A Heartfelt Lunch
The three-year-old charity Hearts Aligned, which supports critically ill children, had a record sold-out turnout for its second annual Hearts to Hearts Valentine’s lunch at the oceanside Cabrillo Pavilion.
More than 180 guests raised around $150,000 for the organization founded by Vivian Solodkin who, along with David Edelman and Brigitte Welty, co-chaired the boffo bash.
The ubiquitous Janet Garufis, chairman and CEO of Montecito Bank & Trust, emceed the fun fête as well as acting as auctioneer.
Cottage Health was honored with pediatric cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Frazer picking up the Heart-to-Heart service award.
Last year 52 low-income families were given assistance, most of them earning less than $29,000 annually.
Among the supporters turning out were Missy Sheldon, Adrienne MacDonald, Sharon Jordano, Amie Parrish, Jorge Morales, Stephanie Petlow, and Jessica Stampe.
