MANNA’s 35th Anniversary Celebration takes place at the Bellevue
MANNA celebrated a legacy of nourishment, compassion and community during an unforgettable evening of elegance, flavor, and impact on Thursday, September 25, at The Grand Belle at The Bellevue with award-winning Philadelphia chefs, spectacular entertainment, and special moments honoring MANNA’s 35-year legacy. Since 1990 MANNA has led the way in evidence-based nutrition, delivering medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to individuals battling serious illnesses like cancer, kidney disease and many more free of charge.
Here are some scenes from cocktail hour:
1. Steven, Kelly, Sam, Brad, Jackson and Mark Korman shared a moment with Michael Newmuis, the 2026 City of Philadelphia Director. Steve and Linda Korman presented the event.
2. Sheila Hess chatted with Manna CEO Sue Daugherty and Lorina Marshall-Blake
3. Matt Ray and event co-chair Scott Barnes
4. Alasdair and Susi Nichol. Alasdair served as the auctioneer
5. Michael Newmuis and Jen Su
6. Jill Markowitz and Michael Criscuolo
7. Elese Tiné, Shawn Sawyer and Peter and Bethany Tarnawsky
8. Sarah Silberg, Francesca Farnesi, Colleen Downey, Jessica Chase, and Nicole and Danielle Gheysens raised a toast to the celebration
9. Joe Long, Lauren Swartz and Peggy Liemkuhler
10. Mark and Brad Korman chatted with Harold Honickman and Sister Mary Scullion
11.Ted Dallas, Trish Henwood and Yonathan Kebede
12. Peter Garcia, Tim Suchecki, Justin Weathers and Marina and Martin Lipstein
13. Josh and Lindsay Loftus, Malachy Clancy and Alyssa Chaffstall
14. Audrey Weller, Nathan Smith and Corinne Pisauro
15. Dave Soergel, Gene Schriver, Andrea Seltzer, David and Julia Fleishner, Sue Daugherty, and Erin McDonald
16. Gregory Seitter, Veronica McKee, Marcello Luzi and Jonathan Hochman
