Belonging & Becoming...Opportunities for All
Friday, May 2, 6-10pm • Seaport Hotel, Boston

The Federation’s annual fundraising Gala supports the programs and initiatives that assist children with special needs and their families. We will begin the evening with a Silent Auction and reception, followed by dinner, entertainment and an award ceremony. Join us as we recognize those who have helped children with special needs achieve their dreams. Individual tickets are $200 or purchase a table of 10 for $2,000.

Andy Hiller

Emcee
Andy Hiller - 7News Political Editor
Andy Hiller is widely regarded as the most provocative political reporter in New England. 7NEWS highlights his analysis of political events in a regular segment entitled the Hiller Instinct. Hiller has won a New England Emmy award for his political reporting, and Boston Magazine has named him "Best TV Reporter" several times.

Dr. Margaret Bauman

Founders Award
Dr. Margaret Bauman - Director, LADDERS Program
The Federation will honor Dr. Margaret Bauman, Pediatric Neurologist and Director of the LADDERS Program for her personal commitment to children with special needs and more specifically her dedication to the health and well-being of individuals with Autism.

Connie Rizoli

Advocacy Award
Connie Rizoli - Former Research Director, Mass Joint Committee on Education
The Federation will also honor Connie Rizoli, former Research Director for the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education. Connie is widely recognized for her focus on education related bills that came through the legislature which helped re-shape Massachusetts public schools in providing children with disabilities equal education opportunities.

Musical Entertainment
Tough Love Trio - Their repertoire consists of standard and contemporary jazz, in the classic lineup of guitar, double bass, and drums.

The Madrigals - Doherty High School, Worcester, MA.

Silent Auction
Featuring artwork, get-aways, sports memorabilia, etc.

To purchase tickets please call (800) 331-0688

Ways you can contribute:

Donate to the Silent Auction

Become a Sponsor

For more information contact Ann Wettengel
617-236-7210, ext. 374.

Gala Sponsors

Child Development and Education
Friends of the Federation
John Hancock Financial Services
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong
Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Silent Auction

Aquitaine
A.M. DePrisco Wellesley
Basketball Hall of Fame
Bertucci's Corporation
Black Mountain
Bose Corporation
Boston Marriott Hotel Copley Place
Brae Burn Country Club
Charles River Canoe & Kayak
Crowne Plaza Hotel Worcester
Dave & Michele Mittelman
Direct Tire & Auto Service
Edwin Case Shoes
FEI Theatres
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
Harrold Richard Design Co.
Harvard University Art Museums
Horizons Edge Casino Cruises
Huntington Theatre Company
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Jillian's Billiard Club
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Joy To The World
Kashmir Restaurant
MASS MOCA
Massachusetts Bay Lines, Inc.
Metropolis Café
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Museum of Science
National Amusement Theaters
New England Aquarium
New England Mobile Book Fair
New England PGA
New Repertory Theatre
North End Market Tours
North Shore Music Theatre
Old Sturbridge Village
Organized4Kids.com
Party Favors
Peabody Essex Museum
Plan A Organizing & Design
Plimouth Plantation
Preservation Society of Newport County
Pride & Joy Life Coach
Providence Children's Museum
Puppet Showplace Theatre
Roger Williams Park Zoo
SA Chrobak, Ltd.
Salem Witch Museum
Scollay Square Restaurant
Sonya Tanae Fort
Sterling Golf Management, Inc.
Story Land
Susan Shulman Interiors
Turtle Lane Playhouse
West Newton Cinema
Wheelock Family Theater

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