PHOTOS: Center for Independent Living's annual Celebrating Independence gala

Anne Maley and Nancy Gavaghan were spotted at the Celebrating Independence event on Saturday, July 22.

A silent auction at the event featured photography by Chad Byerly.

Tom and Kristin Wagenhauser were two of several guests at the Celebrating Independence event on Saturday, July 22.

Guest enjoyed tasty appetizers at the Celebrating Independence event on Saturday, July 22.

Stacy Hilton attended the Celebrating Independence event with service dog Dave.

Chris Bowen and Sheryl Stone has a great time at the event on Saturday, July 22.

Maria Mazzeo, Angel Gonzalez, Johanna Gonzalez and Chase Banks represented TD Bank, one of the event’s sponsors.

Teddie Limonta, Karissa Rodriguez and Jessica Bush were spotted at the Celebrating Independence event on Saturday, July 22.

Miki and Aurora Knowles enjoyed themselves at the event on Saturday, July 22.

A variety of gift baskets and prize packages were up for grabs during a silent auction.

Jessica Hooke, Kari Conley, Marisol Romany, Linda Gardiner and Bill Gardiner enjoyed themselves at the event on Saturday, July 22.

Center for Independent Living Board Chair Mellissa Slover-Athey and Vice Chair Maxine Moul thanked the many guests for attending the event.

Melanie Galiardo from Central Florida Performing Arts sang for an audience at the Celebrating Independence event.