Turning the Beat Around to Fight Hunger and Feed Local Families
Boca Raton, FL – Fuller Center is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated annual gala, Wee Dream Ball, taking place on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Boca West Country Club. This year’s event promises to dazzle with a Neon Disco theme, blending vibrant energy and groovy nostalgia to raise critical funds for one of the most pressing needs in our community: hunger.
This year’s Event Chairs—Dr. Patricia Anastasio, Tom Mersch Esq., Carolina and Craig Doering—bring their passion and dedication to the cause, ensuring an unforgettable evening that supports Fuller Center’s critical meal programs.
Each year, Fuller Center’s meal program provides over 433,000 nutritious meals and snacks annually, serving more than 2,300 meals daily to children. Event Chair Dr. Patricia Anastasio underscored the importance of the program, stating, “If a child is not receiving proper nutrition, it’s virtually impossible for them to be able to concentrate in school.” Fellow Event Chair Carolina Doering added, “Good nutrition is essential for everybody, but for children, it’s crucial. It fuels their ability to learn, grow, and thrive.”
The 2024 Wee Dream Ball invites attendees to dance the night away under the glow of neon lights, enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining, and participate in an exciting live auction.
“This year’s Neon Disco theme reflects the energy and passion our community brings to making a difference,” said Eric Roby, CEO of Fuller Center. “Hunger knows no season, and the Wee Dream Ball provides the support we need to continue delivering meals, care, and hope to those who need it most.”
Fuller Center is also proud to announce that Hiromi Printz, a long-time supporter of Fuller Center and previous Wee Dream Ball Chair, will be recognized as this year’s Bernie Award Honoree. Hiromi’s unwavering dedication and contributions to Fuller Center’s mission have made a lasting impact on countless families in the community.
Fuller Center extends its deepest gratitude to the generous sponsors and donors who make the Wee Dream Ball and its mission possible: Bank of America, Marilyn and Jay Weinberg, Dr. Patricia Anastasio and Tom Mersch, Esq., Exotech, Rachel and Richard Ostrovsky, Publix Super Markets Charities, The Sam and Simone Spiegel Family Foundation, Comerica, Carolina and Craig Doering, Kathy and Paul Adkins, ALT. Fragrances, BRiC, Federica Douaihi and Mike Boss, David and Leslie Kantor Family Foundation, April Lewis, Christine E. Lynn, E. M. Lynn Foundation, Hiromi and Robert Printz, Jo Ann and Philip Procacci, Carrie Rubin, Edith Stein, Eda & Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, The Boca Raton, Margaret Mary Shuff and Boca Raton Magazine, Diamonds by Raymond Lee, and FastSignsBoca Raton.
To sponsor the event, purchase tickets, or make a Gift from the Heart donation in support of Fuller Center, please contact Director of Development Alana Lagerström at [email protected] or call (561) 391-7274 ext. 134.
For more than 50 years, the Fuller Center’s mission has been to embrace, educate, and empower hardworking, under-resourced families and children to reach their full potential by building a positive future through education for more than 1000 children (infants through teens) annually. The Fuller Center reaches more than 700 families in more than 60 zip codes throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties. We serve more than 433,740 meals and snacks yearly.
92% of Fuller Center parents serve as essential or frontline workers, working in hospitals, retail outlets, restaurants, and hotels. Fuller Center’s high-quality but affordable childcare programs ensure that these essential workers can afford to live and work in South Florida.
Fuller Center Programs help empower children to start school prepared, succeed academically, and break the generational cycle of poverty through quality early childhood education, out-of-school programs, a private elementary school, teen leadership programs and family empowerment center.
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