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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
hosted its annual fundraising event “Hearts & Hands” …
An Evening Under the Stars, on Feb. 12, at the National
Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. This gala celebrated the
students at Connections and raised over $350,000 to continue
to provide the highest quality programs to individuals with
autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities.
Honorary Cochairs of the successful event were
Carol Kaufman, Laura Pope, and Paola Herrera. Michael
Williams, news anchor at WPTV News Channel 5, served as
master of ceremonies and shared with guests the meaningful
work Connections is doing for the lives of so many families
in our community. Chuck McGarrity and Brenda
A special part of the evening’s program recognized Paola Herrera, Laura Pope and Carol Kaufman Michael and Leisa Williams McGarrity
outstanding members of the community who graciously give
of their time, talents, and treasures to benefit the families of Connections. The Champion 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’
Director of Operations Jason Portman received the
Everyday Hero award.
Guests of the evening enjoyed cocktails, music and
magician Karl Koppertop who entertained throughout the
night. Those in attendance also had the chance to participate
in the silent and live auction.
Sponsors included: The Pope Family, Koppelman Family
Foundation, First Republic Bank, Daniel and Angela Japha,
the Joe and Pasena Maroun Family Foundation Trust,
Henderson Insurance, Padula Bennardo Levine, LLP and
Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Caron Sanua-Regenbaum, Tommy Schectman, Susan Michael Kaufman, Mikayla Matterazzo, Jason Portman,
Davenport, Caitlin Wells, Paola Herrera Zachary Edenzon, Alexa Apicella, and Zachary Mortman Fundraising Event on page 13

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