NSSA’s 26th Annual Dinner for Our Children

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NSSA’s 26th Annual Dinner for Our Children was held on April 14, 2018, the most beautiful day of the year! Guests were greeted at Leonard’s Palazzo by borders of cheerful pansies and daffodils.

Inside, tables were set for over 400 guests, the sumptuous cocktail buffet was open and the bar was taking drink orders.

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A casino room, raffles, wheel of chance, prize balloons and prize boards offered guests opportunities to win prizes.

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The Money Booth was open to let guests know what activities were available to them, how to play, and to redeem casino money for raffle tickets.

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We welcomed familiar faces and made new friends.

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Thank you to Carley Shore and Carley’s Kicks for Cure for donating another five iPads to NSSA!

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The highlight of the evening was the generosity of our guests when we did a special fundraiser to raise $35,000 to commemorate NSSA’s 35th anniversary. With everyone’s help we not only reached our goal but surpassed it! Thank you to everyone!

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And as always, there was an inspiring and moving video which you can see here.

We have so much gratitude for everyone who helped make this night possible – sponsors, donors, guests, families, volunteers, vendors and staff.

Events like this are so important in helping NSSA continue to offer the programs and services that are so needed by individuals and families touched by autism.

THANK YOU.