Bancroft will soon celebrate its 21st annual
Butterfly Ball, the non-profit organization’s signature event and leading
fundraiser. This Saturday, February 8th, from 6:30 PM – 11:30 p.m.,
at The Merion in Cinnaminson, N.J., more than 300 supporters of the
organization will gather at the black-tie gala for an evening of dinner,
dancing, live music and a silent auction. The annual ball raises
awareness and funds for resources and programs for people with intellectual or
developmental disabilities such as autism, as well as those with acquired brain
injuries.
Over the years, the Ball has raised over $3.5 million for
programs directed to improve the lives of those served by Bancroft and
continues to be the organization’s single-largest fundraiser annually. This
year’s Ball will spotlight several community leaders who have each taken it
upon themselves to improve the lives of others and support people with
disabilities.
Laura and Joe Atkinson, of Haddonfield, will be presented
with the prestigious Margaret Bancroft Award, in gratitude for their support
and service as passionate ambassadors of the organization. Joe serves on
Bancroft’s Board of Trustees and Laura is heavily involved at the program
level. The couple has a special tie to Bancroft, in addition to their support,
as their daughter Casey has benefited from Bancroft’s programs since she first
came to the organization 13 years ago.
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South Jersey-native Mindy Holman, of Holman Automotive
Group, will be receiving Bancroft’s Corporate Community Leadership Award for
her ongoing involvement and Holman Automotive Group’s commitment to Bancroft’s
mission and long-term success. The organization will also recognize its past
honorees from the Butterfly Ball’s 21-year history.
Bancroft is also excited to announce that Beasley Reece,
CBS3 Lead Sports Anchor, will be this year’s Master of Ceremonies. Reece is a
former National Football League player, a five-time Emmy award winner, and has
earned 12 Associated Press Awards.
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For information on tickets, sponsorship and
advertising opportunities, please call Deb Conner at (856) 524-7023 or email butterflyball@bancroft.org.