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The 7th Annual Kristi House Touch a Heart Dinner & Auction was a sold-out success netting an amazing $320,000 on November 10th at Miami’s Four Seasons. Outstanding sponsors, 300 guests and an auction of exquisite wines, unique gifts and exclusive getaways, made this a spectacular fundraising evening in support of children who have been victimized by sexual abuse.

Hundreds of votive candles, white roses and hydrangeas --  donated by Fresh Market and arranged by Layne Tidwell --  greeted guests with an ambiance of sparkling, understated elegance perfect for the five-course gourmet meal and wine pairings. National Distributing Company debuted their new “Pink” champagne, and Ravenswood was the Dinner Winery Sponsors. Mike Bittel of Sunset Fine Wine & Spirits served the event’s wine expert, aided by Christopher Zoller in describing the auction’s wine lots.

Diane and Allen de Olazarra and the de Olazarra Family Foundation were the Honorary Chairs for the event. The Batchelor Foundation made a generous grant for case management and therapy services. Gold dinner sponsors included Trish & Dan Bell; Nancy & Robert Hector, Jr.; Northern Trust; and Lydia & Rudy Prio Touzet.

Touch a Heart Committee

For information on next year's event, contact Etain Connor at (305) 547-6802.

Read about the 2005 Touch A Heart Dinner

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Read about the 2004 Touch A Heart Dinner

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