People & Scenes
The latest People & Scenes coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Chatter section.
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Photos: The Tennessee Valley Heart Walk for the American Heart Association
Friends, family and co-workers all gathered together in support of living longer, healthier lives. Participants of the Heart Walk walked for 2 miles around Coolidge Park to promote heart health. Walkers and supporters managed to raise nearly $400,000 for the American Heart Association leading up to and at the event.
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Photos: EWI National Conference
This annual four-day conference was an event for members of Executive Women International (EWI) to gather to network and grow their skills through keynote speakers, workshops and seminars. The conference included philanthropic activities, local community engagement and a gala recognizing members and chapter successes.
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Photos: Celebration of Life and Hope Gala
The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer hosted their 16th annual fundraiser. Attendees at this gala-style event experienced an evening full of family testimonies, live and silent auctions, photo opportunities, an open bar, food and entertainment, all in support of families that have been impacted by pediatric cancer. The event raised $450,000 for the foundation.
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Photos: Banana Ball at the Chattanooga Zoo
Ticket-holders for this fundraiser had the opportunity to enjoy food and cocktails while supporting the Chattanooga Zoo's $3.9 million Cape of Africa expansion. The event featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Mireya Mayor, an open bar, animal encounters, live animal art and more. The Cape of Africa expansion will further the goal of bringing African animals to Chattanooga.
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Photos: Chattanooga Audubon Society’s Torchlight Gala
At the Hunter Museum, friends of the Chattanooga Audubon Society came together for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment from local musician Tres Winn, bingo and door prizes. Ticket purchases and a silent auction raised money for the organization to continue preserving Chattanooga's natural resources.
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Photos: Siskin’s StarNight
At this fundraising gala, guests dressed in their finest attire for a cocktail reception, dinner and live auction at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
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Photos: Special Spaces’ Fundraiser
Special Spaces makes child cancer patients' dreams come true by building their dream bedroom. This fundraising event featured a delicious meal catered by Apron Springs and a silent auction, and several recipients and families gave testimonials.
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Photos: Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
Over 1,000 people came out to Hamilton Place mall to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which provides funds for breast cancer patients and research. After the walk, participants could grab snacks and participate in "pink"-related activities, and the Infinite Elite Company dancers came out to cheer on breast cancer survivors.
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Photos: Executive Women International Barnyard Auction
Executive Women International hosted its 25th annual auction and biggest fundraiser of the year at the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown.
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Photos: Latino Leadership Awards
LaPaz Chattanooga hosted this annual ceremony to celebrate Latino leaders in the community, including the winner of the Latino of the Year award, Paulo Hutson Solórzano, founder of A Medida Communications. Mariachi musicians and dancers performed, and guests posed for pictures at photo booths.
