- December 4, 2025
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Beautiful art pieces were up for auction.
Landra Robeson, a Bridges of Light volunteer, showed off one of the paintings up for auction.
Christine Fairey and Yvonne McClarin chatted as they looked at auction items.
Yvonne McClarin proudly showed off her photography.
Madonna was decked out in a white dress and veil.
Carey and Wayne Sheffield — president and general manager of Isleworth Golf & Country Club — caught up with Advanced Kids Care’s Dr. Bernadette Rampersad and Dr. Avind Rampersad.
Elise Sabatino and Reshma Ohri looked gorgeous.
Laura Dulay and Andrew Jones color-coordinated their outfits.
Crucy Shook, John Hubbard and Jill and Cory Edwards chatted over cocktails.
Brandon and Noreen Banks and Brian and Allison Walsh were dressed to the nines.
Mayuri Patel, Jyoti Crupta and Asmi Sanghvi donned beautiful dresses.
Attendees got in one last cocktail at the bar before the program began.
Roger Ollanketo and Heather Hupp looked snazzy.
Roger Ollanketo, Heather Hupp and Vishaal Gupta were happy to be part of the evening’s festivities.
Yesenia and Danny Garrido perused the silent auction one last time.
Fun ice sculptures adorned the center of each table.
Crystal-like glasses gave off an elegant appearance.
Emcee Scotty B rocked a Pac-Man suit.
Brian Schlosser wore an awesome, sparkly jacket.
FREE DAPS put on an entertaining rap show.
Ansley Schrimsher, Elizabeth Nordquist and Ashley Downs partied the night away.
Emcees Jana Shelfer and Scotty B were right at home on stage.
Jenny Gmurek and Fatine Lamnaouer sat and enjoyed dinner.
Bridges of Light Foundation founder Stacey Papp presented Tom and Jan Dugan with an award for their dedication to the organization.
Tom and Jan Dugan received an award for their dedication to Bridges of Light.
Bridges of Light Foundation founder Stacey Papp welcomed members of the Harris family — a family that received help from Bridges of Light — to the stage.
Auctioneer Jay Basinger encouraged the audience to make pledges that would go toward helping families in need.
Glimmering lights cast an elegant glow all over the ballroom.
The Carver Middle School band performed for guests.
Members of the Carver Middle School band performed for guests.
Members of the Carver Middle School band performed for guests.
Ashley Lucas, Diane Manase, Chelsea Strack, Candi Lucas and Jodi Goersch were a good-looking group.
Cher and Marilyn Monroe posed with Dorcas Dillard, of Winter Garden.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando manager Charles Fisher, Catherine Fisher and Dana and John Berry enjoyed the reception hour.
Mimi Hartker and Scott Ashdown looked great together.
Windermere-based lawyer Richard Schwamm and wife Stacey were happy to have a night out.
FREE DAPS rappers brought a guest to the dance floor for an improvised rap battle.
Tammara and Ashley Kohler were trendy in their decades-themed apparel.
Chad and Danielle Newbold brought Sharlonda Fort as their special guest for the evening.
Bridges of Light Foundation founder Stacey Papp hugged each member of the Harris family, which benefitted from Bridges of Light.
Members of the Harris Family shared their testimony of hardships and finding solace from the Bridges of Light Foundation.
Disco balls glimmered from the ceiling.
ORLANDO Dressed to the nines, hundreds of guests filled the ballroom at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando in support of building bridges to a brighter future. Held Saturday, Sept. 8, the 15th annual Players Ball served as the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Guests were delighted to see celebrity impersonators dressed as Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Frank Sinatra, and perused dozens of auction items while enjoying cocktails. The main program included entertainment from FREE DAPS and DJ Jazzy Jeff, as well as testimonials from families the foundation has helped. Bridges of Light raises money for children who have been abandoned, abused neglected or at-risk, and provides them with bridges to education, basic needs and more.
