Inspiring Hope Dinner

Sunshine From Darkness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the funding of local mental health and addiction services and programs and mental health research, has announced the 2024 Inspiring Hope Dinner, its annual fundraising event on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. This year’s keynote speaker will be American comedian, actor, producer and writer Tom Arnold, who will speak about his journey with anxiety and longtime battles with addiction. The evening will also feature the bestowing of the 2024 Lee and Bob Peterson Legacy Award on Bunny Skirboll – the founder of Compeer of the Gulf Coast, a lively paddle raise, live music with Quintessence (featuring some very special guest vocalists) and dancing. Co-chairs are Amie Austin, Ph.D., Sarah Karp Renkliyuz and Taylor Karp Teymuri. Tickets are $350; numerous sponsorships are still available. Contact Marlene Hauck (941-504-6717 or marlene@sunshinefromdarkness.org) or visit sunshinefromdarkness.org.