MAGIC IN THE AIR AT STORYBOOK BALL
It would be impossible to pick just one belle of the Storybook Ball, the annual Mass General Hospital for Children fundraiser held Saturday night. And the sea of dazzling gowns fit right in with the theme of this 18th iteration: “Beauty and the Beast.” Rafanelli Events transformed the Back Bay's Castle into a magical library and dining room with canary yellow tablescapes — an homage to Belle's iconic gown.
Demi and Tate Isenstadt, Sonja Kelly and Steve Tordone, and Paige and Rick Sutphin cochaired the event, which raised $2.2 million and showcased the research and advancements at the MGHfC Food Allergy Center. On-hand to share their story were the Robledo family of Hopkinton, whose 8-year-old daughter, Reese, is being treated at the center for her multiple life-threatening food allergies.
The 500 or so guests dressed in their best enjoyed dinner, a live auction emceed by Lenny Clarke, dancing and games. Since 2000, the Storybook Ball has raised more than $28 million for research initiatives and patient care programs at MGHfC.
Seen and being seen: MGH President Dr. Peter L. Slavin; Dr. Ronald E. Kleinman, physician-inchief, MGHfC; Dr. Wayne Shreffler, director of the Food Allergy Center; Herb Chambers; Ming and Polly Tsai; Patrick and Kristina Lyons; Bryan Rafanelli; and Bruins' players' better halves Melanie Krug, Haley Miller, Stephanie Ensernik, Mayson Carlo, Jasmiina Nikkila and Kelly Backes.