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MAKE-A-WISH MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND GALA The Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island annual gala, "Where Wishes Empower," at the InterContinental Boston, inspired its nearly 500 guests and raised more than $1 million to help grant wishes for local children with life-threatening medical conditions. Liz Brunner, president of Brunner Communications, served as emcee of the program, which featured wish recipients, parents, and granters, who shared how wishes-come-true can inspire, elevate, and empower children. In its 11-year history, the gala has raised enough money to grant more than 1,225 life-changing wishes. ART BECAUSE CELEBRITY FASHION SHOW The Art beCAUSE Breast Cancer Foundation hosted its annual celebrity fashion show and cocktail party at the Wellesley Country Club. Style and beauty expert Gretta Monahan served as host alongside special guest and celebrity stylist Robert Verdi. Honorary models included local influencers Kris Anderson, Sue Brady, Daniela Corte, Fast Freddy, Katie and Ashley Hess, Carolyn Drucker, Alice Fay, Donna Johnson, Janice Washburn, and Peter Zschokke, who all walked the runway in fashions provided by Gretta Luxe and J. Hillburn Menswear. The event's host auctioneer, Jenny Johnson, got the guests bidding in support of funding breast cancer research. Lori Nelson, Christopher Nelson, and John R. Nelson Carlos Garcia and Melissa Marxauchil Craig Stockmal and Liz Brunner Cheryl Wilkinson and Charlotte Beattie Christine Zakhour and Evan Miller Lisa Rubenstein, Alan Freidman, and Laurie Gershkowitz Gretta Monahan, Jenny Johnson, and Robert Verdi Daniela Corte Dave Atallah, Alex Hall, Andrea Starr, and Nick Yousif Renu Shukla, Breanna Kirk, and Neil Sullivan Brian Longwell, Jillian Jacobs, and Nikki Longwell McKenzi Lautaud and Erin Feniger Janet Wu BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 35