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Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette University of Illinois student Daniela Matz assisted with a raffle item

Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette Christie Clinic Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Bill Pierce, left, Presence Covenant Foundation Board member Connie Pierce, and supporters Phyllis and Kyle Robeson enjoyed the evening

Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette Presence Covenant Foundation Board vice-chair Mitchel Swim, left, chair Mark Palmer, and members Tiffany DeSpain, and Krishna Tangella

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Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette Honorary co-chairs of the event were Ken Watkin, left, and Tanya Gallagher

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Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette The Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary were represented by Sister Agnes Cunningham, seated left, and Sister Charlene Cesario; standing, Sister Yvonne Brais, left, Sister Mary Kay Himens, and Sister Mary Robert Morton

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Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette Presence Covenant Foundation Board member Paul Donohue, left, CEO Mike Brown, cardiologist and event emcee Dr. Lakshmi, and board member Dr. Krishna Tangella

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Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette On hand were long-time supporters Helen Wikoff, left, and Marge Sodemann

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Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette Judy and Jim Yost, of Owens Funeral Home, donated a trip to France, which was the featured auction item

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Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette Members of the event planning committee included, front row, Jayne Debruyn, left, Holly Dodds, Martha Sanford, Alejandra Coronel, Jannie Rogers, and Louise Fellmann; back row, Ray Ceresa, left, Gina Stierwalt, Becky Von Holten, Stacey Benson, Michelle Bergman, and Tiffany DeSpain

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Sandra Gorman/for The News-Gazette Presence Covenant Foundation staff members included Paul Donohue, left, Angela Reinhart, Elizabeth Buckley, and Dan Baker