For Immediate Release
EASTERSEALS SOUTH FLORIDA’S 2021 SMALL MIRACLES LUNCHEON CELEBRATES OVER 78 YEARS OF SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Northern Trust Recipient of the Easterseals National Edgar Allen Corporate Society Award
August 26, 2021
Media Contact:
Roxanne Vogel
rvogel@sfl.easterseals.com
MIAMI - Easterseals South Florida’s 2021 Small Miracles Luncheon held at the Hilton Miami Downtown brought together some of Miami-Dade and Broward counties’ most engaged community leaders. The event raised more than $185,000 to support families struggling to overcome the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and other intellectual and developmental delays in our community.
At the luncheon, Northern Trust was recognized with the Easterseals National Corporate Leadership Circle Award, which is presented to organizations that have contributed significantly to an Easterseals affiliate. Gifts made at the luncheon were matched dollar for dollar through a generous challenge match grant from The Batchelor Foundation.
A special thank you to Edgar Allen Corporate Sponsor, Ryder. and all of the participating sponsors who helped make the event a huge success: Platinum Sponsor: Fried Frank; Gold Sponsors: MasTec, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, and Wayne & Nicole Cypen Philanthropic Fund; Silver Sponsors: EY, BDO, Simply Healthcare, Bermont Gold, Hogan Lovells, Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Llorente & Heckler, P.A., Segrera Associates, Holland & Knight, Publix Super Markets Charities, and ReedSmith LLP Bronze Sponsors: Rossman, Baumberger, Reboso & Spier, P.A., Kluger Kaplan, Heise Suarez Melville, A-Plus Meetings & Incentives, Hertner, Block & Bowser, Security Alliance, Berger Singerman, and Willis Towers Watson; Media Sponsor: Miami Herald; In-Kind Sponsors: AC Graphics, Bloomingmore, and Press Play Inc. The Karen Rossman Impact Award was presented to Easterseals Adult Day Care Activities Manager, Emilia Mas, Head Start Caleb Center Director, Osline Pascal, and, School Chef Instructor, Wendy Zacca in grateful recognition of their contributions and positive impact on the lives of students, adults, and their families at Easterseals South Florida.
Easterseals South Florida is grateful to the generosity of event sponsors, guests, and friends, which is vital to our ability to continue supporting and strengthening families in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. For more information, please contact Marta Quintana, Vice President of Development at (305) 389-8450 or visit www.easterseals.com/southflorida.
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EASTERSEALS SOUTH FLORIDA
Easterseals South Florida, the indispensable resource for more than 1,700 families in South Florida, is proud to have served people and families challenged by disabilities and disadvantages for more than 77 years. Easterseals is responsive to the needs of each community, helping to overcome barriers that frequently hinder access to high quality services for the families they serve. They want every child to reach his/her full potential and every adult living with Alzheimer’s to live the fullest and most dignified life possible. Easterseals provides special education programs for children ages birth to 22 years old, Head Start programs, Alzheimer’s day care and in-home respite services. Learn more at www.easterseals.com/southflorida.
EASTERSEALS NATIONAL AND ITS AFFILIATE NETWORK
Driven by its purpose to change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for individuals with disabilities, including veterans and seniors, as well as their families and communities for more than 100 years. Together, its national network of Affiliates serves 1.5 million people annually through high-quality services and powerful advocacy. Its services include early intervention; autism services; medical rehabilitation including physical, occupational, and speech therapies; behavioral health; workforce development; adult day programs; and more. In schools, workplaces, and communities, Easterseals is fostering environments where everyone is included and valued – making a real and positive impact on us all. Join us in ensuring that everyone – regardless of age or ability – is 100% included and 100% empowered to fully participate in life. Learn more at www.easterseals.com.
