{"id":140974,"date":"2025-03-12T22:28:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T02:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140974"},"modified":"2025-03-22T08:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T12:10:05","slug":"mercy-school-for-special-learning-to-host-34th-mercy-dream-gala-in-center-valley-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140974","title":{"rendered":"Mercy School For Special Learning to Host 34th Mercy Dream Gala in Center Valley, PA."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The annual fundraiser will move to The Centennial Ballroom at Homewood Suites to support the education of children with developmental and\/or intellectual disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, P.A. (March 12, 2025) &#8211; Mercy School For Special Learning will hold its 34th Annual Mercy Dream Gala in person at The Centennial Ballroom at Homewood Suites in Center Valley, PA on Saturday, April 12, 2025, beginning at 5:30p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Matt Barga, Owner of Big Productions, 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, an open bar, a silent and live auction, and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Angel of Mercy award recipients are Bill and El Sugra. Beginning almost a quarter century ago the Sugra\u2019s have worked with Mercy to support its mission and help it\u2019s students thrive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mercy thanks the following for supporting this year\u2019s Gala: CAI, The Topper Foundation; Air<\/p>\n<p>Products, the Straccia, Matt, and Lieberman Families; and Lynne and Jim Finnegan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the gala can be purchased online for $135.00 each. Registration is required by<\/p>\n<p>March 28, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact Allison Mallon at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:amallon@mercyschool.org\">amallon@mercyschool.org<\/a>\u00a0or 610.797.8242. For<\/p>\n<p>sponsor opportunities and event registration, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercyschool.org\/\">https:\/\/www.mercyschool.org\/<\/a>. \u00a0Registration is required by March 28, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mercy School For Special Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1954, Mercy School For Special Learning provides children and young adults with<\/p>\n<p>special needs the best opportunity to reach their utmost potential, both academically and in life. The school offers a Pre-K program for ages 3-5 and a school-age program for ages 5-21.\u00a0 For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mercyschool.org\/\">mercyschool.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nAllison Mallon<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The annual fundraiser will move to The Centennial Ballroom at Homewood Suites to support the education of children with developmental and\/or intellectual disabilities. &nbsp; ALLENTOWN, P.A. 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