- November 14, 2022
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The three members of the Mt. Eleanor band perform toe-tapping beats as the Garden Party kicks off.
Jordan Breyer, Liann Breyer, Janna Sartin, Katie Carroll, Bailey Ringering and Greg Ringering from Advent Health pose as royal princes and princesses.
Pink ladies Jo Barsh and Sandi DiSciullo pay tribute to the "Grease" musical.
Orlando Health representatives Alice Thibodeau Peters, Chantal Sahib, Michele Shade and Norman Shade indulge in drinks at the beginning of the Garden Party.
Some of the Matthew's Hope crew shows off their southern roots at the fundraiser.
Mackenzie Gebken, Sara Meyer and Kelly Carr dressed up as Dr. Seuss characters for their new Eight Waves non-profit program. The program focuses on servicing under resourced children and families in east Winter Garden.
Minion Media Group members Tracy Lewis and Michelle Meachem showcased quite the clever costume for the Garden Party.
Kellie Arthur and her husband Austin Arthur from West Orange on the Go showcased their love for the United States at the fundraiser.
Miyar Agulla, Summer Wiggins, Ashley Dooley, Paul Dooley, Chris Bell and Kari Bell enjoyed the cooler fall weather on the patio of the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, sporting costumes for their company DPR Construction.
Mini bundt cakes were some of the many tasty treats displayed at the non-profit's event.
Participants decorated their own themed tables in pursuit of the coveted "Best Dressed Table" award.
Leslie and Amy Cantos represented Matthew's Hope Firm Foundation Preschool at the Mary Poppins themed table.
The Mary Poppins themed table also included Meagan Galamback, Nadia Jarquin and Kristina Jarquin.
Arthur Vieira poses with Sandra Davis in support of the Matthew's Hope Firm Foundation Preschool.
Matthew's Hope members Carolyn Bucker, John Gero, Greg Johnson, Frankie Gallo and Sherry Ealsey were honored at the event for their hard work and dedication.
The Kiwanis Club of East Orange County paid tribute to its love for children with its Crayola theme. Pictured are Stacy Vu, Samantha Sanders, Sarah Dewitz, Teri Guillete, Chris Guillete, Alex Saakes and Jan Saakes.
Live music was played throughout the dinner portion of the Garden Party.
Live music was played throughout the dinner portion of the Garden Party.
Live music was played throughout the dinner portion of the Garden Party.
Pastor Scott Billue, founder of Matthew's Hope, encouraged Greg Johnson as he presented a piece of his artwork available at the silent auction.
Advent Health took home the award for "Best Dressed" in their Disney prince and princess costumes.
Winners of the new "Most Unique" theme and costume award at the Garden Party accepted a plaque from Pastor Scott Billue and Trooper Steve Montiero.
Residents from across West Orange came together for Matthew's Hope and its annual Harvest of Hope Garden Party fundraiser. This year's fundraiser, which we told you about here, celebrated seven years of locals flocking in support of the non-profit and its mission to serve the unique needs of each individual who is "structurally challenged" in the area. The fundraiser, which occurred on Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, hosted unique themes from local organizations, bizarre costumes, music, food and fun, all for a good cause.
