Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6:30 pm–10:30 pm
Lakewood Country Club
Join us on May 3, 2024 for an inspiring, fun and entertaining evening dedicated to making a meaningful impact! As we come together for our first ever annual benefit, we invite you to be a part of a community-driven initiative that aims to create positive change for the ADHD and mental health community! The evening is packed with lots of excitement with words from Congressman Jamie Raskin, laughs from comedian Lady ADHD Blair Postman, MC Author Paul Tukey and chances to win big with our silent and live auction! Let's unite in purpose and make a difference together! Doors open at 6:30 pm!
Tickets for the event will be $125 per person.
Early Bird discount for tickets purchased by March 31 is $100.
Highlights of the BENEFIT
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER
Congressman Jamie Raskin
Jamie Raskin is a well-known Congressman from our area who serves as the Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. He is a constitutional law professor and author of the book Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy about his son’s suicide and his lead on the recent impeachment trial of the former president. He is a cancer survivor.
Congressman Raskin will be addressing the connection between ADHD, Mental Health, and Suicide.
Giggles Galore
LADY ADHD: Blaire Postman
“LADY ADHD” leaps from the perpetual-motion mind of comedian, quirky genius, and overall rather loud person, Blaire Postman. “Imagine if all the open tabs on your computer from a weekend of spiraling down Wikipedia rabbit holes were then woven into a cogent and brutally funny theory about the brain, art, aging, Americana and The Self.”
Part Stand Up, part Ted Talk, "LADY ADHD" is a solo show combining Blaire's signature flip chart stand-up comedy pieces (yes, flip charts) with running commentary about her life with long-undiagnosed ADHD, and lessons learned where the two intersect about how her brain, and the world, both work.
Master of Ceremonies
Paul Tukey
Unveiling Grit and Authenticity: A Journey to Winning with Paul Tukey
Paul Tukey is an award-winning journalist, author, filmmaker, HGTV host, consultant, and motivational public speaker that is internationally recognized as a pioneering leader in sustainable landscaping. He is a dynamic founder of several high-profile organizations in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Paul is also a highly sought-after consultant and public speaker. Presently, he is the Director of Regional Partnerships at the Glenstone Museum near Washington, D.C. where he has served in various capacities since 2010. We are honored that Paul will be joining us to celebrate a mission we are so passionate about. He will speak about the importance of perseverance, a significant theme in a recently published book of his titled: Raising Tomorrow’s Champions: What the Women’s National Soccer Team Teaches Us About Grit, Authenticity, and Winning.
SILENT AUCTION
Step into the excitement of our silent auction, where every bid becomes a gesture of support and possibility! As you navigate the array of carefully curated items, you embark on a journey to not only acquire something special, but also contribute to our shared cause. A live auction may also be featured at this time. Stay tuned for details!
DINNER
A fabulous, delicious, Cinco de Mayo themed dinner will be served buffet style at this event. Come hungry!
Stay tuned for updates
We are so grateful for your excitement and commitment to our cause. Your enthusiasm fuels our efforts to create a meaningful impact. We're excited to share that there are more updates and surprises in store as the event approaches. Stay tuned for announcements on special guests and other exciting activities! Thank you for standing with us on this journey and we look forward to keeping you informed every step of the way.
LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
GET INVOLVED
SPONSORSHIPS—We have great sponsorship levels that will enable us to help even more underserved kids with ADHD and Autism receive both tutoring & coaching. Although the Benefit is in May, your sponsorship begins with your contribution & commitment to help. The benefits to the students will be immediate. The levels and form can be accessed here. Sponsorships can also be purchased on this website with Tickets.
SILENT AUCTION—If you'd like to donate an item, please use this form.
LIVE AUCTION—If you have a great vacation property or hi-end item valued at over $1,000, please contact us to include in the live auction.
SPONSORS
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Billy & Rose Sahm
Dana & Don Miller
The Becker & Packman Families
Proud Affiliate
SEE US: Special Education Excellence for Underserved Students, began as a special education equity initiative in 2020 by Weinfeld Education Group (WEG). The mission of SEE US is to remove the lifelong impact of systemic educational racism for Black students with special needs, whose families have suffered historic oppression such as slavery, hate crimes, and mass incarceration. SEE US provides no-cost, expert, special education consultation and advocacy. SEE US is a project of the nonprofit 501c3 organization, International Partners. WEG continues to provide advocacy services for SEE US clients.
If you're unable to attend you can still support the Foundation by making a donation.