On January 14, 2012, over 80 little girls were treated to a magical evening at the Snowflake Ball, all benefiting PACE Center for Girls.  In only its third year, the Ball sold out almost a month before the event and has become a signature event for girls in Manatee County. 

Upon entry, girls were greeted by ballerinas, dancers, and princesses who invited them to take photos and collect autographs while dads reserved horse drawn carriage rides.  Once upstairs, girls and dads enjoyed dancing, crafts, and a special photo booth!  The most special moment occurred when the dads and daughters were separated, and the DJ invited the dads to sing "My Girl" to their daughters!  This event is the heart of PACE... encouraging relationships between a dad and daughter is priceless.

In the end, over $15,000 was raised for PACE.  We would like to thank our chair, Valerie Grubbs for all of her hard work and dedication!  We would also like to thank the following for their support:

Publix Super Markets Charities, Diamond Sponsor

Sun Hydraulics, Platinum Sponsor

Kris Carter, Darcie Duncan, Amanda Edge, Teresa Rawe, and Mary Ann Turner, Snowflake Sponsors

Sertoma Club, Underwriter

Melissa Trippy, DeSoto Queen

Caitlyn Haley, Marina Roman and Katherine Mavis, Snowflake Fairies

Our performers:  The Manatee High Sugar ‘Canes, St. Stephen’s Varsity Cheerleaders, Revelle Academy Ballerinas, and Lindsey Norton from All American Dance Factory

Our Photographers:  Lorie Roman, Nicole Tichio, and Shella Bella Studios

Manatee High School Z Club

Lakewood Ranch Country Club

Roxy’s Cake Pops, Cupcakes, and Cake Bakes

Our Silent Auction Donors: Anna Maria Oyster Bar, The Chiles Group, Dex Imaging, Duncan Real Estate, Lavonna Gregory, Jay & Valerie Grubbs, Old Memorial Golf Club, Old Salt Fishing Charters, PACE Board of Directors, Pier 22, Pittsburgh Pirates/Bradenton Marauders, Roxy’s Cake Pops, Cupcakes, & Cake Bakes, SeaWorld and Walt Disney World

Our Basket Donors:  Megan Chatham, Debi Colavito, Amanda Edge, Valerie Grubbs, Perry & Christi Haley, Janice Hershel, Lisa Hoban, Heather Kortzendorf, Judy Lavalliere, Ashlee Leibel, Susie Marro, Raine Phillips, Dottie Turner, and Nancy Wolfe

And of course, a special thank you to our PACE Staff, Board and Volunteers for their continued support.