Thursday, November 18, 2010
MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND AUXILIARY CROWN NEW QUEEN OF HEARTS
Anna May Conese Inducted As Committee’s New Royal at the 44th Annual Luncheon
INDIAN CREEK, Fla. – In recognition of her personal commitment to making a difference 
and giving back to the community through philanthropy, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and Miami Children’s Hospital Auxiliary crowned Anna May Conese as this year’s Queen of Hearts at the 44th Annual Queen of Hearts luncheon on November 18 at Indian Creek Country Club.
Surrounded by members of her family, Mrs. Conese was escorted by her husband Eugene P. Conese and granddaughter Katherine Conese as she was crowned by former Queen of Hearts Swanee DiMare.
In the luncheon’s traditional fashion, the crowning was celebrated with an enchanting ceremony complete with princesses, ladies in waiting and prince charmings. Among the more than 150 royal guests were philanthropist Patricia Wallace; Children’s Advocate Jacqueline Silverman; Alfred Bunge, representative of J.P. Morgan; Juan Lopez, General Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue of Dadeland; Liliam Lopez, President & CEO S. Fl Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Victoria Rudd from the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine; Jeannette Stark, Publisher of Miami Sun Post; Nora Bulnes, Publisher of Selecta; Gloria Danovitz and Lyndzee McDaniel from 301 Model Management; Nancy Batchelor; Brenda Castellano; Nicole Lozano; and Ednagene Schofman .
Guests enjoyed an exclusive viewing of Sowinski jewelry and a seasonal fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue of Dadeland. Following the silent auction benefiting the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, guests were appreciated with Cartier favors.
Philanthropy continues to be an important national call to action. In fact, women’s work in philanthropy has been steadily increasing over the past decade and has surpassed that of men’s efforts within the United States. Jennifer Valoppi captured the spirit of the event best, when she commented about the new Queen of Hearts, Mrs. Conese and said “this afternoon was in celebration of a wonderful woman who has dedicated the last quarter century of her life to the South Florida community. A woman whose philanthropic support and tireless efforts have reached all of us through the arts, education and most importantly—children’s health care.”
Miami Children's Hospital Auxiliary Committee’s mission is to raise funds and awareness for Miami Children’s Hospital and its Foundation. “The women of the Miami Children’s Hospital Auxiliary are remarkable examples of dedication to service and of the power of giving. We are grateful for the support that helps our Foundation further its mission,” said Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, President of the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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