THE PARTY The Arthritis Foundation held an elegant kickoff luncheon to raise money for its 31st Anniversary Crystal Ball at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. This year’s ball, with the theme Moonlight Over Venice, will take place on Oct. 20. THE PEOPLE Co-Chairs Cecilia and Allen Wright, the Ball’s Honoree Dr. Theresa Lawrence Ford, and David Popen THE HIGHLIGHTS Matt and Heidi Mooney, whose daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis as a young child, gave a moving speech thanking those involved for making research possible. Photos by Jim Fitts