The 2008 Matters of the Heart gala was a smashing success. Horizon and the Grief Resource Center thank all who participated. Nearly $85,000 was raised to support the Grief Resource Center this year, and all who were involved were pleased with the result. See below for photos highlighting the evening:

The live auction was a huge success

Master of Ceremonies Mathew Blades (from WKTI-FM) and Auctioneer Ryan George

Fred Astaire Dancers provided a spotlight dance

Marge Giralte was an honored guest speaker

Guests in their finest

Enjoying dinner and friends

Zoan & Susan Kulinski

Nancy Putnam & Mary Rottman

Eric & Coleen Schmidt

Flowers by Impressions

Honored guests Tommy & Sue Ann Thompson

Sue Ann Thompson receiving the Touching Lives award

Kayla & Kevin Waldschmidt