New Orleans Medical Mission Services Mission Possible Gala’s Denim & Diamonds

Partygoers put on their best denim, Cowboy hats and diamond jewelry for the annual New Orleans Medical Mission Services (NOMMS) Mission Possible Gala presented by the Larry and Marla Garvey Fund on Oct. 13.

The party, held at Generations Hall, was themed, of course, “Denim and Diamonds,” with the casual glamour carried over to the decor with twinkling lights and denim-decorated candles.

Among the official doings of the evening was the presentation of the Volunteers of the Year Award to Kathy Lopez and Paul Schmidtke for assisting with a variety of essential tasks.

Afterwards, guests enjoyed a variety of cuisine from local restaurants — coordinated by Melissa Guidry and Hector Laines of Fleur De Lis Catering — and entertainment from the Yat Pack.

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The silent auction held over 200 items to bid on, and the live auction was helmed by with Chuck Mutz of Black Tie Auctioneer. Among the auction items were tickets to the Orpheuscapade Extravaganza; a seven-night stay in Los Suenos Resort and Marina and a one-week stay at a home in Bay St. Louis.

Event co-chairs were Jennifer Esler and Kristie McConnell.

Fun Fact: The mission of NOMMS is to “deliver medical expertise to the underprivileged population of the world, and respond to local needs, through services, treatment and supplies, in a manner that respects the dignity and self-esteem of program recipients and volunteers.”

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