¡Únase a nosotros para una noche vibrante con comida deliciosa, buenos amigos, música y baile, y una emocionante subasta silenciosa y VIP que ofrece algo para todos! Esta gala celebra a los estudiantes de Connections y recauda los fondos tan necesarios para que la escuela continúe brindando educación de la más alta calidad a los estudiantes locales con autismo y discapacidades relacionadas.

Photo Highlights
Photo credits: Connections Education Center

Debra Johnson presents Dr. Sonia Kay with the Legacy of Love Award

Shane & Zahra McCain, Aaron & Kelisha Wolke, Sarah & Ryan McCain

Anthony & Sheryl Greene, Kathy & Marc Edenzon, Sonia & James Kay

Zulema, Zach and Greg Mortman

Howard & Jody Passov accepted the Connecting Hearts Award presented by Debra Johnson and Jason Portman

Michael Williams of WPTV volunteers as emcee

Dave & Vicky Belanger, Frances & Irwin Edenzon, Natalie & Richard Cuccioli

James & Erin Ippolito, Barbara & Keith Bryer

Lynne Ward, Kara Cugno, Barbara Rich, Dana Michey, Phil Eckstein

Debra Johnson presents the Partners for the Future Award to Christine Raymond and Greg Schiff of Extraordinary Charities. Jason Portman and Pam Ludwick join the presentation.

2025 Hearts & Hands Gala Co-Chairs Carol Kauffman and Laura Pope

Debra Johnson presents the Transformational Impact Award to BallenIsles Charities Foundation represented by Jody Hassov and Mark Freeman. Pam Ludwick joins the presentation.