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Galerie Magazine’s James & Lisa Fayne Cohen and Philanthropist Sharon Bush Host Benefit Dinner for Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School

On Saturday, April 1st, Galerie Magazine’s James & Lisa Fayne Cohen hosted a private dinner and auction with philanthropist Sharon Bush to benefit Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School at their historic home built by the legendary Otto Kahn in Palm Beach.

 James Cohen and Skip Aldridge
James Cohen and Skip Aldridge_Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC

 The evening drew 50 guests who were treated to a delicious meal prepared by their private chef and specialty cocktails provided by Perfect Vodka.  Attendees including Dr. Mehmet Oz, Gene Pressman, Leonard Lauren and Jacqueline Kent Cooke, whoenjoyed live entertainment by Italian Tenor Franco Corso prior to dinner and a live auction conducted by philanthropist Tom Quick featuring the work of contemporary artist Ashley Chase Andrews, Hunt Slonem, Matthew Satz and Aniko Gaal Schott, as well as PGA Hall of Famer Gary Wiren. The event was held to help raise money for the school.

LisaOz, Dr.MehmetOz and LisaFayneCohen_Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC
Lisa Oz, Dr.Mehmet Oz and Lisa Fayne Cohen_Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC

 Midway through the evening Sharon Bush took to the floor to speak about the Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, for which she now serves as Senior Development Officer, and to thank the team from the school in attendance including President Bill Henson, Board Chairman Bob Catell and Board Members Joan Murphy O’Connor & Ian Ruddle, as well as two Cristo Rey Brooklyn students, Charms Savery and Ohsafa Harding, accompanied by their college guidance counselor Nancy Shea.

Sharon Bush and Christine Schott Ledes_Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC
Sharon Bush and Christine Schott Ledes_Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC
Marino Cucinella, Joan O'Connor, Bob Catell _Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC
Marino Cucinella, Joan O’Connor and Bob Catell _Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC

 Among others at the benefit dinner were George & Christine Schott Ledes, Debi & Anson Beard, Vincent Andrews, Lisa Kerkorian, Faith Kates & Jeffrey Kogan, Darrah & Bill Ford, Lisa Brintz, Christopher Bickford, Nancy & Peter Brown, Greg & Kim Renk Dryer, Pamela O’Connor & Tom Shaffer, Nash Whitney Schott, Lexye Aversa, Dennis & Felicia Cunningham, Royce Pinkwater and Chase Backer.

Peter Brown and Nancy Brown_ PhotoCredit Nick Mele:PMC
Peter Brown and Nancy Brown_ PhotoCredit Nick Mele:PMC
Pamela O'Connor and Leonard Lauren_ Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC
Pamela O’Connor and Leonard Lauren_ Photo Credit Nick Mele:PMC

 Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School is a 501c3 Catholic high school that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. You can learn more about the school here: http://www.cristoreybrooklyn.org.

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