Winter 2024

196 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 4 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Firefighters Charity Ball Raises Funds for Local Heroes Photos by Kelli Uldall T he First Annual Firefighters Charity Ball hosted over 200 guests in support of local first responders, with proceeds benefiting community outreach and mental health programs. The evening featured a wine-paired dinner by Chef Josh Silva-Arias, silent and live auctions and a “firefighter showdown.” City and state leaders along with community supporters attended to honor the dedication of our local heroes. Rory & Noelle Coetzee, Paul Bruno Caroline & Bob MacDonald, Tina & Jamey DeMaria Charlie & Lisa Sammut, Steve Snider Richard Oh, Raul Pantoja, Bill Cox Hal & MaryAnn Leffel, Mary Carbone Chloe & Jon Belmont, Renee Campbell Craig Vershaw, Lauren Cohen, Trevor Rackley Adnan Manasir, Ranna Halabi, Bashar & Shatha Sneeh, Abdullah Manasir Peri Basseri, Charlie Davis Tyller Williamson, Tene Shake Bert & Bella Cutino, Kim Marie, Gary Morris Cocola, Velma & Ted Balestreri Dan Bursch, Sharon Yencharis Otis & Pati Stevenson Kim DiBenedetto, Rick & Megan Vera, Cooper & Krista Kehoe, Jeff DiBenedetto Photos: Kelli Uldall Cindy Muscarello, Jason Sheedy, Joanne Gimbel