14th Annual Benefits of Laughter a Great Success!
Skyland Trail's 14th annual Benefits of Laughter raised an amazing $550,000 for the organization's Financial Aid Program, which provides financial assistance to clients and their families.
This year's sold-out event was held November 10th at the St. Regis Atlanta and featured entertainment from Barbara and Vince Dooley, Georgia football legends who delighted the crowd with tales of family and football.
"Barbara and Vince were so entertaining," says President Beth Finnerty. "Their delightful humor kept the crowd laughing. We are so thankful for their enthusiasm for our event, and for their help in making our 14th Benefits of Laughter the most successful event yet!"
Skyland Trail Board Member Jay D. Mitchell and his wife Denise Dooley Mitchell served as chairs for the event. Mr. Mitchell also served as Corporate Chair, securing more than 20 business sponsors for the event. Nancy Bryant served as Patron Committee Chair.
"Denise and I are so grateful for the generous support we received for this night from the Atlanta community," says Event Co-Chair Jay D. Mitchell. "Together, with the help of our strong Corporate and Patron Committees, we were able to secure sponsorships from our friends and colleagues in the business community. This means so much to us, and we are very excited to see so much money go toward Skyland Trail's much-needed Financial Aid Program."
Skyland Trail Board Member John Gordon and his wife, Helen, were the Honorary Chairs for the evening. The Gordons were recognized for their support and dedication both to the organization and to the community.
Please click here to view pictures of the event.
Skyland Trail thanks our committee members and corporate sponsors for their support to the 2011 Benefits of Laughter:
2011 Corporate Committee: Chair Jay D. Mitchell, Susan Boyd, Janine Brown, Tommy Hills, Claire & Glen Jackson, Richard Parker, Laura & Rutherford Seydel and Bob Walker.
2011 Patron Committee: Chair Nancy Bryant, Linnea & Roger Ashley, Gwynie Dennard, Betsy Glenn, Robin Howell, Tish & John Inman, Ann & John Lally, Leslie & Matt Meshad, Denise Mitchell, Karen Parker and Leigh & Tee Pollard.
2011 Corporate Sponsors include: AT&T, Atlantic American, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, BNY Mellon, Coca-Cola, Emory Healthcare, Ernst & Young, First Beacon Investments, Inc., Georgia Commerce Bank, Goldman, Sachs, and Co., Harbert Management Corp., Holder Construction, Jackson Spalding, King & Spalding, Lowe and Associates, Morris, Manning, and Martin; NAI Brannen Goddard, LLC, Piedmont Healthcare, Russell Reynolds Associates, Schreeder, Wheeler & Flint, LLP, State Tax Credit Exchange, TriBridge Residential, LLC, UBS Wealth Management, and VEINInnovations.
