Gil Osterloh, Alyssa Hoffman, Misty Rae Ruthrauff, Clint Rogers & Corey Kotowske
Sam Poppell & Jennifer Wilson
Karen Brewer & Myron Goetz
Maxine Orance & Jay Roberts
Sheree Juliano & Shaye Smith
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heers for Charity: a Hurricane Michael Fundraiser took place on November 10 at
The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island. Put together in just over two weeks, this evening
had it all with 100 percent of the proceeds benefi tting Panhandle Prayers and
Positive Love Foundation, both organizations whose efforts are aiding Hurricane
Michael victims. Over 400 people attended the event and Cheers for Charity featured over
120 wines, beers, and spirits along the boardwalk. Each section also featured live musical
performances by OutShine, Myke VanNess, Jessie Ritter, and Silvia Madriaga. Along with ticket
sales for the event, fundraising also included raffl es with thousands of dollars worth of items,
trips, and art.
It was a cooler but beautiful day on the boardwalk while listening to music and tasting wine.
OutShine Band kept the evening going by getting people out on the dance fl oor. Another special
performance by Wade Rinehart, singing his own “850 Strong” brought tears to the eyes of the
audience and cheers afterward to continue supporting the community. Misty Rae Ruthrauff,
who worked hard on this beautiful event along with Panhandle Prayers and Pawsitive Love
Foundation, spoke briefl y and the night ended with fi reworks off the Okaloosa Island pier.
Cheers for Charity:
photos & story by
Shanna Magnuson
VIP Destin at The Boardwalk
A Hurricane Michael Fundraiser
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