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    - Daniel Coston
    Shayne and Scott Buchanan at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Dignitaries at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Dignitaries at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The ambassador of Monaco and his wife with the ambassador of Barbados and his wife at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Ambassador of Monaco Gilles Noghès and his wife, Ellen, at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Ambassador of Barbados John Neale and his wife, Leila, at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Lynn and John Muller at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Ernest Perry with Ambassador of Monaco Gilles Noghès at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The children of Allegro with dignitaries at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The children of Allegro with dignitaries at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Humphrey Bogart and Ernest Perry at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Guests at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Guests at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Phil and Rita Witt at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Guests at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Allegro Foundation founder and president Pat Farmer introduces Barbados Senator Professor Emeritus Henry Fraser to U.S. Representative Robert Pittenger at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Carolina Panthers Coach Ron Rivera and his wife, Stephanie, at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Wendy and Garth Long at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Mrs. Ellen Noghès, the Ambassador of Monaco's wife; event chair Lynn Muller and Suzie Trivisonno at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    William Wilson at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Elle Bunn and Mike Lappan at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Artist Anne Neilson and Allegro Foundation founder and president Pat Farmer at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Brian and Christina Williams at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Surdeva Cam and Nihal Cam at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Stephanie and Ron Rivera with Kim Lecompte and Felix Sabates at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Ambassador of Monaco Gilles Noghès and his wife, Ellen, with Felix Sabates and Kim Lecompte at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Max Gilland and Stephanie Wellborne at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Author Kathy Reichs and her husband, Paul, at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Donna and Al de Molina at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Oscar Wiggins and Marty Wilson at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Allegro students and teacher assistants at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Hadley Perry-Pacheco and her mother, Priscilla Perry, at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Allegro students and teacher assistants at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Allegro students and teacher assistants perform at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Allegro students and teacher assistants at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Live auctioneers Larry Sprinkle and Ernest Perry at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    WCNC-TV's Larry Sprinkle surrounded by stylish guests at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    General John W. Handy, USAF (retired) at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Chris and Susan Smith at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Former NFL player Donnell Woolford and his wife at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Former NFL player Donnell Woolford at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Paulette and Jim Willard with Lara and Anthony White at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Author Kathy Reichs at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    John Muller of Wells Fargo with Allegro Foundation founder and president Pat Farmer at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Wells Fargo gave $50,000 to the nonprofit that evening. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Burke Cowley and Heidi Hourigan at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Felix Sabates and Kim Lecompte at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Melinda and Jim Zamoni at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    William Wilson and Josh Wallace at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Ambassador of Barbados John Neale and his wife, Leila, with Barbados Senator Henry Fraser at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    Allegro students with Pat Farmer and Jane Fastje at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    - Daniel Coston
    Honorees at the Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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    The Ambassador’s Ball, a fundraiser for the Allegro Foundation and its mission of helping children with disabilities. Held at Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, this year’s event honored John Beale, ambassador of Barbados. (Photo by Daniel Coston - Special to the Observer)
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