Fostering Success gala raises record $850K for kids

Fostering Success, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and enrichment opportunities to help foster children thrive, welcomed supporters, community leaders and advocates to its signature annual gala, “A Night to Flamingle,” in March at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. More than 325 guests attended, raising a record-breaking $850,000 to support life-changing programs for foster children throughout Southwest Florida. Longtime supporters Jim and Faye Derham served as honorary co-chairs for the gala. Amanda Hall, WINK News anchor, served as the event’s emcee alongside auctioneer Rick Gallo. Live entertainment for the evening was provided by Foreman’s 5.