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2023 Philanthropik Toy Drive
December 9, 2023
7-11 p.m.
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
Once again, the annual Philanthropik Holiday Toy Drive focused on glitz, glamour, and giving back. The ballroom of the Sagamore Pendry in Fells Point was set up with lounge seating and dramatic lighting to complement the growing pile of toys surrounding a Christmas tree—all 400 of which would go to the Ronald McDonald House of Maryland this year. Plenty of additional sparkle came courtesy the 350 guests decked out in dressy holiday attire. The inner glow was provided by signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and lots of holiday spirit.
Left to right: Natasha Dartique, Maryland Public Defender; James Rhodes, The Law Office of James Rhodes principal; Kendra Ausby, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge; Neal Janey, Jr., Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority senior counsel
Left to right: Yale Madison; Warren Brown, attorney; Donnell Moses, Moses, Inc. investor
As event host, when committee member Loucia Hamilton was planning her glamorous getup, she decided to build it from the ground up. She started with her shoes—a pair of Amina Muaddi transparent pumps with crystal-covered ankle straps, or what she likes to call her “glass slippers.”
With that fab footwear in mind, the nonprofit and creative consultant shopped for a frock to match, eventually finding the silver-sequined mini with pink feather trim at Forever 21. Her closet offered the perfect topper: a pink shawl-collared blazer from Zara. “I’m in full Cinderella mode,” she said, with a laugh.
Left to right: Sabina Lilley, wife/devoted mother; Donald Lilley, Visit Baltimore technology and business intelligence director; Kelly Williamson, Meridian Bank mortgage banker; Patrice Williamson, Optum Behavioral Health contract manager
Left to right: Liset Collazo, Collazo Dingle Law principal; Regina Robinson, Arlington, Vermont public school educator
Left to right: Quentin Williams, event consultant; Kelvin Barton, The Areal Group financial consultant; Rico James, NOLA Seafood and Spirits partner
Left to right: Michael Scott, Temple Investments principal; Ayana Lugo, Acme Paper business development manager; Olubusola Moon, Unified VCS owner; Heidi Klotzman, HeidnSeek Entertainment founder/event host committee member
Left to right: June Findlay, Bequia Solutions CEO; Jennifer McEachern, Bequia Solutions COO
Left to right: Ashley Delaney, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center coordinator; Lila Arthur, Primerica life insurance agent; Val Jenkins, Hug Don’t Shoot founder; Nikia Vaughan, NKVSKIN owner/licensed esthetician; Tierre Tates, Verizon senior account manager; Rosena Branch, Paychex senior implementation consultant
Philanthropik founder Zac McDaniels welcomes his guests.
