Pace Center for Girls, Lee to host 17th annual Grande Dames Tea on April 24
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- The 17^th annual Grande Dames Tea, hosted by Pace Center for Girls, Lee, and presented by David and Kellie Urban, is set to take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at Broadway Palm in Fort Myers. This year's honorees will include Ruby Hendley, Gail McClure and Donna Sublett.

Pace's Grande Dames Tea honors women who exemplify the organization's guiding principles and have made a significant impact through their roles in business, community and philanthropy. The inspirational event recognizes the unique perspectives and powerful insights that these women have gained throughout their life journeys, and the importance of passing this knowledge along to future generations. With the event's theme, "The Wisdom of Time – Honoring the Female Spirit," honorees will share their wisdom during a Q&A session led by the young women of Pace. Guests will also enjoy special performances by the Pace girls and prize drawings featuring an array of packages from local businesses.

"Year after year, our Grande Dames Tea provides us the opportunity to spotlight the journeys and contributions of three local women," said Jenny Cellitti, executive director of Pace Center for Girls, Lee. "This year, we are excited to inspire our Pace girls and community as we listen to uplifting and aspirational stories of Grande Dames Ruby, Gail and Donna, who have made a lasting impact on the world around them."

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The 17^th annual Grande Dames Tea is co-chaired by Laurie Moore and Holly Wilson. Sponsorship opportunities are available, including Golden Teacup sponsor for $7,500, Silver Teacup sponsor for $5,000, Fascinator sponsor for $2,500, Silver Teaspoon sponsor for $1,500 and in-kind sponsorships.

Proceeds from the event benefit Pace Lee and its strength-based programs that guide Pace girls in finding their voice and achieving their potential. Programs are based on the belief that all girls and young women should be uniquely cared for, supported and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves through a path of healing and recovery.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit PaceCenter.org/Locations/Florida/Lee/2025-Grande-Dames-Tea (https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/florida/lee/2024-grande-dames-tea) or call 239-425-2366.