Forget Me Not Ball
The 71st annual Forget Me Not Ball to benefit CP Nassau was held on Friday, Nov 10 at the lovely Westbury Manor.
The honorees were:
Jay Horwitz – NY Mets
Dr. Jack & Kelly McElwain Humanitarian Award
Joel Meltzer – Meltzer Accounting
Harold Jay Greenberg Torch of Leadership
Robert McGuire – CP Nassau
Lifetime Achievement Award
Over 200 guests enjoyed a wonderful cocktail hour and then an elegant dinner followed by dancing. Executive Director, Karen Geller-Hittleman welcomed all. Charlie Fleisch, a program participant helped demonstrate the MOVE equipment he uses to be able leave his wheelchair and to stand and walk. Charlie also helped introduce Jay Horwitz along with Board member Ed Probst as his Humanitarian award was presented. Executive Director Emeritus, Bob McGuire introduced Joel Meltzer and presented his Leadership award and then Karen Geller-Hittleman presented Bob McGuire with his Lifetime Achievement award.
Thank you to the evening’s sponsors: JOVIA, Vanguard, BDO and the Ace in the Hole Foundation and the committee that worked so hard to create this wonderful evening.
There were terrific raffles prizes, a fun photo booth and two lucky people won cash prizes of $7,500 and $2,500. A souvenir journal was produced as a great remembrance of this night of fun and friends helping raise funds for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
Legislative
As part of our ongoing Legislative efforts, Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan has reached out to Assemblyman Mike Durso throughout the year and visited with him in his local office in Massapequa Park.
Assemblyman Mike Durso Visits CP Nassau
As part of our ongoing Legislative efforts, Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan has reached out to Assemblyman Mike Durso throughout the year and visited with him in his local office in Massapequa Park.
Candle-Making for a Cause Fundraiser Held on Dec 9 at Halarosis Shop
We are grateful to Joanna V, owner of the Halarosis Candle Shop at the Roosevelt Field mall who put together an event to help raise funds to benefit programs at CP Nassau. “Halarosis” is Greek for “relaxation.” Joanna’s sister Patty is a participant at the CP Nassau...