Hibiscus Children’s Center Celebrated Children at the 33rd Annual Jo Covelli Luncheon “Mad Hatter Tea Party”

Over 175 guests were not late for this very important date!  The 33rd Annual Jo Covelli Luncheon & Fashion Show was held at the enchanting Sailfish Point Country Club.  Our “Mad Hatter Tea Party” was a whimsical afternoon!  Guests were greeted by talented students from the Jensen Beach High School Band.  The affair included a delicious lunch, lovely fashion show, and a Mad Hatter–worthy hat contest! Every bit of merriment supported this very important cause with all proceeds benefiting the children living at Hibiscus Children’s Center.

For more than four decades, Hibiscus has been a place of safety, compassion, and healing for children who have experienced the unimaginable — abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Since 1985, our mission has remained the same: to protect, educate, and nurture each child so they can rediscover trust, hope, and joy. Hibiscus provides mental health counseling, education and literacy services to help build a brighter tomorrow for children. 

Our delightful Co-Chairs, Patrice Morgan and Diana Baker, and their devoted committee brewed up a most curious afternoon of joy and wonder.  Guests went down the rabbit hole with us and discovered special artwork created by the Hibiscus children, whimsical raffle baskets, and a lively marketplace full of treasures by local vendors! 

We extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible Grand Benefactor, Jo Covelli, whose unyielding dedication has been a steadfast source of strength for the children we serve.  Thank you to our generous sponsors:  Fashion Show Sponsor - Elizabeth Herold;  Mad Hatter Sponsors - Joan Damson, Deborah Kessler, The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation, Pat Tiemeyer, Kathleen Walgreen, and Robert Weissman Foundation; White Rabbit Sponsors - Sally Batz, Robin Berger, Nancy Cassell, Marilyn Hessler, Jeanne O’Neil, and Mary Zottoli; Tea Party Sponsors - Muffin Adamiak, Boots’ Beach Bakery – Lilly Freese, Molly Hoffman, Marge Hohman, Kerri Ramsey, Julie-Ann Kress, and Donna Lee Valin. 

Thank you to all the supporters of the Mad Hatter Tea Party, you have helped to change children’s lives!  Please visit us at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org to learn more about Hibiscus events and programs.