On November 22nd, the 27th Annual Fantasy Ball, benefiting The Adoption Exchange, drew the who’s who of Denver to the Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. It was evident that guests were passionate about supporting the cause, as the room exuded a feeling of eagerness to make a difference.
Governor John Hickenlooper addressed the crowd, recognizing National Adoption Day and commending The Adoption Exchange for its work to connect children in foster care with loving families. His positive words affirmed the critical role the organization plays in Colorado.
This year’s honoree was the Regal Entertainment Group. Since 1998, Regal Entertainment Group has made a difference in the lives of children waiting in foster care for homes. Ray Nutt, Regal’s Senior VP of Business Relations, accepted the award on the company’s behalf.
As the silent auction closed, bidders kept a close eye on their favorite items. There were over 150 items, including jewelry, get away packages and sports memorabilia. Popular items included a bib autographed by Lindsay Vonn and a stunning 14k gold, peal and diamond ring by William Crow Jewelers.
The live auction was led by Auctioneer Sean Allen. Allen animated the crowd with enticing packages like a one week stay in the village of Seillans in Provence, France and a fireside chat at The Fort Restaurant with Dr. Jonathan Kedrowski, a legendary mountaineer.
The Adoption Exchange recruits families for children who have survived abuse and neglect, supports adoptive families throughout every phase of the adoption process, and trains child welfare professionals. To learn more, please visit www.adoptex.org.
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- Mike Scanlan and Tappy Scanlan
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- Kate Kiker and Chris Kiker
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- Ashley Nutt and Dominic Halvey
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- Steve Marcus and Chris Brecher
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- Dennis Fast and Marty Fast
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- Navita Lorenz and Corey Lorenz
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- Silent Auction
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- Gillian Lucas and Tom Lucas
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- Lisa Hendricks and Kristen Howorko
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- Mike Porter and Cheryl Porter
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- Kathy McEnerny and Matt McEnerny
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- Katherine Berke and Kurt Niepoth
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- Carol McNealy and Brad McNealy
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- Kevin Holten and Patty Rodvold
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- Silent Auction
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- Josh Reid and Michele Reid
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- Julia Kalan and Mary Brook
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- Nicole Gendelman and Nicole Baudo
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- Dawn Thompson and Scott Greiner
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- Aly Scott and Austen Scott
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- Diane Rhodes and Helen Pile
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- Rick Reuben and Julie Reuben
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- Amy Smeester and Kerry Smeester
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- Jason Blanchard and Kate Blanchard
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- Darel Dillie and Karen Allen
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- Daren Miller and Shirley Miller
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- Britt Moreno, CBS4 and Christine Marquez-Hudson
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- Jessica Whitney and Jeff Whitney
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- Samantha Morris and Manie Adams
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- Silent Auction
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- Sharla Hottman and Barbara Fielder
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- Bridget Russamano and Scott Russamano
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- Kerri Miller and Chris Miller
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- Joanne Dunn and Julie Ellis
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- Moya Smith and Mark McKeen
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- Silent Auction
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- Joel Shallow, Natalie Shallow, Kendra McFadden, Nick Jones
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- Ashley Sakker, Trish Gibbons, Turner Lang
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- Drew Brown, Robbin Brown, Ryan Rowles, Young Rowles
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- Silent Auction
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- Seawell Grand Ballroom
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- There’s A Place For Us
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- Tom Mustin and Britt Moreno, CBS4
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- 27th Annual Fantasy Ball
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- Britt Moreno and Christine Marquez-Hudson
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- Shawna Wood and Megan Frydrychowski
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- Janet Perlstein and Fatima Diash
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- Sue Wertz and Chip Wertz
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- Elva Pellouchoud and Tamra Harney
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- Ryan Rowles and Young Rowles
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- Jamie Woglom and Andrew Woglom
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- Joel Shallow and Natalie Shallow
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- BJ Dyer and Karrie Smith, Bouquets
