- October 19, 2022
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Tom Arnold with Co-Chairs Taylor Karp Teymuri and Sarah Karp-Renkliyuz, Executive Director Marlene Hauck, Amie Austin and President/ CEO Jeffrey Peterson
Photo by Nancy GuthLegacy Award Winner Bunny Skirboll, with daughter, Lisa Axelrod
Photo by Nancy GuthEvent Co-chair and board member Amie Austin
Photo by Nancy GuthInspiring Hope Dinner. Sunshine From Darkness mental health symposium held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Photo by Nancy GuthFaces Behind The Stories, Sydney Koffman, Linda Larsen, Kelvin Foster
Photo by Nancy GuthMadison Piper and Sydney Koffman
Photo by Nancy GuthFaces Behind The Stories, Kelvin Foster, Linda Larsen, Sydney Koffman with Keynote Speaker, Tom Arnold
Photo by Nancy GuthMarlene Hauck and Elisabeth Waters
Photo by Nancy GuthSarah Karp-Renkliyuz, Dru Greene and Terri Klauber
Photo by Nancy GuthDavid Koffman, Margaret Wise and Tom Taylor
Photo by Nancy GuthMichele Kondrup and Stacy Baer
Photo by Nancy GuthOkay and Sarah Renkliyuz, Taylor and Shak Teymuri
Photo by Nancy GuthRenee Phinney and Glen Rieth
Photo by Nancy GuthHermione Gilpin and Shepard Englander
Photo by Nancy GuthChris and Kelly Jacobs
Photo by Nancy GuthSharon and Ben Kunkel
Photo by Nancy GuthChristine Jennings, Al and Monica Streacker
Photo by Nancy GuthTerry McKee, Jim Capazola, James Amato and Christine Jennings
Photo by Nancy GuthMargaret Wise and Elisabeth Waters
Photo by Nancy GuthMichael and Amanda Kulaw.
Photo by Nancy GuthElisabeth Waters, with keynote speaker, Tom Arnold
Photo by Nancy GuthPhillip King and Joseph Sifontes
Photo by Nancy Guth
Raleigh Mosely II entertains attendees.
Photo by Nancy Guth
In its annual Inspiring Hope Gala, Sunshine from Darkness featured an inspirational lineup of speakers and their stories to help remove the stigma of mental health and addiction issues Jan. 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
In line with the “Share Your Light” theme, hundreds of attendees listened as keynote speaker, actor, comedian and producer Tom Arnold shared his own personal struggles with addiction and mental and physical health challenges. Four members of the Sarasota community — Roger Capote, Kelvin Foster, Sydney Koffman and Linda Larsen — shared their stories of how they have overcome challenges on their mental health journeys as well.
The organization also honored longtime Sarasota philanthropist and Compeer founder Bunny Skirboll with its Legacy Award for her dedication to the cause and impact in ensuring everyone in need has the companionship, love and support they need.
Event Co-chairs Amie Austin, Sarah Karp Renkilyuz and Taylor Karp Teymuri co-chaired the event, which benefits local nonprofits that provide mental health services to at-risk populations. During the last three years, the gala has raised more than $183,000 for local charities providing this help.
After hearing the powerful stories of the evening, guests took to the dance floor and enjoyed performances by Chris Eisenberg, Raleigh Mosely II and Ariel Blue during the night.
