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Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye Qatar Amb. Mohammed Jaham Al-Kuwari Sandy and Sam Donaldson WL SPONSORED NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME GALA Embassy of France | PHOTOSBYTONYPOWELL Hal and Sam Morgan William Kennedy Smith and Anne Smith Denise Desiberio, Teak Wilson, Lauren Wilson and Chelsea Wilson Peter Barrett, Kristein Bodenstedt and Sam Zakhari FOR THE BABIES: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is not a cause for celebration, but the $240,000 raised at the annual NOFAS International Gala certainly was. More than 225 guests, including over 25 individuals and family members personally affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), were there to hear the touching story of 12-year-old Nicholas Davis-Magliozzi, who is living with FASD. He inspired the audience with remarks about overcoming his disabilities and earning a place in the gifted and talented program at his middle school. Dr. William Kennedy Smith was honored with the group’s Excellence Award for his contributions to its mission. Qatari Amb. Mohammed Jaham Al-Kuwari generously donated a dinner for 20 at his embassy and a private tour of CityCenter VIEWALLTHEPHOTOSATWWWWASHINGTONLIFECOM Fariba and Reza Jahanbani Laurie and Len Lipton Joe Reeder and Kate Boyce WA S H I N G T O N L I F E Juliana Laurello and Scott Landsman | O C T O B E R      | washingtonlife.com Tom Donaldson, Jennifer Donaldson and Robert Donaldson 93