Possibilities soar at Angelwood Gala

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Angelwood Gala attendees filled the ballroom at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach Aug. 24 to support the nonprofit and learn about “Soaring Possibilities,” the 2019 theme chosen to emphasize how people who are served by Angelwood have realized success.

After checking in, guests mingled in the atrium sampling cocktails and perusing long tables of silent auction items while listening Simply Strings, a quartet of local high school students. Some posed for photos in front of the more formal backdrop of white angel wings against an ivy-covered wall while others hammed it up with fun props at the photo booth.

Florida State Senator Aaron Bean donned wingtip two-tone oxford black and white spectator dress shoes to serve as auctioneer for the popular live auction. The Jaguars vs. Saints luxury suite package set an Angelwood live auction record. Another popular item was lunch in Washington, D.C. with Congressman John Rutherford, who attended the event to support the cause.

Angelwood provides support to more than 300 children, adults, seniors and families living with intellectual and developmental differences. The nonprofit offers residential group homes, supported employment, adult day training programs and seasonal day camps.

For more information, visit www.angelwoodjax.org.