HeartShare Spring Gala Set for March 22

HeartShare Human Services of New York will honor Gerard McGraw, Kenneth Daly, Anthony Marcelli, and Tony Danza on March 22.

Brooklyn, NY, February 25, 2012 --(PR.com)-- With this mild winter we are having it’s hard to get excited for spring. One thing you can get excited for is HeartShare’s annual Spring Gala and Auction. Being held on Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 pm at the New York Marriott Marquis, this year’s Gala will be a night to remember. As HeartShare’s premiere fundraising event, the proceeds will benefit more than 20,000 children and adults in need of vital human services.

This year, HeartShare is very proud to honor: Gerard McGraw, President of Fidelity Institutional, Kenneth D. Daly, President of National Grid New York, Anthony Marcelli, Co-Owner of Classie Sounds Inc., CSE Productions, and Tony Danza, stage, screen and TV actor, producer, singer, author, and teacher.

Celebrating its 98th year, HeartShare is a nonprofit organization that assists 20,000 New Yorkers. Its wide array of services assist individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities through numerous programs including education services, adult day programs, residential services, case management, recreation programs, family support services, and health services. HeartShare also provides counseling, after-school programs and foster care and adoption services for children and families, supports people affected by HIV/AIDS, and administers low-income energy assistance programs.

Traditionally, the Gala has been a fun and exciting evening, featuring a 400-item silent auction of interesting and unique items that fit everyone’s tastes and budgets, awards and the chance to mingle with celebrities. Among the silent auction items are: vacation getaways, access to some not-so-accessible fun places, celebrity autographed photos and sports memorabilia, tickets to sporting and cultural events, gift certificates to various stores, restaurants and spas, and more.

Table, ticket and journal advertisement packages are available. For more information on HeartShare’s Spring Gala and Auction, please visit www.heartshare.org/gala or call (718) 422-3210.

HeartShare is proud that 90% of all revenue goes directly to its programs and services. HeartShare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and is a BBB Accredited Charity. For more information, visit www.heartshare.org and find HeartShare on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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HeartShare Human Services of NY
Tricia Fleming
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