On the Scene: 10th Annual Dreammaker Luncheon (PHOTOS)

Guests gathered to honor St Petersburg resident Cynthia Lake Farrell and raise money to help make dreams come true for sick children.

During her 35 years with Children’s Dream Fund, Dreammaker of the Year, Lake Farrell made over 3,000 dreams come true for Florida children battling life-threatening illnesses.

The event, held at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, in Tampa, included a presentation by Malissa who spoke from a mother’s heart, sharing her family’s journey through son Jase’s illness and the hope his Dream brought into their lives.

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