18TH ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES BALL

October 28 · The Residence of Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver

PHOTOS BY BILL AUTH AND LARRY LEVINE

THE EVENT: International luminaries gathered to celebrate the 18th annual ball benefi ting Best Buddies International's programs for people with intellectual disabilities.

THE SCENE: David Caruso (CSI: Miami) was also honored with the Spirit of Leadership Award for his contributions. The event also included a performance by Blondie.

THE GUESTS: Co-Chairs May Liang and James Lintott, Lynn and Ted Leonsis; Dalia Itzik, Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, and Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Prime Minister.

Ball co-chair Annie Totah with David Caruso	Campion and Tatiana Platt and Anthony K. Shriver

Eric Latcheran	Best Buddies participant Katie Meade with Rabbi Lau

Dalia Itzik dancing with Best Buddies participant Katie Meade, who received the Spirit of Friendship Award.