Akron Life November 2022

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Sapphire Ball The 19th annual Sapphire Ball hosted by Summa Health returned to the John S. Knight Center Oct. 8. In the heart of Akron, the gala was themed vintage New York, and guests, clad in black-tie attire, enjoyed a performance by Verb Ballets, dinner music by the Theron Brown Quintet and dancing music by New York-based Bob Hardwick Sound Sensation, one of the top dance orchestras in the country. Sandra Smith, a longtime philanthropic leader in the Akron community, represented Summa Health as the honorary chair, and Don Rife served as the fundraising committee chair, leading a group of 15 volunteers in fundraising efforts. Overall, the ball highlighted Summa Health Emergency Services, which provide 24/7 life-saving care in Akron, Barberton, Green and the Wadsworth

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Rittman area. The event raised about $860,000.

photos by Jason Miller, Pixelate Photography

1. Verb Ballets

2. Bob Hardwick and Sound Sensation

3. Event space

4. Don Rife, Dr. Cliff Deveny, Sandra Smith, Phylis Ferrara, Dr. Michael Beeson and Dr. David Seaberg

Congratulations on an outstanding event!

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