Wishes & Dreams 2023 Spring Gala

EVENT OVERVIEW

 Wishes & Dreams for CF is celebrating its 28TH year of funding and supporting Cystic Fibrosis research and care. Over the past decade we have donated over $1,300,000 to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.   For 2023 we are hosting a black-tie optional SPRING GALA event on FRIDAY MAY 26, 2023.  Our Gala is the perfect setting for caregivers, families, friends and supporters of cystic fibrosis to come together and celebrate the extraordinary progress in cystic fibrosis care. Despite the amazing strides, there are still those in need of lifesaving treatments and we will not stop until the cure is found! We hope you can join us for a magical night of live music by Jem & the Vibe, extensive silent auction, fun raffles, signature cocktails, delicious food all in the lavish indoor/outdoor setting of   VIE by Cescaphe.   

  Complimentary valet parking is included. Please charge up your cell phone as mobile bidding will be a part of this fun filled evening!

FRIDAY MAY 26, 2023

VIP COCKTAILS starts at 6PM 

GENERAL ADMISSION starts at 7PM

EVENT CONCLUDES 11:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS

Hope you can join us to kick off your Memorial Day weekend with a Memorable event for a fantastic cause.

Event to be held at 

VIE by Cescaphe

600 North Broad Street -  Philadelphia 

Here's some of the details

Honoring CF Shining Stars & Unsung Heroes

Black Tie Optional

Free Valet Parking

Top Shelf Open Bar 

The best seafood display and appetizers in Philly

Extensive Silent auction  - something for everyone

Raffles

Beautiful Outdoor Courtyard

Live Auction

Dinner & Dancing

VIP Option includes exclusive preview and cocktails plus VIP Gift and preferred seating

Live entertainment for the evening

 JEM & THE VIBE

Jem & The Vibe will offer energetic live music with talented 12 piece ensemble.  Wear your dance shoes and prepare to be entertained!!!  https://www.facebook.com/jemandthevibe/ 

2023 SHINING STARS

This special award, in it's 12th year, honors  individuals with CF who strives to live life to the fullest and overcome the many obstacles CF presents. Wishes & Dreams Committee  is proud to present the 2023 SHINING STAR AWARD to

Julia & Claire Emmert

Ages 15 & 13

 UNSUNG HERO AWARDS

   Heroes will be honored at the WISHES & DREAMS GALA. ON 5/26/23!

 LAURA SHANLEY   - CHOP

LAUREN WEAVER - NEMOURS

BRITTANY MURRAY - JEFFERSON 

SUE ROH - PENN

W&D is proud to honor individuals in the medical community who deserve to be publicly applauded for their inspiring dedication to the fight against CF. They all make a  positive difference in the lives of CF patients and continues to fight to cure and control CF and improve their quality of LIFE.

2023 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Kim & Kevin Galie,Chairs

Susan Auerbach

Kosh Ciaffone

Christine Emmert

Kelsey Filewicz

Nicole Fitzpatrick

Judy Fox

April Galie

Marybeth Galie

Vicki Galie

Liz Grady

Jessica Griffith

Laura Haber

Gretchen Howard

Betty Ignas

Brenna Imperiale

Susan Konowal

Heather Lash

Kathleen Levins

Andrea Mattie

Margie McCabe

Anita McCoy

Ann Marie McDonald

Michele Moresco

Anne Mullins (emeritus)

Nicole Palladino

Rose Palladino

Maria Rapone

Jean Anne Cieplinski-Robertson

Linda Rothwein

Clarice Schillinger

Nicole Schillinger

Karen Skrocki

Helen & Fred Tracy