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Soiree By The Bay Fundraiser Event To Benefit Arthitis Foundation
The proceeds will benefit the Arthritis Foundation to help fund research and treatment.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The first Soiree by the Bay is a new social event for the Arthritis Foundation that will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, at the St. Petersburg Woman’s Club, 40 Snell Isle Blvd., St. Petersburg.
This historic waterfront venue is a national landmark and boasts elegant charm and beautiful views of the Coffee Pot Bayou in old St. Petersburg.
Up to 150 attendees will enjoy strolling food stations from local eateries, beer, wine and signature cocktails, entertainment, dancing and bidding on unique silent and live auction items.
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They will meet local Arthritis Foundation dignitaries, hear a story or two and celebrate the progress of the Tampa Bay region in providing support for the more than 800,000 Tampa Bay area residents with this disease.
“Our organization and volunteers love to have fun while helping others," said Dr. Gina Schell, Arthritis Foundation Tampa board chairwoman. "This kind of event captures that spirit. We should always enjoy ourselves while supporting a nonprofit and the Arthritis Foundation is that organization for my family. I was diagnosed with systemic lupus in 2010, and two years later our daughter Sophia was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. So, you can see Soiree by the Bay is close to my heart and a great time to celebrate with friends, old and new.”
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The nautical-themed evening will be emceed by WDUV, The Dove 105.1 FM’s Ann Kelly. An avid supporter of the Arthritis Foundation and herself facing the disease, Kelly has lent her on-air voice to support local events for several years.
Arthritis FoundationFlorida Executive Director Melissa Hughey is grateful for the overwhelming support from the inception of this event.
“The board and volunteers quickly embraced the idea of a social event and we were confident in its success from the very start," Hughey said. "With lightning speed, we had this lovely venue, entertainment, food vendors and many of the tables already sold.”
Event sponsor opportunities, restaurant or catering station opportunities, auction item donations and advance tickets are all available online here or by contacting Hughey at Mhughey@arthritis.org or 813-336-5435
