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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques

Deanna and Greg Graves were the honorary chairmen, and Dr. Patricia Martin and Kim Madden served as co-chairmen of the Saint Luke’s Foundation’s seventh annual Books & Boutiques. Marlo Thomas was the featured speaker, and each guest received a signed copy of her new book, It Ain’t Over. Proceeds from the event support the Emergency Department at Saint Luke’s South Hospital.

Also featured in the May 17, 2014 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  J. Robert Schraeder Photography

Jani Johnson, CEO, Kim Madden, Co-Chair, Marlo Thomas, Speaker, Dr. Patricia Martin, Co-Chair, Greg and Deanna Graves, Honorary Chairs
Jani Johnson, Saint Luke’s South Hospital; Co-chairman Kim Madden, Marlo Thomas, featured speaker; Co-chairman Dr. Patricia Martin; and Honorary Chairmen Greg and Deanna Graves
Kayle Martley and Alea Saunders
Kayle Martley and Alea Saunders
Greg and Deanna Graves, Honorary Chairs and Marlo Thomas, Speaker
(Seated) Marlo Thomas, featured speaker (standing) Honorary Chairmen Greg and Deanna Graves
Teresa Cyr, Leah Mason, Amy Popp, and Tamara Hutcheson
Teresa Cyr, Leah Mason, Amy Popp, and Tamara Hutcheson

 

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