Steel Magnolias Awards $155,00 Donation to the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center

A check for $155,000 was presented to the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital during the Steel Magnolias’ annual meeting on Dec.11 at the Reef restaurant.

The 90 partygoers enjoyed a fun presentation of silent auction items and delicious dining.

President Bobbie Fesler gave a year-end report and presented the new board. Gary Wolf was presented as the chair of the Founder’s Club, while Cathy King was announced as the newest member of the honorary Founder’s Club.

Seen at the scene: President of the Long Beach Medical Center Foundation Rob Gonsalus, Medical Director of the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center Dr. Gary Feldman, Dr. Melanie Blumenthal and Dr. Rick Blumenthal, Steel Magnolia President Bobbie Fesler, President-elect Michele Dobson, Steel Magnolias founder Shirley Wild, chair of the board Anthony Gagliardi, and past Steel Magnolia Presidents Mari Hooper, Shirlee Bouch, Tammy Newland, Theresa Brunella, Hilda Sanchez and Denise Dahlhausen.

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