Easterseals Bright Stars Presented by
Saturday, February 25, 2023 | Capital One Hall, Tyson’s Corner, VA | 7:00 PM
Funds raised from this family-friendly event benefit Easterseals DC MD VA, and enable Easterseals to continue to enrich lives and expand opportunities for all children and adults in our communities, including people with disabilities and military backgrounds. Your support allows hundreds of children and adults with disabilities, including active-duty military veterans, wounded warriors, and other deserving families to partake in this night of fantasy.
Easterseals DC MD VA is grateful to our Committee for helping organize and support this magical night!
Bright Stars Committee
CO-CHAIRS Cecilia Hodges, M&T Bank Craig Ruppert, Ruppert Companies
FOUNDING CO-CHAIR David A. Ross, Atlantic Realty Companies
EXECUTIVE VIPS
Brendan Bayer, M&T Bank |
Bill Meissner, Ruppert Companies |
Ziggy Chelec, Zalco Commercial LLC |
Stephen Miller, SBM Marketing LLC |
Amias Gerety, QED Investors |
Julie Statland, Statland & Katz LTD |
HOST VIPS
Billy Cahill, Cigna / Express Scripts |
Josh Seiff, JPMorgan Chase |
Nancie Lynch, The Richard E. & Nancy P. |
Kristen Vaughan, Accenture Federal Services |
Kristin Saboe, Google |
W. Glenn Yarborough, WGY & Associates |
Do you want to become a Bright Stars VIP (Very Important Partner)?
A VIP is a top-tier member of the Bright Stars planning committee who has a significant role in ensuring the success of the event. VIPs are a select group of business and community leaders working together to raise funds and awareness for Easterseals and our mission of equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and the community.
VIPs work with our event co-chairs, as well as other executives and community leaders, toward the goal of raising $340,000 for Easterseals DC MD VA.
Why Should You Become a VIP?
It feels good to give back! Share your good fortune, talent, and influence while helping people with disabilities, families, and the military community.
Get the VIP treatment. Enjoy the pre-show experience and VIP seating at the event. See your listing/logo on the Bright Stars website, signage, and more.
Give the gift of inclusion. Through generous sponsorships and contributions, tickets will be given free of charge to individuals and families, including military family members.
What will we ask of you?
Executive Committee — Give or Get $15,000
Host Committee — Give or Get $3,500
Make your own donation and secure additional donations from your business associates, vendors, friends, and family. Easterseals staff will provide guidance, appeal letters, pledge forms, and post-event thank you letters. You will receive the recognition you deserve for your efforts!
Your work as a VIP Committee Member will truly help Easterseals realize our vision of creating a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives. Thank you!
Ready to become a VIP? Please contact Christine Ash at (301) 920-9748 or email cash@eseal.org.