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ranchandcoast.com 98 MAY 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE Gretchen Burns Bergman and Geni Cavitt A New PATH 25th Anniversary Gala "It Takes a Community" was the theme of A New PATH's (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing) 25th anni- versary gala, a celebration of recovery and achievement. Two individuals who have been an integral part of A New PATH's history, April Ella and Pierre Alexander, received PATH to Recovery Awards. Media personalities Rory Devine and Geni Cavitt served as event emcees and Caroline Stewart and Leo Sandoval co-chaired this evening of musical entertainment. Co-founder Gretchen Bergman's sons Elon Burns and Aaron Burns were featured speakers. Proceeds will support A New PATH's mission to reduce the stigma associated with sub- stance use disorders, increase access to treatment and recovery services, promote harm reduction strategies, and save lives. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTA KING Patrons of the Prado Bucks4Buses Fashion Event Patrons of the Prado members and their guests enjoyed afternoon tea while fashions graced the runway at Bloomingdales Fashion Valley during the annual Miriam Summ Fashion Show. Patron members Susan Davey, Jacqueline Denysiak, Julia Salman, Christy Billings, Lena Trotsko, and Lynne Wheeler served as the models. Proceeds from the event will benefit the organization's Bucks4Buses program, which provides transportation and educational access for San Diego school children to experience the world-class treasures of Balboa Park, many for the first time. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GILDA ADLER Andrea Naversen, Sandra Maas, and Ellen Bryson Bob Novak, Anthony Napoli, Fareed Kureshy, and Ted Thomas Carol Towne, Lynne Wheeler, and Arlene Esgate Susan Davey, Margaret Dudas, and Nyda Locke Christy Billings, Julia Salman, and Lena Trotsko Seen Pierre Alexander, Patrice Maree, and Shinika and Reggie Washington Carly King Caroline Stewart and Hugh Stewart Gianna May, Khara Rice, Vanessa Lupercio, Holly Wu, Alysia Shaw, Ayden Rice Amy and Jeff Knox