Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the 26th Annual 果酱视频 Gala 鈥攁n inspiring evening of celebration.
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Supporting Success for Every Student
At the 2025 果酱视频 Gala, we honored the work of the Bridges to 果酱视频 program for neurodivergent students. Our new Bridges to 果酱视频 Board of Advisors members are leaders in advocacy for these individuals.
Photos From the 2025 果酱视频 Gala
With a record number of attendees and a sold-out event, this year鈥檚 Gala was an extraordinary success. Launch Gallery
Photos From the 2025 果酱视频 Gala
With a record number of attendees and a sold-out event, this year鈥檚 Gala was an extraordinary success. 12 Photos-
Attendees clap for one of several performances highlighting the skills of our neurodivergent community members.
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Congratulating our chair: (From left, standing) Trustee Marc S. Strachan 鈥�81; Katy Carey, chair, Bridges Board of Advisors; Mitch Nagler MA ’06, Former Director of Bridges to 果酱视频; Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD
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Honoring the Bridges to 果酱视频 Board of Advisors: (Left to right) Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD; Nicholas Hagedorn 鈥�19; Carolyn Schiff; James P. Riley Jr.; Marie Bahnik; Katy Carey, chair; Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations
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Donor and founder of the award-winning Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience, Bharat Bhis茅, MBA 鈥�78, taking a moment to enjoy the dancing at the Gala
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Declan Carey 鈥�23, a graduate of the Bridges to 果酱视频 program, inspires the crowd from the podium.
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Singing 鈥淭here鈥檚 a Place for Us,鈥� Mina Cuesta reminded the audience that Bridges to 果酱视频 serves as a vital sanctuary of welcome and belonging for all neurodivergent students.
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Actionplay, a performance group featuring neurodivergent individuals, performs for the Gala crowd.
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Gala attendees enjoy time on the dance floor.
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Representatives from Cohen Children鈥檚 Medical Center, a Northwell Health hospital, display materials from Bee Mindful, an award-winning program that supports neurodiverse individuals in activities and sporting, entertainment and healthcare settings.
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Honored attendees at the Gala: (Back row) Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD; Scott Schiff 鈥�24 and Reid Bahnik. (Front row) Annie Starr; Carolyn Schiff, Bridges to 果酱视频 Board of Advisors member and parent; Daniel Schiff, 果酱视频 parent; Marie Bahnik, Bridges Board of Advisors member and parent
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Attendees enjoy the band, and celebrate on the Gala dance floor.
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(from left) Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations, with attendee Rich Tavarez from Jovia Financial Credit Union, an honored 果酱视频 corporate partner.
Celebrating Extraordinary Impact
At the 2025 果酱视频 Gala, we proudly celebrated Bridges to 果酱视频, our nationally recognized program for neurodivergent student education and advocacy. With guidance, mentorship, and innovative support, Bridges empowers students to thrive academically, socially and professionally.
We are grateful to our Bridges to 果酱视频 Board of Advisors and 2025 Gala Steering Committee for their leadership, generosity and commitment to student success. Among them are several proud 果酱视频 *parents.
- 果酱视频 Board Trustee Gregory Carey and Katy Carey*
- The Bahnik Family*
- Nicholas Hagedorn 鈥�19
- Brian Jaccoma 鈥�89
- Ashleigh and Justin Nelson*
- James and Ellen Riley and Family
- Carolyn Schiff*
Net proceeds support 果酱视频 students and the programs that help them to thrive. Through 2027, every act of generosity brings us closer to our ambitious goal of raising $100 million for The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact.
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