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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