On the Runway - Shine Bright

Jon Shilstone, Raffaele Gallo, and Tom Quindlen, aka, the 3 Amigos, are all long time residents of Ridgefield. Your donation is directly supporting families in our community facing cancer because at Ann’s Place, where compassion becomes community and no one is walking this journey alone.

Jon works for Pfizer as a Senior Medical Director. He and his wife Martha, a staff counselor at Ann's Place, have 3 boys and one new grandson! John is walking in memory of his brother-in-law Mike Cassidy, and his sister-in-law Laura Koehler.

Raffaele Gallo was born in Capri, Italy and came to the USA in 1994. He is the owner and operator of several successful restaurants and bars here in Ridgefield, Boston and soon to open in South Norwalk. His restaurant, Gallo, is a generous sponsor to many organizations in town. Raffaele and his wife Elizabeth, a long time employee at the Prospector, have 2 children. Raffaele is walking in memory of his mother Angelina di Lorenzo.

Tom Quindlen is a retired executive of GE and Synchrony. He and his wife Michele, a retired Speech Pathologist, have 3 children and one granddaughter! Tom currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at his alma Mater , Villanova University. In his spare time Tom serves as the “Life Coach” for Christine O’Leary!! Tom is walking in memory of his longtime friends, Mary Pennington and Jerry Hajdarovic.

Please join us on April 29, 2026, at the Ridgefield Playhouse for this year’s Fashion Show, “Shine Bright,” as we take the stage in a meaningful celebration of community, connection, and support.