Mardi Gras Gala a Tremendous Success

February 23, 2007

More than 800 revelers joined in the Fat Tuesday fun at the EFWCP's 13th Annual Mardi Gras Gala on February 20th. The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh was transformed into The Big Easy with beads, masks, balloons, entertainers, and a Dixieland band. Guests danced the night away to the John Parker Band after enjoying a sumptuous dinner and the coronation of the King of the Mardi Gras. James E. Rohr, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The PNC Financial Services Group, reigned as the 2007 King, while King's Court members Jim Broadhurst from Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Jack Brooks from Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters, Pat Hassey from Allegheny Technologies and John Surma from United States Steel Corporation joined in the festivities. Through the generosity of Gala guests, $400,000 was raised to support the EFWCP's programs and services. Thank you to all of our donors for making this Mardi Gras Gala our most successful ever!

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