- May 6, 2025
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Michael and Laura Gilkey
Megen Macdonald with Lilah and Maggie Davenport
The Oompa Loompas put on a show.
Each tabled sported some Wonka-esque decor.
Shannon Nelson, Shelly Manzana, Nicky Mayforth and Tracy Freeman
Erin Ernst painted a tattoo onto Kathy Gilkey
Megan Galati and Shelby Pierce
Troy Kannegieter and Deanna Harless
Shaikh Rasool and Kerry McCarthy
Guests could pick from a number of creatively-titled treats.
Devin and Dean Southerland
Debbie and Dennis Gilkie with Becky Moody
Anthony and Rosanne Catalano
Jenny and Josh Norman
Guests could pick from a number of creatively-titled treats.
Melinda Vasecka, Katie Grey and Gana Gilkey
Pat Mahoney and Sally Hellerick
Sonny and Kristi Shaw
Anne and Andy Hathorn
Matt Russell with Andi and Eric Zito
Julie Riddle with Karen and Casey Moore
Michael's On East was converted into a candy-coated wonderland for The Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovative Pediatric Cancer Research's fundraiser on Sept. 28.
The nonprofit's mission is to raise funds for clinical trials at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in memory of Benjamin Gilkey, who died from leukemia when he was nine in 2017.
To meet that goal, the Gilkey family and friends spent two days transforming the Michael's On East ballroom into a Wonka-esque chocolate factory complete with candy-themed decor, creative treats and fun props for its Golden Ticket fundraiser. There were even children dressed as Oompa Loompa's put on a performance later in the night. Guests mingled and had dinner in their most colorful clothing before participating in a live auction.
