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HEARTS OF GILROY Presented by Community Solutions Fun, fashion and philanthropy are the key ingredients that made the 9th Annual Hearts of Gilroy Women’s Luncheon and Auction another great success. On May 30th, community members, donors and volunteers joined together to raise thousands of dollars to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking in our community. Janie Mardesich was honored with the 2015 Heart of Gilroy award in recognition of her dedication to our community, including her tireless work with the Garlic Festival, Gilroy Assistance League, Gilroy Foundation and Community Solutions, to name a few. Janie brings a caring heart and quick wit to everything she does and we are all the better because of her. Erin O’Brien, Jennifer Tate and Teresa Kiernan Megan Jalufka, Janet Thompson and Carol Carr Hearts of Gilroy Award Winner, Janie Mardesich J. Chris Mickartz, Teri Nelson, Karen Christopher and Roxanne Farrote GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN Karen Titus,Yvonne Quilici and Monica Mondelli JULY/ AUGUST 2015 gmhtoday.com 67