Platinum and Pearls Gala Produces
Bright Future for Stehlin Foundation

The Friends of the Stehlin Foundation set the stage for a night of celebration to commemorate Stehlin’s 30 Years of Hope and Healing at the 20th Annual Gala. “Platinum and Pearls” was the gala’s theme, which set record numbers. Almost a thousand guests attended the event and helped raise more than $1,030,000 in funds to continue Stehlin’s research. Two produced videos were featured during the dinner to showcase breakthroughs and discoveries made by the Stehlin Foundation throughout its existence. The first video was an interview with Leslie and Kim Wheless, the gala’s honorees, discussing their involvement and commitment to the Stehlin Foundation. The second video, narrated by retired Good Morning America host Dave Hartman, celebrated the past, present and future of the Stehlin Foundation and honored Dr. John S. Stehlin, Jr. Each year, the Friends of the Stehlin Foundation strive to organize a gala that generates more funds than the previous year and provides guests with a festive atmosphere. The 20th Annual Gala was no exception, and included the involvement of hundreds of dedicated individuals. “The Stehlin Foundation has touched and healed many lives, with the gala’s proceeds we can support the Foundation’s work and keep its mission alive—to find a cure for cancer,” said Mike Meagher, of the Friends of the Stehlin Foundation.

Jeanette and Jim Woods	Keith and Patty Miller

David Hartman, Dr. Peter D. de Ipolyi, Mary Epperson and Marit de Ipolyi