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INVITED PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD AND DAVE GORDON (TOP); PHOTOGRAPHY BY IGGY BARSKOV (BOTTOM) John Verlinder, David Storto, and Oz Mondejar Lindy Pabian and Chris Myers Blair Bisher, Jordan Salvatoriello, Rachel Wetschensky, and Garrett Zevgetis Katherine Chapman-Stemberg and Corinne Grousbeck Janet LaBreck and Dave Power Mikolai Friend with WAR lead vocalist Lonnie Jordan and The Perkins Chorus Elena and Tom Matlack 12TH ANNUAL PERKINS POSSIBILITIES GALA WAR rocked the 12th Perkins Possibilities Gala backed by The Perkins Chorus. Perkins alum and soul artist Ellis Hall played the after party. More than 500 guests raised $1 million, celebrating students and supporting Perkins' global mission. Board Chair Corinne Basler Grousbeck expressed the need educate the world's most vulnerable children. Emerson College leading light and "Friends" producer Kevin Bright co-chaired and staged the gala entertainment. Kristie Zaccagnino and Dalia Nuwayhid Jessica Broggi, Bianca de la Garza, and Sara Underwood Nirva Patel, Rashna Mehta, and Alicia Talanian Heather Walker and Kelley Tuthill Tracy Fiorillo and Lauren Theodorakos Susan Wornick, Ainsley Charles, and Christine Labb RUNWAY TO MIRACLES Sara Underwood of Boston 25 News (WFXT) was honored for her work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the Runway to Miracles event at Neiman Marcus, Natick. The evening program included a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, and tastings prepared by area chefs from Davio's, NM Café, Seasons 52, Douzo, Wasik's Cheese Shop, Georgetown Cupcakes, Brigadeiro, Alta Strada, Brio, PF Changs, and Crudo. The night successfully raised over $230,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 42 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM