bloom – A Night to Remember!
Stepping Stones is a place where everyone can Bloom, especially people with disabilities.
Event chairs Ceci and Roger David invite you to a fabulous night under the stars!
On Saturday, September 8, celebrate Stepping Stones’ mission and support programs for people with disabilities at the 14th annual Bloom Gala, presented by Huntington Bank.
Bloom will be an elegant, end-of-summer garden party at the dazzling Greenacres Arts Center in Indian Hill.
From 6:30 to 8 pm, enjoy light acoustic music by Bob Crawford while dining on tapas and desserts from more than 20 Cincinnati restaurants and caterers. Then, enjoy a short program emceed by WCPO’s Tanya O’Rourke before dance band Stays in Vegas takes the stage for guests to dance the night away.
Bloom also features an outstanding silent auction! Guests can conveniently use their smartphones to bid on a large selection of getaways, sports packages, date night favorites, jewelry and more.
14th Annual Bloom Gala
Saturday, September 8, 2018
6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Greenacres Arts Center
Tickets: $150 per Person
Young Professional: $85
To Purchase Tickets to Bloom, Click Below:
Unable to Attend? You Can Make a Gift to Support Bloom, Below:
For Bloom Event & Sponsorship Information, Contact:
Special Events Coordinator Libby Odenbeck
(513) 965-5103
Ceci and Roger David, Co-Chairs
Ellen Grossi, Host & Hostess Chair
Stephanie DalleMolle
Susan Eltringham
Carolyn Harmann
Terri Hogan
Enjoy pictures from Bloom 2017, below!
Our wonderful Bloom co-chairs Paul and Terri Hogan with Kerry Mongelluzzo and board President John Mongelluzzo.
Board member Jeremy Vaughan, Jessica Folke, board member Brian Folke, Louise Vaughan and board president John Mongelluzzo
We are grateful for the support of the Pettengill Family, platinum sponsors of the Bloom.
Passing of the torch! Bloom 2016 co-chairs Kevin and Michelle Jones with Bloom 2017 co-chairs Terri and Paul Hogan.
Stepping Stones Human Resources Director Jason Schweitzer and his wife Dorothy.
Board president John Mongelluzzo and executive director Chris Adams welcome fellow board member Kelly Hitter to Bloom!
The Fischer Family
Swampthang performed a series of classics and modern day favorites through the night!
Participants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day program hand-painted beautiful flower pots and watering cans, donated by Leslie Thornton, for three winning guests to take home.
Our program featured special guest Jeff Cooper, a parent of a Stepping Stones' participant, who kick-started a campership drive that raised more than $40,000.
Stepping Stones' participant Kathleen Sheil with Bloom co-chair, Terri Hogan
Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers for all of your help preparing for Bloom and helping guests throughout the night!
Jeff Cooper and Bloom emcee Mike Brown celebrate a successful campership drive that raised more than $40,000!
Bloom decor chair Angelia Hutchison, Brandon Hutchison and Bloom Host and Hostess chairs Kevin and Michelle Jones
Bloom co-chairs Paul and Terri Hogan enjoy a well deserved dance break to Swampthang. Thank you for all of your overwhelming support in making Bloom a great success!
Dancing the night away!
Our Bloom menu featured tapas and desserts from more than 20 Greater Cincinnati restaurants and caterers!
Stepping Stones' Board President John Mongelluzzo, Dr. Robert Heidt, Chip Heidt and board member Steve Holter
Stepping Stones' Special Events coordinator Libby Odenbeck, Special Events intern Stephanie Sparer and Director of Development Kelly Crow
Bloomin' Ladies
Longtime supporters Mary and Mike McGraw
Matt, Susan and board member David Eltringham
Open Your Heart 2018 chair Patti Zesch and Gigi Heidt.Mark your calendars, this special Valentine-themed event will be on February 6th at Eddie Merlot's.
Skip Allen, Stepping Stones' Director of Programs Sam Allen, Doug Geis and Director of Finance Melissa Geis
Through the night, guests bid on silent auction items totaling more than $110,000 in value!! Thank you to our team of BidPal volunteers for all of their help.
