Love for animals feted during Humane Society gala
Longtime animal lovers Tom and Betty Petway were honored during the Jacksonville Humane Society’s 21st Annual Toast of the Animals gala at TIAA Stadium Sept. 21. Hundreds of guests roamed the spacious US Assure Club West while enjoying scrumptious fare and drinks from 24 vendors and restaurants. Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Dave Caldwell and his wife, Joelle, served as co-chairs, leading the official toast to the Petways and Jacksonville’s furry rescue friends. Also on hand were Kristine Cherek, president, and Denise Deisler, CEO, of the Humane Society. The society expected to raise $250,000 to benefit its medical fund, said Lindsay Leyendecker, senior manager of Education and Outreach.