EVENT #1: FORD’S GARAGE
SUSAN ROBERTS
Gateway Women’s Club and Ford’s Garage recently teamed up to support A.N.A.’s Friends. The numbers are in, and the results are nothing short of high-octane! While our record-breaking crowd of 48 enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Ford’s Garage in Miromar Outlets, the true success of the day was measured in the charitable impact of the evening. Thanks to an incredible partnership with the Ford’s Garage team, our monthly Dining Out event translated into a significant contribution to A.N.A.’s Friends, GWC’s chosen charity for the year.
Ford’s Garage made the entire process seamless, handling the logistics with ease. But what made this fundraiser truly special was the incredible generosity of Ford’s Garage. They didn’t just donate 15% of the sales from our dining group; they extended that contribution to any patron who mentioned the Gateway Women’s Club throughout the entire day. Whether it was a quick lunch, a takeout order, or a mid-afternoon snack, every mention of GWC helped fuel the mission of A.N.A.’s Friends.
The funds raised will go directly toward supporting the vital work of A.N.A.’s Friends, an organization dedicated to providing a safe, supervised, and nurturing environment for children and families navigating difficult circumstances. Seeing our community come together to support such a meaningful cause is a powerful reminder of what the Gateway Women’s Club is all about.
This successful event is just one of many “stops” on the road ahead for the GWC 2026 fundraising calendar. The Gateway Women’s Club remains committed to finding creative and engaging ways to support our community partners.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who dined out, spread the word, and helped us turn a Monday meal into a milestone of giving!
EVENT #2: SNAPPERS COMEDY CLUB
DIANE SARFIELD
More than 50 members and guests of the Gateway Women’s Club recently enjoyed a fun-filled night at Snappers Comedy Club located on Winkler Ave. in Fort Myers. The Comedy Club has quite a variety of comedians and this year they chose the headline comedian, R. C. Smith, for their fundraising event. He has a monologue that focuses on audience participation and keeps the audience laughing and engaged. This annual event is just one of the fundraisers that the Women’s Club holds that benefits a charity chosen by the Club at the beginning of each year. This year, the Club supports A.N.A.’s Friends, an organization that supports neglected children in SW Florida. For more information about this non-profit organization, their website is http://www.anasfriends.org and they are also on Facebook, ANAsFriendsSWFL. Truly a worthy cause.
