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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD (FORSYTH); JOHN MCMAHON (TEE TIME) Ralph Fuccillo and Joanne Jaxtimer Linda Ergas, David Brown, Salvatore DeGeorge, Dot Joyce, and Matt Wilder The fresh juice "shots" from Mother Juice. Ellen Fitzgerald and Laura Baldini Joanne Chang preps miniature fruit pies for guests. Mike and Chris Cotter Tom McDonough Mike LaPierre and Jess Trelegan Dan Kennedy, Mark Baughman, Steve Hoffman, Shane O'Neil, Mike Hughes, and Peter Bonasia Joe Antonelli EVERYONE WAS IN TOP FORM to raise funds for kidney disease awareness, research, and treatment at the National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic, sponsored locally by Putnam Investments, at Boston Golf Club in Hingham. Under the leadership of event chair Alex Wayman and the golf commit- tee, the event raised $100,000 to support NKF's programs. Sponsors included South Shore BMW Gallery Group, The RE/ MAX Collection, Grey Goose Vodka, Sentient Jet, Michelob Ultra, and HM Insurance Group. In addition to qualifying to play at Pebble Beach, golfers vied for prizes provided by IAA One Car One Difference, Tiffany & Co., Ping, Greg Norman, and Golf Digest. NO ONE LEFT HUNGRY when the Forsyth Institute hosted its second annual A Taste & A Toast, featuring small bites from 15 top restaurants. The event raised more than $150,000 to support the institute in its mission to improve oral and overall health. The Icon in Oral Health Award was given to Dr. Bob Soparkar in honor of his 30 -year commitment to children's oral health worldwide, and Don Rodman presented chef Andy Husbands with the Smile Award for Community Service. The evening also featured a musical toast sung by the Park School Inspirational Freedom Choir and personalized artwork provided by the Art Resource Collaborative for Kids. A TASTE AND A TOAST TEE TIME BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 131