Weston Volunteer EMS To Host 60th Anniversary Gala

**News Release Submitted by Weston EMS**

Feb. 20, 2023

On March 25, 2023, Weston EMS will be celebrating 60 years of delivering emergency care services, free of charge to Weston, CT and mutual aid to the towns of Westport, Wilton, Fairfield, Redding, Norwalk, Easton and Georgetown. Weston EMS is a 100% volunteer organization.

Two-time Tony award-winning director, veteran of a myriad of movies and TV shows, and longtime Weston resident, James Naughton will be the Master of Ceremonies and co-chair the Gala along with Weston First Selectwoman, Samantha Nestor.

In what promises to be the event of the year, Dan Micciche, Music Director of Broadway’s Wicked will be performing alongside Broadway stars, Kathryn Allison, Erin LeCroy and John Riddle.

Kathryn Allison, winner of NYMF’s Next Broadway Sensation made her Broadway debut in Aladdin and has graced the stage in Wicked and the Tony-winning revival of Company.

Eryn LeCroy made her Broadway debut in Phantom of the Opera and was most recently seen in Broadway’s revival of 1776.

John Riddle originated the principal role of Hans in Disney’s Frozen, Young Anton in The Visit and Raoul in the final company of Phantom of the Opera.

Weston EMS hopes to raise $100,000 to continue their mission of neighbors helping neighbors to provide the highest level of emergency care services with state of the art equipment, free of charge.

On March 10th, Weston EMS will kick off their raffle and silent auction online with exceptional offerings from Fairfield County restaurants, health and fitness centers and other businesses. There will also be a live auction at the gala.

To become a sponsor, advertise in the gala program, or donate a product or service to the raffle or auction, please contact gala@westonems.com.

Tickets are on sale at www.westonems.com.

People are asked to please consider a direct donation if they cannot attend the Gala.

All donations are tax deductible.

WVEMS relies exclusively on the generosity of residents to fund their operations. Donations and legacy gifts are their only source of funding.

Find out more about Weston EMS at www.westonems.com. Please contact, gala@westonems.com with any questions.