T
he annual Cordova Mall
Ball party is hosted by
the Krewe of Les Petits
Enfants (the Order of the
Small Children). On Saturday, January
27, the corridors of Pensacola’s Cordova
Mall were fi lled with more than 2,500 people
from across Northwest Florida who came together
for an evening of Mardi Gras magic to raise funds
benefi ting The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at
Sacred Heart.
Every year, Cordova Mall closes early and transforms into a
fabulous venue for the elegant Ball with the help of many volunteers.
When the doors reopened, guests were invited to enjoy tastings from
more than 25 restaurants who provided tapas sized portions of local
favorites including Café Nola on the
Beach and Bread of Life Bakery. A silent
auction was also held which included
vacation packages, jewelry, art, and much
more. Separate live entertainment in three
wings was provided, as well as a three-piece
jazz band in the event’s French Market, an area
reminiscent of New Orleans’ French Quarter.
Over the past 22 years, this event has helped The
Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart
transform pediatric care by generating more than fi ve
million dollars to purchase specialized pediatric equipment, and
renovate the rooftop healing garden. Over the next fi ve years,
proceeds from the Cordova Mall Ball are designated to be used to
purchase the region’s fastest pediatric CT scanner.
Carol Carlan, Randy & Amy Peterson
Raeanne Loyed & Megan Johnson
photos by
Chris Cook
story by
Steve Barber
VIP Pensacola at Cordova Mall
Eric Martin & Sunshine Morrer
Ashley Connell & Jeri Cox
Sophie Houser & Wesley Odom
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