More than 500 guests turned out for the 26th annual Guild Gala to benefit the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs.
The event, hosted by the Service Guild of Birmingham March 8, raised more than $200,000.
The black tie event was held at The Club where guests enjoyed cocktails, a silent auction, a formal seated dinner and a live auction conducted by Jack Granger of Granger Thagard & Associates, Inc.
Nationwide Coverage provided dance music.
The event was coordinated by chairman Tara Williams along with auction chairman Shauna Burrows.
Winning bidders left the auction with prizes including trips to Ireland, Italy, and St. Croix; a Marco Bicego Jaipur gold and diamond necklace from Bromberg’s; and a dinner-for-four package at each of Frank and Pardis Stitt’s Birmingham restaurants.
Those spotted at the event included Betty Bell, Jeff and Christie Mundy, Andy and Susan Rotenstreich, Wayne and Molly Miller, Tracy and Nancy Ferren, Craig and Paula Smalley, Scott and Stacey Morales, Scott and Michelle Shunnarah, Rusty and Deana Hughes, Keith and Jennifer Andress, William and Jennifer Kimbrough, Drs. Jeff and Dominique Backus, Daley and Dr. Chris King, Adam and Tabby McClain, Clay and Tara Williams, Kari and Dr. Austin Powell, Charles and Lee Perry and Kevin and Melanie Burson.
The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs is dedicated to maximizing the potential of children from birth to 3 years of age at risk for development delay. The Service Guild founded the Bell Center and supports it through volunteer hours and fundraising.
