A Heartfelt Lunch

By Richard Mineards   |   February 20, 2024
The Hearts Aligned Board and staff (photo by Priscilla)

The three-year-old charity Hearts Aligned, which supports critically ill children, had a record sold-out turnout for its second annual Hearts to Hearts Valentine’s lunch at the oceanside Cabrillo Pavilion.

More than 180 guests raised around $150,000 for the organization founded by Vivian Solodkin who, along with David Edelman and Brigitte Welty, co-chaired the boffo bash.

The ubiquitous Janet Garufis, chairman and CEO of Montecito Bank & Trust, emceed the fun fête as well as acting as auctioneer.

Cottage Health was honored with pediatric cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Frazer picking up the Heart-to-Heart service award.

Last year 52 low-income families were given assistance, most of them earning less than $29,000 annually.

Among the supporters turning out were Missy Sheldon, Adrienne MacDonald, Sharon Jordano, Amie Parrish, Jorge Morales, Stephanie Petlow, and Jessica Stampe.

 

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