Red Bank, NJ: Garmany, Kramer Portraits and Monmouth Health and Life Magazine hosted a spectacular 'cocktail, shopping and giving' celebration
on Monday, April 14th at Garmany Clothing Store, 121 Broad Street in Red Bank.
The event included cocktails, hors d'oeuvres catered by Sirena Ristorante of Pier Village and a luxury live auction followed by a dramatic unveiling of the Honorees' portraits.
Steven Kramer of Kramer Portraits and one of the sponsors of the event, is a world-class portraitist as well as his notoriety for philanthropic efforts to support non-profit organizations and regional charity events. It was his passion to photograph the Honorees and thank each one for extraordinary community leadership with a custom portrait.
The luxury live auction items were a Hamilton Jewelers diamond encrusted neckalce worth $2500, a Garmany Spring Shopping Spree 'for him and her' valued at $5,000 and a Vulcan Motor Club membership (fractional luxury car ownership) valued at $10,000.
Entertainment was provided by The Jazz Arts Project.
Tickets were $100 per guest. The event raised over $30,000.00
100% of all proceeds benefited The American Cancer Society*
*The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
'Portrait of a Community' celebrates Monmouth County residents in recognition for their extraordinary commitment to the continual growth of Monmouth County through outstanding leadership and charitable efforts.
Top 25 Toast Honorees:
2008 Luminary Honoree: Judith Stanley Coleman
Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini
Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina
Michelle Baratta Cicalese
Laura Brunetti
David Burke
Mary Ellen and Brian Burriss
Eugene Cheslock, M.D.
Sharon and Scott Coleman
Linda and President Paul G. Gaffney II
Larry and Johnell Garmany
Vita and George Kolber
Edward McKenna, Esq.
Mayor Pasquale Menna, Esq.
Danny Murphy
James Nealy
Gloria Nilson
Joan and Bob Rechnitz
Marilyn Rocky
John Rogicki
Laura and Richard Saker
Mayor Adam Schneider, Esq.
Toby Shylit Mack
Mary Weir
Kim Widener
Frank J. Vozos, M.D., FACS
