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fundraiSing event
2022 Connections Gala ‘Hearts & Hands’…
An Evening Under The Stars
Raised Over $350,000 To Help Students With Autism And Related Disabilities
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches Connections. The Champion of Children
hosted its annual fundraising event “Hearts & Hands” … Award was given to three remarkable
An Evening Under the Stars, on Feb. 12, at the National honorees. The community members that
Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. This gala celebrated the received this award included Brenda and
students at Connections and raised over $350,000 to continue Chuck McGarrity and corporate sponsor
to provide the highest quality programs to individuals with Pediatric Partners. Connections’ Director
autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities. of Operations Jason Portman received the
Honorary Cochairs of the successful event were Everyday Hero award.
Carol Kaufman, Laura Pope, and Paola Herrera. Michael Guests of the evening enjoyed
Williams, news anchor at WPTV News Channel 5, served cocktails, music and magician Karl
as master of ceremonies and shared with guests the Koppertop who entertained throughout
meaningful work Connections is doing for the lives of so the night. Those in attendance also had
many families in our community. the chance to participate in the silent
A special part of the evening’s program recognized and live auction.
outstanding members of the community who graciously give Michael Kaufman, Mikayla Matterazzo, Jason Portman, Zachary Edenzon, Alexa
of their time, talents, and treasures to benefit the families of Fundraising Event on page 8 Apicella, and Zachary Mortman
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