The Coalition on Child Abuse & Neglect celebrates 25 years at its Annual Voice for All Children Gala on Friday, November 12th at the Garden City Hotel Grand Ballroom. Wendy Liebman, professional Comedienne, will MC.

Topping off its 25th Anniversary Year, The Coalition on Child Abuse & Neglect hosts its 6th Annual Voice for All Children Gala on Friday, November 12th at the Garden City Hotel Grand Ballroom. In keeping with this year's Homecoming Theme, Garden City's own High School Kickline will provide the evening's special entertainment -- putting on a specially prepared routine for the Gala attendees. Wendy Liebman, professional Comedienne (wendyliebman.com), will be Mistress of Ceremonies. For ticket information, sponsorships and donation opportunities please contact Tim McBride Director of Resource Development at (516) 747-2966 X109.

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) October 24, 2004 – The Coalition on Child Abuse & Neglect will host its 6th Annual Voice for All Children Gala at the Garden City Hotel Grand Ballroom on Friday, November 12th 2004. Mistress of Ceremonies Wendy Liebman hosts the black-tie event with spotlight entertainment provided by the Garden City High School Kickline. This year CCAN is proud to honor Alvin Benjamin, President, Benjamin Development Co., Inc and Jim Kilkenny, Vice President, F. J. Sciame Construction; two outstanding individuals who have made a commitment to support the agency in its mission as a center for child abuse prevention and victims’ rights.

The event includes a cocktail reception, dinner, an awards presentation and both live and silent auctions with items including a 4-night stay at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, with airfare; dinner for 10 at Oheka Castle; 3 month membership at Equinox Gym; and a $250 shopping spree at Americana Manhasset.

“During our 25 years of helping children recover from abuse and neglect, we have had many good friends and supporters,” said CCAN Executive Director Cynthia Scott. “We are fortunate to have found two wonderful supporters in this year’s honorees and their participation at this special event is invaluable.”

Benjamin Development and F.J. Sciame Construction are each committed as Platinum Sponsors at the $10,000 level; Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Chicago Title Insurance and Ernst & Young have each signed on as Bronze sponsors at the $5,000 level; Asset Alliance is a $3500 Leadership sponsor and Farrell Fritz is a Leadership sponsor at $2500; Frank & Associates, Toni & Kenneth Liebman and Port Morris Tile & Marble are sponsoring as Friends of CCAN at $1000. CCAN has additional sponsorships, donation opportunities and tickets available for the event. For more information on participation please contact Tim McBride Director of Resource Development at (516) 747-2966 X109.

Garden City High School Kickline features: Liz Adamo, Jane Aldridge, Michelle Auwater, Tina Bruno, Evan Fell, Catherine Furman, Devon Going, Kelly Madigan, Michela Manning, Mara McCarthy, Kieren Murray, Brie Owen, Erica Passaretti, Barbara Percoco, Kristen Rudy, Jill Sapanski, Dana Schmol, Chelesa Singer, Nicole Stepanian, Liz Trentacoste, Abby Truddin, Juliane Unger, Liz Ward, Melissa Watras, Alison Zizzamia and Julie Zizzamia.

About CCAN
The Coalition on Child Abuse & Neglect (CCAN) was founded in 1979 as a non-profit center for child abuse prevention and child victim advocacy. CCAN raises issues and leads the community in finding solutions to child abuse problems. CCAN works with human service organizations, law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, medical professionals, educators and legislators, and the general public to achieve its goals. In recognition of the devastating effect of child abuse and neglect, CCAN is committed to the prevention of abuse and the expansion of services to children and their families.

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