Howard Raley, longtime family friend from the swim-team days. Marlene Manown, Glenwood Springs High School Counselor with Leo Williams, for many years.

Dendy, another friend from High School, accompanied by Mom, Carol, at the Silent Auction.

George and Betty Wear, neighbors on Hyland Park drive, and fellow members of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.

Front: Myka Yellico (Guccini), Tanya Doose (Perea), Marla and Chadd Miller Back: Jim Yellico, Joe Luetke, Jen Cianfrance (Joslin), and Jes Westley This crew of devoted friends from Glenwood Springs High School really shined in the depth of their love for Marla and in the tremendous dedication they contributed in time, effort, and work to pull off this amazingly positive and affirming event on Marla's behalf.

Shanley Mangeot, with Mom Penny Donelan, and brand new addition to the family, son Owen David Mangeot.

Frank Miller, and Jeannie Miller--Marla's High School Music teacher.

Mary Jay and Howard--Marla's Swimming Coach on the Sopris Barracudas for many years.

Marla's Benefit Photo Gallery / Tonya and Thad Nieslanik 3/7/2003

Shea Rawe (Beckwith), Marla's friend and up-the-street neighbor from High School, enjoying the ambience.

Rob and Melissa Jankovsky, and Barb and Bill Lorah, enjoying some conversation.

John Courier and Lorie Courier--Marla's junior high Choir and Music teacher.

The Adlers looking for some Silent Auction items to take along in their coming travels.

Rob Sousa, Marla's boyfriend, and good friend and neighbor Steve. These gentlemen, both being Physical Education teachers, are probably thinking about going onto the climbing wall after dinner.

A giant get well card with positive encouragement for Marla, with favorite photos from growing up in Glenwood Springs, compiled by her classmates.

Marla's Benefit Photo Gallery / Howard and Annig Raley 3/7/2003

Mom's sister Judy and family down from Aspen, enjoying the superb dinner and the amenities of the Glenwood Springs Community Center.

Kristine Del Rio, a friend from High School, and her adorable children.

Tanya, a friend of Marla's from High School, and Teresa, Donna's executive staff assistant, worked tirelessly for many hours to organize, coordinate, and ensure the success of the benefit event.

Marla's father Leo, brother Mark, and mother Mary Williams, smiling with all the positive energy of the evening.

Donna worked numerous hours to organize and coordinate the benefit event. Daughter Carrie, a head-injury survivor, is a tremendous inspiration to Marla and her family.

Nancy and Jim Barnett, friends from the Sopris Barracudas swim team, talking with Mary Williams, Marla's Mom (center).

You can tell these folks are used to hamming it up, whether on-stage (actress Chip) at school (Principal Mike Wells), or for the camera (director Sheila Mincer).

Jen Cianfrance (Joslin), High School Friend of Marla and Parvin Erlandsen, another family friend from swim team. Dishing up the hot soup!

Flora babysat Marla and Mark for several years when they were 3-6 years old. Marla and Mark spent many an afternoon at her house, and remember her as their favorite babysitter.