Page 6 - Jupiter Spotlight - April '22

Page 6, Jupiter Spotlight
2022 Connections Gala ‘Hearts & Hands’

… An Evening Under The Stars

Raised Over $350,000 To Help Honorary Cochairs of the successful
event were Carol Kaufman, Laura Pope,
Students With Autism And and Paola Herrera. Michael Williams,
news anchor at WPTV News Channel
Related Disabilities 5, served as master of ceremonies and
shared with guests the meaningful work
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches Connections is doing for the lives of so
hosted its annual fundraising event “Hearts & Hands” … many families in our community.
An Evening Under the Stars, on Feb. 12, at the National A special part of the evening’s program
Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. This gala celebrated recognized outstanding members of the
the students at Connections and raised over $350,000 community who graciously give of their
to continue to provide the highest quality programs to time, talents, and treasures to benefit the
individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related families of Connections. The Champion
disabilities. of Children Award was given to three
remarkable honorees. The community
members that received this award included
Brenda and Chuck McGarrity and corporate
sponsor Pediatric Partners. Connections’ Michael Kaufman, Mikayla Matterazzo, Jason Portman, Zachary Edenzon, Alexa
Director of Operations Jason Portman Apicella, and Zachary Mortman
received the Everyday Hero award.
Guests of the evening enjoyed cocktails, music and Henderson Insurance, Padula Bennardo Levine, LLP and
magician Karl Koppertop who entertained throughout the Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
night. Those in attendance also had the chance to participate “We are so grateful to everyone who attended and
in the silent and live auction. supported our special event,” said Debra Johnson, CEO/
Sponsors included: The Pope Family, Koppelman Family Principal of Connections Education Center of the Palm
Foundation, First Republic Bank, Daniel and Angela Japha,
the Joe and Pasena Maroun Family Foundation Trust, 2022 Connections Gala on page 7

Paola Herrera, Laura Pope and Carol Kaufman
ON T H E HOR I Z ON

Lighthouse Sunset Tour
Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27
Where History Lighthouse Moonrise Tour
Apr. 16
Meets Adventure! Twilight Yoga at the Light
Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25
Lighthouse Story Time
& Crafts for Kids
Apr. 16

Wild & Scenic

Nancy DiPierro and David Drs. Sheldon Regenbaum and Film Festival
Kunik Caron Sanua-Regenbaum Saturday, April 9

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