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2022 Connections Gala ‘Hearts & Hands’ …

An Evening Under The Stars Feb. 12

Fundraising Event To Help of Children Award will be to our students and families. With only 70 percent of

Students With Autism And given to three remarkable education costs provided through state and federal
sources, we rely on our generous friends to fund the gap.
honorees. The two
Related Disabilities community members that Your donations directly support a specially trained and
will be receiving the award uniquely qualified team of teachers, therapists, fitness
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches include Brenda and Chuck specialists and medical professionals to maximize each
will host its annual fundraising event “Hearts & Hands” McGarrity and Pediatric child’s potential through an individual, evidence-based
… An Evening Under the Stars on Saturday, Feb. 12, Partners. Connections educational program that builds academic, social and
at 6 p.m. at the National Croquet Center in West Palm faculty member, Jason vocational skills.”
Beach. This gala celebrates the students at Connections Portman, director of About Connections Education Center Of The Palm
and raises much-needed funds to continue to provide operations, will receive Beaches
the highest quality programs to individuals with autism the Every Day Hero award. Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
spectrum disorder and related disabilities. Guests of the evening has a growing, ongoing waitlist for parents eager to
Honorary cochairs of the event are Carol Kaufman, will enjoy cocktails, join the school’s state-of-the-art techniques and warm,
Laura Pope, and Paola Herrera. Michael Williams, news music and magician Laura Pope (honorary family-centered, supportive environment. In addition to
anchor at WPTV News Channel 5, will serve as master Karl Koppertop who cochair) its elementary, middle and high school-aged curriculum
of ceremonies and share with guests the meaningful work will entertain throughout – aligned strictly with state standards and the Florida
Connections is doing for the lives of so many families in the evening. Those State Standards Access Points – Connections Education
our community. in attendance will also Center of the Palm Beaches offers a nurturing, stimulating
A special part of the evening’s program will be have the opportunity to aftercare program; an exclusive water safety aquatics
recognizing outstanding members of the community participate in the silent and program; and an avocational, workforce program armed
who graciously give of their time, talents, and treasures live auction. Two of the with strong community business partners opening doors
to benefit the families of Connections. The Champion live auction items up for to help prepare its young adult students with real-world
bid will be two exclusive experiences, for life after graduation.
travel destinations to To learn more about Connections Education Center of
Abaco Club in Winding the Palm Beaches, and/or make a donation, please call
Bay in The Bahamas, and (561) 328-6044 or visit,www.connectedpb.com.
Tybee Island in Savannah,
Georgia.
Tickets to the 2022 Advertise.
“Hearts & Hands” … An Paola Herrera (honorary
Evening Under the Stars cochair) Check out our website!
Gala are $250 each.
To learn more about this event and/or sponsorship www.seabreezepublications.com
opportunities visit www.connectedpb.com, email events@
connectedpb.com or call (561) 328-6044. or call
“The funds raised at this event are needed more than
ever,” said Debra Johnson, CEO/Principal of Connections
Michael Williams, Michael Kaufman and Carol Kaufman Education Center of the Palm Beaches. “Your donation 746-3244.
(honorary cochair) will help with the many programs and services we provide