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Lowcountry Orphan Relief Gala

The Party: The Charleston Marriott’s Crystal Ballroom was decked out in feathers and pearls for the Lowcountry Orphan Relief’s annual gala to benefit at-risk children in the community. To match this year’s Moulin Rouge theme, guests dressed to the nines in their flapper-esque best while mingling over rosé champagne. With a silent auction and live entertainment from slight-of-hand magicians and dancers, the event was one not to be missed. Rounding out the night were impassioned speeches from founder Lynn Young and development director Gayle Keller, as well as a testimony from a foster parent supported by the organization. Highlight: The jazzy, Burlesque-style performance by students of Mount Pleasant’s Elite Dance Studio Overheard: “Champagne tastes better pink!” Beneficiary: Lowcountry Orphan Relief

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Founder Lynn Young graciously addresses attendees.The lovely "Champagne Lady" served guests glasses of pink bubbly as they arrived.Doug VanWinkle, Ann Marie Keck, and George TomljanovicRick and Maureen Riccoboni, Lois Lewis and Donald LewisSue Stevens, Claudia and Carey Budds, Deb Hargrove, and Charles TruluckLowcountry Orphan Relief GalaStacy Daniel, Michelle Lynch, Liz Rollins, Marissa Nash, and Christina LopeElizabeth Stribling, Jane Best, and Kevin StriblingThe Marriott provided a number of scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, including grilled shrimp kabobs and bite-sized caprese salads.Lowcountry Orphan Relief GalaKeiandria Fant and Janaya HallRufina and Kevin LaneA dancer from Mount Pleasant's Elite Dance Studio takes the stage.Ali Anderson, Maggie Berry, Heidi Doyle, and Bonnie ScapellatoLowcountry Orphan Relief GalaLowcountry Orphan Relief GalaAnnie Andrews, Eliza Cantwell, and Meagan GentryMagician Kellar O'Neil wows guests with mystifying slight-of-hand tricks.Michael Ross, assistant to magician Kellar O'NeilFounder Lynn Young and Phyllis GraySome of the evening's best dressed attendees pose in the photo booth.Buddy and Meg Howle pose for a photo with Phyllis Gray and Sandy Johnson.Magician Kellar O'Neil performs up-close-and-personal magic, making a goldfish appear in a guest's water glass.Pricilla and Grange Cuthbert, Alida and John Barnwell, Elizabeth Hazard,  Lynn and Jerry Young, Jean and Bryon DavisPhyllis Gray and Sandy JohnsonRoutines to Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend and Madonna's Material Girl were a huge hit.A performance from Elite Dance Studio stole the show.

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