Guild for Exceptional Children holds annual gala to raise funds and awareness
The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC) held its annual gala to raise funds and awareness for the organization that helps children and adults living with developmental disabilities lead satisfying lives at Gargiulo’s, 2911 West 15th Street, on Friday, October 20.
The event, which gave out awards to significant contributors, was highly attended by individuals that helped celebrate GEC’s 59 years of achievement including elected officials and reporter Geraldo Rivera.
“I think the event was terrific,” said GEC Executive Director and CEO Paul Cassone. “We had about 340 people there. The honorees were all people who have helped the Guild and the community in a variety of ways and they seemed to have a good time as well as their families. I think that we raised a lot of money. It was very successful.”