Published on May 24th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
0SHARE Inc. Celebrates 66 Years of Philanthropy with Annual Boomtown Gala Honoring Joni Berry, An Original Founder of SHARE, and Featuring a Performance by The Midtown Men
The funds were raised via a live auction, silent auction and call for donations led by auctioneer, Howie Schwartz, of Grandstand out of New York, which opened at the $100,000 level. For every $10,000 raised by SHARE at the event, 10 kids were supported for a year! First Vice President of Boomtown Party, September Sarno led the planning for the auction and the appeal, and First Vice President of Boomtown Show, Diane Forester, led the planning for the show.The event took place at The Beverly Hilton’s renowned International Ballroom. It featured a performances by The Midtown Men, from the original cast of “Jersey Boys” on Broadway, as well as musical numbers by the SHARE members themselves. The show was choreographed by Charlene Painter and produced by Gary Smith.
This year’s Shining Spirit Award honoree was SHARE founding member, Joni Berry (Dancer/ Former President of Professional Dancers Society.) The award was presented by her friend and colleague actress/dancer Mitzi Gaynor, President of the Professional Dancers Society
SHARE is led by Corinna Fields, President; Ellen Feder, Chairman of the Board; Mandie Rush and Linda Schlesinger (Treasurers); Adele Langdon, Secretary; Diane Forester, First Vice President of Boomtown Show; September Sarno, First Vice President of Boomtown Party; and Hannah Noval, Tribute Book Chair.