The Courageous Faces Foundation presents the SuperHeroes Gala
If ever there was living proof that beauty comes from within, it’s the SuperHeroes of the Courageous Faces Foundation (CFF).
In its inaugural Denver event (there was one in Boston last year), the Foundation presented a particularly memorable, high energy event at the Marriott City Center Saturday night.
The CFF helps those who are afflicted with conditions that affect their physical appearance, due to traumatic injury, genetics or a medical condition. The SuperHero Faces of the Foundation brought a rainbow of light and energy and were truly inspirational. Rarely do you see an event that is so unique and motivational.
Force of Nature Trish Morris, president and CEO of the CFF, was on stage thanking guests and participants, bringing up board members and acknowledging special supporters. Emcee Chris Starkey expertly navigated the program and auctioneer Rick Rolph brought in big bucks for the cause.
Robert Barron was given the World Humanitarian Award for his work with custom prosthetics. He gained experience as a renowned disguise artist for the CIA, and now he fulfilling his life’s dream of helping those like the Faces of the CFF.
Johnny Quinn was presented with the Courageous Spirit Award because of his passion and drive to help others feel good about themselves. Johnny was dragged from a burning building when he was 4 years old, resulting in burns over 95% of his body. But Johnny, like the other SuperHeroes, refuses to let his condition define him, and he leads by example with his amazing attitude and love of life.
The memorable evening went over the top with the performance by World Class Rockers–members of the bands Boston, Journey, Steppenwolf, Lynyrd Skynard and Santana. Guests were able to dance the night away and for this evening, there was not a care in the world.
For more information about the Courageous Faces Foundation, log on to www.courageousfacesfoundation.org.
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- SuperHero icons pose with attendees
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- Courageous Spirit Award honoree Johnny Quinn and Josephine Fields
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- Susan Stiff, left, Debi Medved and Jan Hammond pose with Superman
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- Jan and Debi with action figures
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- Dee Nichols, program manager for CFF with board member Dr. Francis Smith
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- Regan Teagarden, left, Maddie Teagarden (in front), and in back–Moira Teagarden and Katie Johnson
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- Mark and Linda Sheehan, left, with Erin McDowell
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- Clarence Hagel, left, Josh and Tammy Zeller and Helen Hagel
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- Chris Starkey, who was the emcee for the evening, with his daughter Sammi and CFF President and CEO Trish Morris
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- Committee member Sandee Walling, left, and Lorraine Fields
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- Cindy Yallop, lefft, with Ann and Tom Koenig
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- Carole Sachs, left, Mark Gad, Trish Morris and Maria Gad
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- Carrie Van Bruwaene and her son Brenden
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- Vicki Fuesz, left, board treasurer Becky LaBrant and Gary Fuesz
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- Mark Constantine, left, BJ Brandt, Randy Russo and Kelly Carter
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- John and Penny Weber, left, with Philip and Tammy Eickmann
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- Hannah and Shiky
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- Bill and Roxanne Dougan
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- Pam Renall, left, Kiri Margavos and Hannah Medved (board member)
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- Carol Cangialosi, left, Kevin White, Tina and Randal Worker
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- Robert Barron and artist Chelly Sellinger
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- Happy birthday to Art Sellinger, receiving a birthday gift from Ramona Santiago
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- Luis Cardenas and Jaime Garcia
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- Cathy, Ralph and Kimberly Cocozzella
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- Gale McIntyre, left, Lisa Lopez, Doug and Jennifer Taylor
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- Bev Black, left, Scottie Iverson, Arlene Johnson and Nancy Koontz–all committee members
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- Terri and Al Fisher (she was a committee member)
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- Bob and Nancy Koontz
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- Steve and Wendy Weil, left, with Jan Blankennagel and John Godzac
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- There were some great silent auction items
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- Pam Rolph and Gary Debus get ready for the live auction
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- Marge Utne, left, and Peggy Shelton
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- Steve Zapler chats with Christine McCleary
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- Paula Conger and Karie Erickson
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- Gordon Sanchez, left, with Terri and Steve Hinkle (she was on the committee)
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- The famous Batmobile–a Sunday morning ride in it was up for live auction
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- SuperHero capes were on every chair
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- Chris Starkey kicks off the program
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- SuperHero icons on stage with Chris Starkey
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- Brandon Farbstein and Sophie Klafter
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- Miss Colorado Shannon Patilla and Brady Goodman-Williams
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- Board Chair Marcus Jackson, left, and VP Jeff Carter on stage
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- Trish Morris on stage with Jeff Carter and Marcus Jackson
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- Mark and Maria on stage
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- Mark, Hannah and Maria on stage
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- Dominic on stage with his Dad
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- Hannah and Maria on stage
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- Johnny Quinn says a few words
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- Sophie getting ready to take the stage
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- Sophie getting her SuperHero cape
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- Sophie and Johnny on stage
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- Sammi takes the stage
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- Sammi gets her SuperHero cape
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- Sammi, Sophie and Johnny on stage
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- Justin on stage
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- Zahra takes the stage
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- Zahra and Justin on stae
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- Maddie takes the stage
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- Maddie gets her SuperHero cape
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- Maddie, Zahra and Justin
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- Reggie Bibbs takes the stage and gets his SuperHero cape
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- Reggie and Superman
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- Reggie strikes a pose
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- Brandon takes the stage
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- Brandon gets his SuperHero cape
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- Brandon is highly energetic!
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- Cassidy getting her SuperHero cape
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- Aiden takes the stage
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- Aiden gets his SuperHero cape
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- Aiden, Cassidy, Brandon and Reggie
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- Faces of the Courageous Faces Foundation
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- SuperHeroes on stage
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- Trish Morris congratulates Robert Barron, recipient of the World Humanitarian Award
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- Robert Barron and Trish Morris on stage
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- Honorees Johnny Quinn and Robert Barron on stage with Miss Colorado Shannon Patilla and Trish Morris
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- Johnny, Robert, Shannon
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- Rick Rolph wratched up bids
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- The live auction heats up
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- Miss Colorado Shannon Patilla holds an autographed guitar from the World Class Rockers, up for auction
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- World Class Rockers take the stage
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- Legenary drummer Aynsley Dunbar
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- Michael Monarch from Steppenwolf
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- World Class Rockers
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- They raised the roof!
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- David Coyle
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- Zahra gets a hug from one of the members of World Class Rockers
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- SuperHeroes on stage with the WCR
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- SuperHeroes on stage with WCR
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- SuperHeroes on stage
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- Michael Monarch of Steppenwolf
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- Aynsley Dunbar
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- People loved to sing along
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- Michael Monarch just took command of that guitar
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- David Coyle
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- Greg Walker of Santana
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- Greg Walker of Santana greets the audience
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- Greg Walker gets into the music
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- WCR sang well known tunes
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- Greg Walker
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- Mark Hoyt on keyboards
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- Now that’s how you play a keyboard
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- Michael Monarch and Greg Walker
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- Jan Hammond gets to shake Greg Walker’s hand
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- Fran Cosmo of Boston
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- Randall Hall of Lynyrd Skynard
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- Marcus Jackson getting into the music
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- Guests loved being front and center
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- Board Chair Marcus Jackson
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- the crowd getting into the music
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- World Class Rockers take a bow
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- SuperHeroes on stage with WCR
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- Zahra got to be part of the guitar solo
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- Phones were going wild
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- SuperHeroes on stage
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- Brandon takes command of the mariachis
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- Fran Cosmo and audience members
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- Tina Worker gets a hug from Michael Monarch
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- Fran Cosmo and Zahra
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- Dee Nichols and Zahra with a member of the band
