Sharon J.B. Copeland of Enable Inc.
We would like to thank everyone who helped to make Enable Inc.’s 20 Year Celebration Gala a success. The event, held on May 8, celebrated 20 years of assisting individuals with disabilities to live full and independent lives in local communities. Enable has grown through the years and now annually offers a variety of community based programs that promote inclusion and the best possible quality of life for over 450 persons with disabilities and their families.
There have been very many individuals and organizations who have helped Enable thrive and grow during the last 20 years. One of the highlights of the gala was the opportunity to acknowledge and honor those who have been involved with Enable and have contributed to our success. Honorees represented founders, consumers, families, volunteers, staff, donors, and current and past board members.
They included: Kathleen Bagley, Maureen O’Malley Baus, the Barry Black Family, Diana Brownback, four consumers from Enable’s first group home, Sharon Copeland, Wendy Crook (posthumous), founding board members (represented by Kevin Lilly), Bob Hearne, Janssen, JusticeworX, Martial Arts with Heart, the McGowan Family, Lois Miller, Ginger and Tony Morogiello, Matt O’Malley, Pepper Hamilton LLP, Audrey Wisotsky, and Susie Worrall. The event was a very successful fundraiser thanks to our sponsors and advertisers.
Platinum sponsors were Bloomberg LP and Kevin and Kathy Lilly. Gold sponsors included the Baus Foundation; the Boyle Family Foundation; Hovione LLC; Janssen Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; O’Malley Family Trust and Pepper Hamilton LLP. Joseph Zawistowski was our supporting sponsor and Kathleen and Paul Bagley were silver sponsors. Bronze sponsors included Glenmede Trust Co.; The Mercadien Group; Ruth and John Sayer and Stark & Stark. We are also grateful for the many local businesses that donated auction items.
I thank our hard working Gala Committee chaired by Jocelyn Collier of East Windsor. They delivered an enchanting evening using a Chinese New Year’s theme for the food, entertainment and spectacular decorations. And last, but not least, our thanks to those who attended. Community support made this event a terrific success and your on-going support enriches the lives of those we serve. Thank you.
Sharon J.B. Copeland
Executive Director
Enable, Inc.
