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PCDA Presents Its Seventh Annual Harvest Moon
An elegant evening of food, art and music to benefit children with developmental challenges
Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA) is hosting its Seventh Annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Art Auction on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the home of Mario and Therese Molina in South Pasadena. The theme this year is “Designing for the Future,” representing PCDA’s enduring commitment to providing high-quality services to children and young adults with autism and other developmental challenges.
As guests arrive, they will have a chance to mingle, bid in the silent auction and enjoy appetizers, all while listening to music performed by a Pasadena Symphony Quartet. This reception will be followed by a seated gourmet dinner prepared by celebrated chef Claud Beltran. There will be a presentation to highlight PCDA’s accomplishments of the past year, along with a live auction. Carolyn Watson will be honored as the recipient of PCDA’s Community Service Award. She is an internationally-recognized designer and restoration specialist, as well as a philanthropist and parent of a PCDA alumnus. The gala is expected to draw more than 300 people, and is made possible by sponsors such as Lockton Insurance, Odom and Kate Stamps, The Harvey and Ellen Knell Foundation, The Burketriolo Family Foundation and United Agencies Inc., among others.
“The funds raised at our annual Harvest Moon gala will translate into needed services for children and young adults with autism and other developmental challenges,” said Dr. Diane Cullinane, executive director of PCDA. “This year’s theme, ‘Designing for the Future,’ reflects our commitment to planning, working and advocating for quality services for children both now and in the future.”
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Tickets for Harvest Moon are $150 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10. Complimentary valet will be provided. Proceeds will benefit children and young adults with autism and other developmental challenges receiving services at PCDA. To purchase tickets or view sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.pcdateam.org/harvestmoon/.
About Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA)
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PCDA is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of multidisciplinary screening, evaluation, therapy and specialized services for children and young adults, birth through 21 years of age, and their families, when there is any concern regarding development or behavior. This includes children with a diagnosis of autism, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, premature birth, genetic syndromes and/or other developmental or behavioral concerns. Utilizing a DIRFloortime® relationship-based approach, PCDA is an innovator in multidisciplinary team services and training that recognizes the importance of supporting the whole child and special relationships with parents, siblings, other caregivers and friends. For more information, call 626.793.7350 or visit www.pcdateam.org. Follow PCDA on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube.
