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Garfield Park Academy Announces Annual Gala Dinner and Golf Outing
Local Private School Rolls Out The 'Red Carpet' to Benefit Students with Disabilities
Willingboro, NJ – The seventh annual Eugene Morse Memorial Gala Dinner and Golf Outing will be held on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at the Deerwood Country Club in Westampton, NJ. Funds raised will support programs for students who attend Garfield Park Academy, a private non-profit school serving children and teens with learning, social, and behavioral disabilities.
This year’s event theme, “The Red Carpet,” will feature a Hollywood-style photo booth with props, a red carpet entrance, and Oscar-themed centerpieces. Guests will enjoy “red carpet interviews” as they preview auction items.
The event is a celebration of Eugene Morse’s contributions as one of the founders of the school. The event has already attracted sponsorship from local and national businesses including: Holman Automotive, Adventure Aquarium, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Red Bulls, Walt Disney World, Philadelphia Flyers, Texas Roadhouse, Stop and Shop, Caesars Entertainment, and Picaboo. Sponsorship packages range begin at $25 and offer the opportunity to be part of a community effort that supports special needs students and families.
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The event includes a round of golf, a cocktail hour with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and a silent auction. The ‘Carolina Style’ golf course at the Deerwood Country Club is as visually stunning as it is challenging. There is a $25,000 Hole in One grand prize award. Tickets for the dinner and cocktail hour are $60; tickets for the entire gala event (golf and dinner) are $150. For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities please visit http://garfieldparkacademy.org or call 609-877-4111.
About: Garfield Park Academy is a state-approved, not-for-profit school that provides effective, evidence-based special education services for students in grades K-12 who have a history of learning, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The school's comprehensive services and programs are designed to wrap around each student and his or her family to ensure success. Students are placed by their local school district at no cost to parents. For more information, visit www.garfieldparkacademy.org
