Photos: Lifesavers Gala Honors Ron Donatucci, Jr. at the Lucy

March 20, 2019 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

**HughE Dillon, Ron Donatucci Jr. with the Lifesaver Award, Maryann Murtha, AFSP Board Chair** and **Bernard Hopkins**

On March 15, 2019, The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) held its 4th annual Save a Life Gala at The Lucy by Cescaphe events. This year’s honoree was Ron Donatucci, Jr. who co-founded Michael’s Giving Hand, an organization which brings awareness to teen depression and anxiety , in the name of his brother Michael Donatucci, who passed away in 2016

**Lisa Pflaumer,**
Executive Director at Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D, **Dana Donatucci, and Carla Werner**

Guests enjoyed a spirited cocktail hour before heading into the ballroom for a sit down dinner. I, HughE Dillon, the 2015 Save A Life honoree was on hand to honor Ron Donatucci, Jr., and give Ron Donatucci the award along with iconic boxer Bernard Hopkins, who volunteers and speaks to teens on behalf of Michael’s Giving Hand’s, was emcee for the evening. Proceeds from the event helps fund AFSP’s mission to save lives and give hope to those affected by suicide and the annual Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in June.

**Gene DeSimone, Joanne DeSimone, Flossie and Dominic Simirglia, Stephanie Donatucci,Ron Donatucci Jr. with Ron & Dana Donatucci.**

Nikki Carden and Sarah Hart, executive director of AFSP Philadelphia
Mark Gaines, and Tuesday Gordon Gaines, Joan Shepp
Kylie Stetler and Rebecca Tillem
Jerry Blavat entertained the crowd with his signature style
Thanuja Hamilton, Bernard Hopkins and Joy Tate
Jaimi Blackburn, HughE Dillon and Catherine Siciliano

**Lucy, the newest Cescaphe event space** is located at Broad and Spruce, and really embodies the excitement of an event including amazing vistas of The Academy Music, City Hall and bustling Broad Street.

Proceeds from the event helps fund AFSP’s mission to save lives and give hope to those affected by suicide and the annual Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in October. To See additional photos head on over to Philly Style Magazine, CBSPhilly and in Philly Magazine’s June issue. Thanks to PhillyChitChat team member Andre Flewellen who contributed photos to this column. Event produced by Lynsie Blair Events.