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Carolyn Ruge, left, mingles with event chair Tonya Robinson, center, and Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio executive director Holly Hoagland-Fojtik during the 21st annual Wine Affair.

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Austin Beeman was the wine chairman for the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio's wine gala.

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Arjun, left, and Sarada Das at the Kidney Foundation's wine event.

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Allen Flickinger and his wife Michele.

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Dan Lambert, left, and Michael Price at the Wine Affair to benefit the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.

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Bottles of wine were on display and up for auction during the 21st Annual Wine Affair.

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Aimee Hanf, left, Pamela Johnson, center, and Cindi Hamblin at the Kidney Foundation event.

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Aaron and Stacey Ramseyer with Valentine Ononye at the Kidney Foundation's Wine Affair.

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The March of Dimes' Chefs Auction honorary chairman Jack Randolph stands with event chairman Kelsey Surface.

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Lisa Hawker, a board chairman with March of Dimes, with her husband Jon.

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Dean Monske, of Regional Growth Company, and Sharon Speyer, president of Huntington Bank, enjoy the Chef's Auction to benefit March of Dimes.

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Matt Lawrence, of Mancy's Italian Grill, with his Red Wine Braised Oxtail Agnolotti during the Chef's Auction.

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Dan Wakeman, president and CEO of ProMedica St. Luke's Hospital, and his wife Jasmine Wakeman admire an ice sculpture win display at the Mobile Meals 25th anniversary Wine Gala at Stranahan Great Hall.

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Honorary chairman Andrea Price, CEO of Mercy, and event chairman Rob Snoad of Mercy St. Charles welcomed guests.

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Vicky and George Brymer, of the Image Group, at the Mobile Meals wine gala.

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Anthony Songco and his wife Marissa enjoy the flavorful fare at the wine gala.

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Attending the ProMedica Hospice and Dementia Care were from left, Promedica's wine event honorary chairman Russ Ebeid, VIP guest and pro hockey Hockey Hall of Fame member Gordie Howe, Randy Oostra, ProMedica CEO, and Dr. Murray Howe, son of Gordie Howe.

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Sal's Pals wine tasting volunteers, from left, Vicky Maloy, Felicia Jiannuzzi, Nikki Bazzoli, event chairman, and Erin Dzierwa show the children's art work they purchased.

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Jenny and Rick Pinardo and son Sal thanked everyone who came out to support the event.

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Mingling at the Toledo Animal Shelter Auxiliary's wine event were Pamela Roberts and Kate Kelley, the event chairmen.

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Marlene Uhler and Isabel Murray taste fabulous wines.

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