GAZELLE MAGAZINE Volume 2, Issue 1 | Page 80

SOCIAL BUZZ SLU’S DIAMOND GALA RAISES MONEY FOR LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH The Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center recently celebrated its 12th Annual Diamonds Gala, “Carnival at the Coronado,” at the magnificent Coronado Ballroom. With this year’s vintage carnival theme, the gala evening’s festivities included a cocktail reception with carnival games, a sumptuous three-course sit-down dinner, and a live auction with fabulous prizes. Jarret & Laura Hotte Chuck & Lisa Fancher 80 More than 260 guests attended the “Carnival at the Coronado,” and the event raised nearly $315,000 to support the Friends organization and the Saint Louis University Liver Center. KSDK’s Pat McGonigle was the emcee for the evening. Photos courtesy of Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center Johana O’Neill, Robert O’Neill, Catherine Coffey Ross , Jeff Edmundson Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bacon, Stephanie Mannis Mike & Tammy Higgins Adrian DiBiscelgie, Kimberly Grana GAZELLE STL Beth Ruta, Debbie Givens & Laurie Duncan Dr. Joel & Eve Riley