The 18th annual Lemon Ball, attended by more than 500 guests,  took place at the Springfield Country Club in Springfield, PA. on Saturday, January 27.  Guests enjoyed the Lemon Ball’s elegance, donning their favorite yellow ties and gowns, all while making a huge impact on childhood cancer. The evening kicked off with a special cocktail reception where guests bid on their favorite auction items.  Guests then made their way to the Grand Ballroom for a delicious dining experience, accompanied by stories and interviews from childhood cancer heroes and families and an exhilarating live auction. The evening concluded with dancing, paired with a live band

The following is a pictorial of the VIP reception (please feel free to e-mail me with any incorrect names!)

1. Liz and Jay Scott welcomed arriving guests

 2. Keren, Maggie, Maeve and Bill Fitzgerald

3. Ukee Washington and Jessica Kartalija,  CBS-3 anchors co-chaired the sold-out event. Ukee dressed in honor of Cole Fitzgerald 

4. Lemon Ball supporters Karen and Tony Salerno and Tony Salerno attended the event

5.  Agnes and Sean Fagan, Mike and Ashley Kennedy and Greg Swindells and Rebecca Weaver

6. Jill Markowitz and Michael Criscuolo

7. Jen Collella, Kaya Morris, Julian Hexler, Kristi Patten, Hayley Cullen,Katie Schlegel, JuliaThornton, Ian Thomas, Holly Gray, Susan Rance and Randee Segal gathered for a photo

8. Jessica Tartalijia and Brian Anecharico

9.  Sila Services supported the 18th annual Lemon Ball

10. Lorraine and Barry Loftus

11. Auntie Anne’s group attended the Lemon Ball

12. Jay and Liz Scott paused for a photo with the Home Remodeling group 

13. The Fitzgerald family paused for a photo with Ukee Washington under a portrait of Ukee with their son Cole

14.  Bri Stevens, Maggie Powell, Maddie McGrath, Leigh Shakerford and Meg Hill paused for a photo at the step and repeat

15. Guests included Ben and Gillian Stein and Misti and Jon Stillman

16. Susanna Small, Dr. Steven Siepser and Emily and Donald Lyons tried out for the Lemon challenge!