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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