{"id":121956,"date":"2023-08-29T21:25:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T01:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121956"},"modified":"2023-08-29T21:25:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T01:25:41","slug":"mercy-school-for-special-learning-to-host-33rd-mercy-dream-gala-in-center-valley-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121956","title":{"rendered":"Mercy School For Special Learning to Host 33rd Mercy Dream Gala in Center Valley, PA"},"content":{"rendered":"

The annual fundraiser will return to DeSales University to support the education of children with developmental and\/or intellectual disabilities.<\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, P.A. (August 29, 2023) – <\/strong>Mercy School For Special Learning will hold its 33rd Annual Mercy Dream Gala in person at DeSales University on Saturday, October 7, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach year, we are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of both our students and staff with the entire Mercy family at our Dream Gala,\u201d said Beth Grys, principal of Mercy School For Special Learning. \u201cNone of this would be possible without the constant support of our sponsors, who year after year prove their dedication to Mercy\u2019s mission to help our special-needs students reach their full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Paul Acampora<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paul Acampora, Executive Director of Stewardship and Development at the Diocese of Allentown, will serve as the gala\u2019s Master of Ceremonies, and the evening will feature live entertainment by Mercy\u2019s Magical Movement Dancers, as well as food stations, a wine and beer open bar, a silent and live auction, and more.<\/p>\n

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Ercole \u201cErc\u201d Spinosa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year\u2019s Angel of Mercy award recipient is Ercole \u201cErc\u201d Spinosa. Beginning in 2018, Spinosa has worked with the development staff at Mercy and opened up countless opportunities for the school to thrive, including:<\/p>\n