Gina Fowler & Gabriella Santini
Angie Carter & Angie Hanson
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n Saturday, April 22, the Gulf Coast Kids House and Sandy Sansing Dealerships held
the 14th Annual Chocolate Fest at Cordova Mall. This event was held in support of
the Gulf Coast Kids House in Pensacola. The GCKH raises funds to ensure that child
victims of abuse and neglect receive timely, effective and streamlined treatment. In
2016, GCKH provided services to over 3,600 child victims of abuse and neglect. The annual event
brings much needed awareness and support to GCKH and child abuse issues.
Each chocolatier from the event donated around 1,200 bite sized pieces of their desserts and set
up marketing and advertising to promote their businesses. Entries for this year included: Szotski’s
Cheesecakes, Krispy Kreme, Olive Garden, Sam’s Fun City, Hilton, H20, Cheddars, Let ‘Em Eat
Cake, Longhorn Steakhouse, Chrisoula’s Cheesecake Shoppe, Applebee’s, Chick-fi l-a, Papa John’s,
Apple Market, Newk’s, Starbucks, Cloud 9 Chocolates, Barber’s Milk, Red-Lobster, Pensacola
Culinary & Hospitality Club, Whataburger, and Bad Ass Coffee.
There were many sponsors that helped make this annual fundraiser benefi ting Gulf Coast Kids
House a success. For more information visit gulfcoastkidshouse.org.
VIP Pensacola at Cordova Mall
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