More than 250 animal lovers came together at the Winter Park Events Center to support animals in our community.
Guests were first greeted by adoptable dogs and cats from The Pixel Fund, and then enjoyed a "Cassie Cosmo" cocktail before perusing silent auction items, buying raffle tickets, and mingling. Emcees Jason Guy and Michelle Imperato kept the crowd entertained all night, while WESH2 Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi added to the celebration by sharing champagne with guests. Everyone also enjoyed a delicious dinner catered by Jamie McFadden and his team at Cuisiniers.
In addition Franklin's Friends announced its new mission pillar of pet retention, and Jana Caswell was named Franklin's Friend of the Year.
The evening was capped off with a high energy live auction led by Alan Frenkel, an appearance by Stella, the adoptable dog who starred in the mission video, and a generous answer to the call for donations.
All told, the night raised over a quarter of a million dollars!
