Join us in The Crescent Room at the Easterseals Early Learning Center,
621 S. Cullen Avenue, Evansville IN 47715,
to enjoy food, beer and wine, a silent auction, wine pull, and
a program honoring our friends and colleagues, Debbie Wink and Patty Balbach.

Click here to purchase tickets online and reserve your spot!

For questions and to purchase tickets by phone, call Sara McKeehan at 812.437.2609.

At the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, our dedicated, passionate professionals make a life-changing difference every day. Please join us in celebrating two long-time staff members who exemplify the Easterseals mission. Our 2025 Easterseals Tribute honorees are Patty Balbach, Physical Therapist, and Debbie Wink, Speech-Language Pathologist. Throughout their careers, Debbie and Patty have empowered thousands of individuals to achieve their dreams, and they continue changing lives for local children, adults, and families.

  • Debbie Wink is marking her 46th year as a Speech-Language Pathologist at the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. One of Debbie’s passions is working with clients who have hearing loss, especially those with cochlear implants. As one of the few Auditory-Verbal Therapists in the region, she empowers individuals to learn how to listen, understand, and express themselves. Some of Debbie’s favorite moments happen when previous clients share their educational, career, and life achievements with her.

  • Patty Balbach is celebrating her 45th year as an Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Physical Therapist. Patty is fiercely committed to her clients. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals who have spinal cord injuries and other conditions affecting mobility. Patty forms strong bonds with the people she serves, learns about their goals, and utilizes creative therapy techniques to meet their unique needs. Patty is known for her energy and persistence, and for being her clients’ biggest cheerleader.

Previous Event Photos
Click the link below to see pictures from the 2024 Easterseals Tribute event honoring Brad Byrd.

2024 Tribute Event photos 
Thank you, Evansville Aerial and My Photography Event!

Thank you to Acclaim Graphics for donating the printing cost of the Tribute Event program, allowing all advertising revenue to help Easterseals provide inclusive early education and essential therapies for local children and adults with disabilities.