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Knock Out Abuse 2009

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on November 6, 2009
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Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Jamie, Catherine, and Wendy McQuown Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Nancy Margaret Adler, Suzanne Adler, and Anna VanMeter Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Anne Selee and Sharyn Crum Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Kimball Stroud, Marissa Mitrovich, Marie Sylla-Dixon, and Carmela Clendeniny Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Vanessa Meccarielli, Katie Roberts, and Heather Donnelly Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Vanessa Ugo, Amy Baier, Sharon Bradley, Dondi Dahlgaard, Mai Abdo Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Jamie Olson and Shauna Johnston Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Guests peruse the silent auction items Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Deborah Katz and Nicole William Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Jamie Dorros, Ardis Eby, and Cindy Jones Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Lisa Lambert and Emily Gittis with two Coton de Tulear puppies up for auction Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Joyce Gates and Katheryn Rand Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Alison Jones and Hannah Manke Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Cara Conway and Britlan Malek Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Katelin Haney, Alison Cricks, and Shannon Stroud Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Jenn Haber and Sharon Dougherty Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

DC Firemen Lt. Lehan, Lt. McGuire and Chief Sloan with Christy Gosnell Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

The scene at the party Photograph by Chris Leaman

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Knock Out Abuse Gala

The Ritz ballroom looked like something out of Austin Powers. Photograph by Chris Leaman

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Knock Out Abuse Gala

A 1960s cover band was decked out for the occasion. Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Emcee Andrea Roane Photograph by Chris Leaman

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Knock Out Abuse Gala

Actress Robin Givens Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Striking a pose at the gala Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Kirsten Powell, Hillary Granat, Greg Larosa, Barbie Zambiski Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

Nikki Yazdanian, Preeti Caberwal, and Shelby Burcham Photograph by Chris Leaman

Knock Out Abuse 2009
Knock Out Abuse 2009

amie Gravino and Joy Kerin Photograph by Chris Leaman

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