All Stars O n April 12, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) will honor twelve outstanding San Diego All-Stars for their extensive volunteerism, philanthropy and service to others. The SAWA Women of Dedication Luncheon, now in its 54th year, is a spirited grand-scale, elegant fundraising luncheon held each spring and enjoys an attendance of 800 guests. Funds are raised from ticket sales, table sponsorships, live and silent auctions, underwriting and advertising. 24 GBSAN.COM | FEBRUARY 2019 Women of Dedication Co-Chairs Sandra Maas, Judy Burer and Vicki Eddy The 2019 WOD All-Stars, “Champions of Giving” are Mary Alice Brady, Diane Christensen, Doris Ellsworth, Laury Graves, Jane Klofkorn, Tamara Lafarga-Joseph, Lynelle Lynch, Lydia McNeil, Mia Park, Marty Pendarvis, Louise Phipps and Marie Tuthill. Co-Chairs of the event Judy Burer, Vicki Eddy, and Sandra Maas have assembled a spectacular volunteer committee dedicated to raising funds to empower The Salvation Army to assist homeless and compromised families and individuals rebuild their lives.