Red Sneakers for Oakley kicked-off the holiday season in Palm Beach with its 7th annual gala dinner at Club Colette. Chaired by Alexia Hamm Ryan, Scott Snyder and Silvia Zoullas, the event was inspired by a beloved local boy named Oakley who tragically passed away due to a severe allergic reaction and raised funds to support those with life-threatening food allergies.

The evening brought together an array of guests including Anne and Chris Flowers, Jane Holzer, Sophocles Zoullas, Trisha Quick, Baird Ryan, Wilder and Jason Regalbuto, and Tom Quick — who also generously served as the evening’s auctioneer successfully rallying guests to bid on a variety of luxury items including a red Moke. The evening’s red-themed décor (designed by Scott Snyder) set a dramatic and elegant atmosphere, perfectly capturing the spirit of the evening and its mission. Meanwhile, remarks made by Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a leading expert on food allergies and an RSFO Board Member, along with Shari Cedar and her son Zachary Cedar, an RSFO Ambassador, underscored the importance of the organization’s work and the need for continued awareness and advocacy.

The funds will be allocated to RSFO’s Days Program and its new Digital Media Platform, both of which aim to provide education, resources, and vital support for families affected by food allergies. “We are incredibly excited about the future of Red Sneakers for Oakley, especially with these new initiatives in place,” said Merrill Debbs, co-founder and mother of Oakley. “This event represents a turning point in our ability to help children and families, and we’re grateful to everyone who joined us in making it happen.”

Click through the slideshow bellow to see images from the evening.

 

For more information on Red Sneakers for Oakley and to learn how you can get involved, visit www.redsneakers.org.