March 8, 2019

On Friday, March 8, 2019, the Women’s Fund of the Capital Region honored three outstanding women of achievement at its eleventh Trailblazers Awards Luncheon at the Glen Sanders Mansion.

Through their generosity of spirit, and leadership, they have blazed trails to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community.

Denise V. Gonick                 CEO of MVP Health Care

Dr. Alice Green                    Executive Director of the Center for Law and Justice

Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill    Producing Artistic Director at the Capital Repertory Theatre

Our Honorary Committee Chair was Ann DiSarro, who was recognized as a Trailblazer in 2017. Our Mistress of Ceremonies was Benita Zahn, WNYT/NewsChannel 13.

Schedule

11:00 am – Noon          Registration and Silent Auction
12:15 pm – 1:30 p.m.   Luncheon and Program

 People came early to bid on some wonderful items in our silent auction.

Photos by Mary Ann Cooper

Following the success of previous collections, The Women's Fund collected items at this luncheon to benefit local women and children in domestic violence shelters in the counties served by the fund. To participate, bring any of the following (new items only, please): skin and body care products -- including hotel and store sample sizes, make-up, razors, toothpaste, deodorant. Thank you!

The group also participated in the International Women's Day 2019 campaign theme #BalanceforBetter to build a gender-balanced world by having pictures taken with the "hands out" balance pose.

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