Little Hearts Luncheon and Fashion Show 2018
Really, they should be calling this event “big hearts.” Because that’s what abounded on Thursday when adorable children, dogs, firefighters and supporters gathered at Wings Over the Rockies for the Children’s Hospital Colorado Little Hearts Luncheon and Fashion Show.
This event has been going strong for over three decades, with amazing advocate Lyn Schaffer chairing the event for the 20th time this year. The chance to see the children and their families in a happy and festive setting is what this celebration is all about.
Kim Christiansen expertly took the helm again as emcee–always making things light-hearted and fun. Julie Neva of Chewy’s Bonetique was given the Maxwell Doud Paws of Praise Award, and John Mancheras and Dr. Neil Wilson were given the Sam and Fern Primack Heart Who Cares Award.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Ryan and Amanda Blanchfield took the stage with their kids Cash and Adrina and told the story of how CHC saved Cash’s life.
The kids invariably took the chance to shine when the time came for the runway presentation. A well-deserved platform for joviality, this fashion show provided the opportunity to drop inhibitions and to show that once these kids got through their treatment at Children’s Hospital Colorado, anything else is cake.
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- Firefighters from South Metro District came to be fashion show escorts and supporters: Matt Wolfe, left, Greg Pollard, Chris Shea, Garrett Stowall and Derek Jordan
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- Committee members Sharon Downing, left, and Donna Basile
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- Dr. Michael Schaffer with his former patient Erika Kimber and her mom Brenda Kimber
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- Megan Bigner, left, her mom Julie Bigner (committee member), and Mary Jane Wood and Paul Martin
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- Pet Prescription dog Shelby with Pam King
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- Models getting spiffed up for the fashion show
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- Kids ate lunch before the show
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- Ken Proch and his Prescription Pet dog Gracie
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- CHC’s Kali Smith, left, Erin Beimford and Zoie Jordan
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- Brenna and Marisa Vialpando
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- Nicole Adams, left, Kristie Adams and Hanna Ireland
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- Riane, Maddie and Moira Teagarden
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- Matthew, Delilah and Alice enjoying the luncheon gathering
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- Joyce Butler, left, Marie Wright and Alexis O’Neill
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- Fernanda Perez Chaves and Daniel Badaroux
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- LienChi Hall, left, Hope Hartman and Jean Denike
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- Committee members Kristopher Hays and Julianna Inge
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- Jimmy Gulick, left, and Ari Feldman
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- Jamie Gulick, left, Katherine Frost and Karen DeLeo
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- Susie Hummell, left, and July McNeil
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- Joanne and John Davidson, left, with Vickie Dow
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- Claudia and Bob Beauprez
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- Event chair Lyn and Dr Michael Schaffer, left, with Kristina Davidson
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- Candice Hutton and longtime Little Hearts supporter Robert Stafford
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- Kay Burke, left, Cindi Burge, Kristina and Jay Davidson, Michelle Gruber and Vickie Dow
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- Carrie Alm and Dr Dunbar Ivy
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- Bill Barrett, left, Lisa Lipscomb, Faith Fisher and Dr. James Jaggers
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- Dale DeLeo, left, and Dr. Max Mitchell
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- Ben Doud and his dog Sarge
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- Kay Burke, left, Kristina Richardson, Terri Fisher and Cindi Burge
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- Dr Bob Wolfe, left, Cristine Martinez and Dr. Michael Schaffer–Dr. Wolfe was Chief of Pedatric Cardiology when Dr. Schaffer was an intern
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- Meredith Wilson, left, Dr. Michael Schaffer, Dr Neil Wilson (recipient of the Primack Heart Who Cares Award) and Katy Rady
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- Faith Beazer, left, Chris Reynolds, Dan McLennan, Jamie Ross and Natasha Kimberg
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- Frances Owens and Monica Owens Beauprez
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- Dr Sara Mark peruses some silent auction items
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- Steve Edmonds, left, Stacy Johnson and Margot Gilbert Frank
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- Joy Hawkins, left, Randall Clark, Chris Reynolds and Dan McLennan
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- Dr. Max Mitchell, left, chats with Rick Enstrom and Les Lee
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- Letitia Valdez, left, Dalyla Creaghe, Gina Abou-Jaoude
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- Guests of Sandee Walling
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- Kim Christiansen expertly navigated the program again this year.
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- Sara Reynolds, staff chaplain at CHC, gives the invocation
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- The Douds present the Paws of Praise Award
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- Julie Neva of Chewy’s Bonetique received the Maxwell Doud Paws of Praise Award
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- The Blanchfield family tells their story
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- Ryan Blanchfield gave an emotional speech about how CHC saved his son Cash’s life.
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- Prescription Pet Shelby takes a little break
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- The Blanchfield family on stage, with Cash taking the lead
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- Cash is “one ornery dude,” his Dad proudly told the crowd
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- Dr Fran Hickey takes the stage with Noah
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- Monica Owens Beauprez and Frances Owens escort little Sophia down the runway
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- Monica Owens Beauprez, Sophia and Frances Owens
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- Sophia’s dad John Beauprez proudly takes video of his family
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- Hailey waves to the crowd with a South Metro firefighter
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- Hailey loved being on stage
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- Elaina takes in all the attention
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- Amaya and a South Metro firefighter on stage with Prescription Pet Kiddo
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- Emmy with Dr. Schaffer and Bode and Barrett, along with dog Kayla
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- Emmy, Bode and Barrett, with Kayla, escorted by Dr. Michael Schaffer
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- Alessandra takes the stage, escorted by Robert Stafford
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- Alessandra waves to the crowd, escorted by Robert Stafford
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- Maxwell and Prescription Pet Cormac take the stage
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- Abigail and Prescription Pet Emma with Rick Karcich
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- Abigail, Rick Karcich and dog Emma on the runway
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- Dr. Neil Wilson escorts Audrey
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- Dr Neil Wilson and Audrey on stage
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- Lydia on stage with a SM Firefighter
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- Lydia and the firefighter smile on the runway
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- Jozee takes the runway with Dr. Jeff Darst
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- Jozee pretty much took command of the runway by herself
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- Prescription Pet Gracie, former cardiac patient Erika Kimber and Kimberly take the stage
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- Erika and Kimberly own the runway
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- Just look at that enthusiasm! Maya and Meleia take the stage with Joanne Davidson
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- Maleia and Maya dance on stage as Joanne Davidson and dog Jackson look on
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- Izabella takes the stage with Steve Edmonds
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- Steve Edmonds and Izabella enjoying the runway time
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- Cullan and a SM Firefighter on stage with Prescription Pet Lani
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- SM Firefighter, Cullan and Lani
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- Ellie and Katie on stage with a SM Firefighter
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- Ellie and Katie wave to the audience as the firefighter looks on
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- Maddie takes the stage, escorted by Cam Connor
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- Maddie on stage with Cam Connor
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- Preston, Prescription Pet Popeye and a SM firefighter take the stage
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- Preston, Prescription Pet Popeye and a SM firefighter
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- Emerson twirls on stage with Matthew Bruchette
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- Emerson and Matthew Bruchette with some runway attitude
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- Nate on stage with scholarship recipient Abbie Hove
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- Abbie and Nate improvise a dance
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- Alexander commanded the stage all by himself
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- Alexander with some stage moves
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- Alexander and his heart
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- Alec on stage with scholarship recipient Easton Radcliffe
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- Easton and Alec with stage moves
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- Scott and a SM Firefighter take the stage
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- Scott on the runway as the SM Firefighter looks on
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- Matthew and a SM Firefighter on stage
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- Scott waves to the crowd as the firefighter looks on
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- Monica is escorted on stage by Joe Eigner and a SM Firefighter
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- Monica owns the stage–she just had heart surgery in December!
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- Joe, Monica and the firefighter proudly smile on stage
