CommunityNovember 4, 2024

The sold-out LifeHouse Gala 2024 at Drury Plaza featured dinner, live entertainment by Spanky Entertainment Dueling Pianos, and successfully raised funds for LifeHouse.

Sharon Maples, founder of Lifehouse gives a speech on why she started Lifehouse
Sharon Maples, founder of Lifehouse gives a speech on why she started LifehouseAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
An attendee talks with friends before the auction starts
An attendee talks with friends before the auction startsAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
Bishop Rice talks to others in attendance before the event starts 
Bishop Rice talks to others in attendance before the event starts Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
The Palermo group takes a photo before the gala starts
The Palermo group takes a photo before the gala startsAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
An attendee looks at the live auction items before the event starts
An attendee looks at the live auction items before the event startsAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
Mike Renick emcee's the Lifehouse Gala 
Mike Renick emcee's the Lifehouse Gala Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
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Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
Bishop Rice talks to the audience before the opening prayer 
Bishop Rice talks to the audience before the opening prayer Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
Guests walk into the Lifehouse Gala 
Guests walk into the Lifehouse Gala Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
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Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
Spanky entertainment Dueling Pianos play 
Spanky entertainment Dueling Pianos play Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
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Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
A member of the audience holds up their number to bid on an item at the Lifehouse Gala 
A member of the audience holds up their number to bid on an item at the Lifehouse Gala Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
A member of the audience stands and holds up their number to bid on an item at the Lifehouse Gala 
A member of the audience stands and holds up their number to bid on an item at the Lifehouse Gala Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
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Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 
Spanky entertainment Dueling Pianos play after the auction is done
Spanky entertainment Dueling Pianos play after the auction is doneAlyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com 

The LifeHouse gala was held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center for Music of the Night: an evening of dinner, live entertainment by Spanky Entertainment Dueling Pianos, and more. The gala was a sold-out affair, highlighting the community's commitment to supporting vulnerable pregnant women and new mothers.

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