From Baltimore to Ecuador!
On March 7,
The Starfish Foundation hosted its first Baltimore “An Evening For the Stars”
that welcomed over 100 guests where they celebrated the foundation’s
accomplishments and heard its future dreams. Many guests traveled from corners
of the United States to show their support for the Starfish Scholars in Ecuador,
deserving recipients of educational scholarships through The Starfish
Foundation.
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| Mike, Kathy, Beth, Don & Dave, part of the organizing crew for this event! |
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| The check-in table! |
“An Evening
For the Stars” was an night of festive food, sights and sounds with an
Ecuadorian flare! The chef served a menu of Ecuadorian favorites including
tortilla shells filled with rice, beans and chicken, served with sweet
plantains. Brightly decorated tables of yellow and aqua filled the room, topped
with creative school-themed centerpieces, pen-pal letters from Starfish
Scholars and their photos. The silent auction table was loaded with colorful
treasures by Ecuadorian artists and unique handmade frames filled with pictures
of Starfish Scholars.
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| Our wonderful music for the night! |
Rev. John
Swope, SJ, the evening’s Keynote speaker, explained the importance of helping
others in our world, just as we care for those in the United States. Beth Awalt,
co-founder of The Starfish Foundation gave an enthusiastic presentation and
showed videos of co-founder Jenn Zocco working in Ecuador alongside smiling Starfish
Scholars! Beautiful live music filled the hall as new friends met and old
friends laughed together all evening long. We give thanks to everyone who
attended and to the volunteers who pulled this sensational event together.
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| Fr. Swope, SJ during his inspiring speech! |
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| Kathy, Danny & Dr. Klingler - this year's award winners! |
During “An Evening
For the Stars” The Starfish Foundation’s spirit traveled across continents from
Baltimore to Ecuador.
Reflection written by Kathy Awalt, Administrative Assistant for Starfish and one of our dedicated organizers of this wonderful event!
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