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MAY 2022

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35th ANNUAL EASTERSEALS CRYSTAL BALL TOPLINE RESULTS

A Tremendous Success!

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Our "Vegas Style" 35th Annual Easterseals Crystal Ball on Saturday, May 14 began with a beautiful land acknowledgement statement by Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired; Easterseals Board of Directors member and President of the Norwich Community Development Corporation, Kevin Brown setting the tone for a wonderful evening at the Farmington Polo Club in the beautiful Farmington Valley. Special Guest speakers included: LaDonna Samuel, Easterseals Ambassador; Dave Stevens, Board of Directors member and impactful motivational speaker; Major Sonja Smilinich, USA, Retired; and Keni Thomas, Staff Sergeant, Extraordinary storyteller and award-winning recording artist and author.


We exceeded our financial goals raising over $415,000 in gross revenue from sponsorships, digital ad sales, live and silent auctions, and the Invest in a Vet paddle raise. Donations are still coming in! Thank you sponsors, and donors for your generosity at our largest fundraiser of the year!


If you were not able to attend, there is still time to donate at https://www.eastersealsgivingseason.com/crystal-ball-donations

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EASTERSEALS NATIONAL PSA SERIES UNVEILED

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During recent meetings of the National Board of Directors and the Brand Marketing Council, as well as at last Thursday’s Network Town Hall, the new national PSA series was introduced. Featuring people with disabilities in front of and behind the camera in all PSAs was a key imperative in the series’ production, leveraging the voices of people with disabilities to deliver testimony to the impact of Easterseals services and advocacy in our commitment to lead the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. To read more, click below:

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DEMENTIA CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES

The Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter, in collaboration with Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, are presenting a 4-part Dementia Education Series for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care-partners. Click below for dates to join in!
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CREATIVITY ABOUNDS IN DAY SUPPORT!

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Day support participants create a beautiful flag as a project!

EASTERSEALS YOUNG ADULT SERVICES (YAS) PROGRAM PHOTO GALLERY

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Click below to view a photo gallery from our Young Adult Services (YAS) program- volunteering, Fort Trumbull outing, a walk in the sun at Easterseals, and the perfect smile!

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EASTERSEALS ENVIROSHRED CREW HARD AT WORK!

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The EnviroShred crew with East Hartford Mayor Walsh- hard at work with the team!