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January 28, 2023 at Caesars Windsor.

Photos by Rod Denis, assisted by Missi Galamb. All people in photos listed from the left, unless indicated.

1. This year, Transition to Betterness (T2B) came back bigger than ever to celebrate their silver anniversary. Proceeds from the gala totalled over $450,000 for the local charity that fundraises to refurbish rooms at area hospitals and provide comfort-based programs from paediatric to palliative care. Celebrating another successful event were members of the T2B Board of Directors and their guests: Jennifer Saruna, Toni Maceroni, Tania Sorge (Co-Founder and board member), Tina Petretta, Gloria Cavenago (board member), Isabel Jacobs, Renee Laforet (board member), Amber Hunter (Executive Director), Ramza Saruna, Doris Lapico (Co-Founder and board member), Kelly Gosselin and Alessia Leoni.

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2. In the VIP Lounge, from LiUNA!625 (one of the title sponsors of the gala) were: Jeff Burrows, Rhonda Shier, Rob Petroni, Cathy Zahachuk and Paul Laprise.

3. The Augustus ballroom at the casino, tables, adjoining VIP room and the hallways, were decorated by Designs by Diane. Inside the elegant room, aglow with purple lighting and an incredible lighted dance floor from DJ PJ Productions, representing title sponsors Sandra & Lou Macera, were: Luca Quenneville, Mia Macera, Emma Reynolds and Adrian Macera.

4. Over 800 guests and 100 volunteers attended to show their support for T2B, including St. Clair College’s John Fairley, V.P. College Communications & Community Relations and Dr. Patti France, President.

To learn more about T2B, their mission of comfort and how to get involved refer to: T2B.ca.

5. Honouring the memory of Siaham Abiad, at the table for FA Investments (a gala VIP sponsor) were: Jerry Kavanaugh, Nicole Hebert, Jim Cheetham, Marcy Cheetham,