Seated left to right: Susan Dunlap, John Kline, Krista Edwards, Joe Lynch, Jim Alpi. Standing left to right: Carly Poppalardo, Christian Dorsey, Chuck Todd, Kristian Todd, Donna Alpi. Photo by Joseph Allen.

“Bella Venezia” – Molto Bene!

Thank you to our volunteers and donors for making the 2011 Benefit Gala such a successful and elegant event! Six hundred guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, and the silent auction at “Bella Venezia” on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Arlington’s own Chuck Todd, Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News served as the Honorary Chairman of the event.

We are grateful for the distinguished leadership of Donna Alpi, our Benefit Gala Chair, and Ruth McGoff, our Special Gifts Chair. Their energetic committees worked for months planning this splendid event and soliciting commitments for tables and sponsorships from individuals and businesses. Ruth McGoff and her committee met and exceeded the goal and raised important funds to provide medical care for uninsured Arlington County adults!  What an incredible accomplishment!

Photos from the 2011 Benefit Gala will be posted on the Gala website soon!

Save the date now for the 2012 Benefit Gala which will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner. We hope to see you there!

For questions about the Gala, please contact Pia Clark, at 703-979-1425, Ext. 143, or pclark@arlingtonfreeclinic.org.