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

March 20, 2019 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

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

**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.

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Snow Day Rittenhouse Square – Plus Views from a Apartments on the Snowy Square

January 8, 2015 by HughE Dillon

Tuesday was Philadelphia’s first snow day. As an added bonus the Christmas tree’s around town were still up so I headed out the door to capture a few of my favorite sites.

These two lovely people were visiting from Australia. They were spending 3 days in Philly, then were headed for 3 additional days in NYC for sightseeing.

Then I headed for Rittenhouse Square. Every time it snows I hit up the square, it’s definitely one of my favorite spots. This year the tree was the talk of the town. It wasn’t quite the same robust tree as it had been in year’s gone by.

But it was still as pretty, and the residents still shared their love with the tree adorning it with homemade ornaments, and tinsel. The tree was in all it’s glory yesterday when I took these shots. I think it was one of the prettiest trees ever.

I called Arielle at Allan Domb Real Estate (he advertises with me) and asked if they had any apartments on the Square, cause who doesn’t want to see the Square from above. I do. First we went over to the Wellington.

The Wellington

Rittenhouse Square
|
135 S 19th St

WOW an amazing apartment. It’s everything you’d want in a home on the square.

Unit 1409 – 12 | Three bedroom plus den, four and a half bath Price: $ 7 , 7 5 0 / mo. Square Footage: 2,872

and look at this view. Gorgeous.

Check out this apartment with more photos and info.

http://bit.ly/1FrI3S1

I checked out another apartment, it was facing north and had this fabulous view.

2 bedroom/2 baths. This is a view from one of the bedrooms.

The 2nd bedroom faces 1845 Walnut, and also has a view of the Square.

The Wellington (facing north)

Check out this apartment with more photos and info.

http://bit.ly/1Iu6jzc

We headed over to The Barclay to check out 3 br/ba 2338 approx sq ft apartment

with an amazing view of the square looking Northwest.

I love the parquet floors and spacious rooms. It captured the old world charm that I imagined apartments on the Square would have.

OK this is exactly the kind of photo I imagine of always taking of the square at dusk, on a snowy day with the holiday lights a glow. #BucketList

The kitchen has white wood cabinetry, some with glass fronts, and all
getting brand new chrome hardware; a brand new stainless steel
refrigerator/freezer, range and dishwasher will be installed; and an
adjoining butler’s pantry

• The master bedroom, overlooking Rittenhouse Square, has a walk-in
closet and bathroom that is getting a brand new vanity, medicine cabinet
and lighting
• The second bedroom, also overlooking Rittenhouse Square, has beautiful custom built-ins

Check it out with more photos: http://bit.ly/14sDuWV