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2022 Connections Gala ‘Hearts & Hands’
… An Evening Under The Stars
Raised Over $350,000 To Help Honorary Cochairs of
the successful event were
Students With Autism And Carol Kaufman, Laura
Pope, and Paola Herrera.
Related Disabilities Michael Williams, news
anchor at WPTV News
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches Channel 5, served as
hosted its annual fundraising event “Hearts & Hands” … master of ceremonies
An Evening Under the Stars, on Feb. 12, at the National and shared with guests
Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. This gala celebrated the meaningful work
the students at Connections and raised over $350,000 Connections is doing
to continue to provide the highest quality programs to for the lives of so many
individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related families in our community.
disabilities. A special part of
the evening’s program
recognized outstanding
members of the community
who graciously give of
their time, talents, and Michael Kaufman, Mikayla Matterazzo, Jason Portman, Zachary Edenzon, Alexa Apicella,
treasures to benefit the and Zachary Mortman
families of Connections.
The Champion of Children Award was given to three Guests of the evening enjoyed cocktails, music and
remarkable honorees. The community members that magician Karl Koppertop who entertained throughout
received this award included Brenda and Chuck the night. Those in attendance also had the chance to
McGarrity and corporate sponsor Pediatric Partners. participate in the silent and live auction.
Connections’ Director of Operations Jason Portman
received the Everyday Hero award. 2022 Connections Gala on page 5
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