Rum drinks, Caribbean-inspired fare and a Junkanoo parade set the tone for Fishermen’s Hospital’s largest fundraiser of the year last Saturday as nearly 300 guests mingled on the edge of the ocean behind Marathon City Hall for “Carnivale in the Keys.”
“It was really nice to see everyone together having such a good time,” said hospital foundation chair Jane Packard. “We are lucky to live in a town that is so generous.”
Starting sometime in early April, residents in the Middle Keys and beyond will have state-of-the-art imaging services available in Marathon thanks to the philanthropic efforts of the Carnivale attendees.
College of the Florida Keys President Jonathan Gueverra served on the events committee and suggested this year’s Caribbean theme. Pictured with Jack Seubert and Frank Wood. Craig and Tracy CurryThe College of the Florida Keys sent a contingent of professors to the event including, from left: MHS principal Wendy McPherson and her husband Michael McPherson with Lana Gaspari, Rachel Oropeza, Brittany Snyder and Jack Seubert. Fishermen’s Foundation members (from left) Jim Rifkin and George Neugent share a laugh with Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy Morales and his wife Dori along with hospital chairman Jay Hershoff. Morales is Marathon’s former city attorney whose family has owned a home in Marathon for nearly two decades.The event was supported by a number of area businesses including ChrisTel Construction, represented by (from left) Steve Hurley and Howard & Connie Wheeler. Local Realtor and philanthropist Sam Williams (center) and his fiance Kelly (left) scored a number of items during the live auction as he continually outbid his trusted legal counsel – Patrick M. Stevens (back, center). Carolyn Waldera is pictured right goading him on. Photos by McLaughlin Photo Video
