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A Night to Remember: Fuller Center’s Wee Dream Ball Shines Bright
Boca Raton, Fla. December 6, 2024 – The Fuller Center hosted its annual Wee Dream Ball on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at the elegant Boca West Country Club. The event, themed “Neon Disco,” brought the community together for a dazzling night of celebration, philanthropy, and gratitude, all while raising critical funds to support Fuller Center’s programs.
The evening included a heartfelt tribute to outgoing CEO Ellyn Okrent, whose years of visionary leadership have transformed Fuller Center and impacted countless families. Ellyn was honored for her unwavering dedication to the organization and her passion for empowering families and children. Guests also celebrated Hiromi Printz, the deserving recipient of this year’s Bernie Award, which recognizes outstanding commitment to Fuller Center’s mission.
Attendees were immersed in the vibrant “Neon Disco” theme, with dazzling disco dancers and spectacular live music setting the tone of an unforgettable night. The event was chaired by Dr. Patricia Anastasio, Tom Mersch Esq., Carolina and Craig Doering whose dedication and leadership ensured its success. The energy and enthusiasm in the room reflected the deep commitment of our community to supporting Fuller Center’s vision.
“The Wee Dream Ball is a true testament to the power of community coming together to create brighter futures,” said Eric Roby, CEO of Fuller Center. “This night not only celebrates our achievements but also reaffirms our commitment to supporting children and families in need.”
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors, and guests, this year’s Wee Dream Ball raised [X amount of dollars] to support the Fuller Center’s programs, with a special focus on funding our vital meal program. These funds will help ensure that thousands of children and families receive nutritious meals, a cornerstone of our mission to combat hunger and foster healthy communities.
Fuller Center extends its deepest gratitude to the generous sponsors and donors who made 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, Moss Construction, 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 FastSigns Boca Raton.
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About the Fuller Center
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.
East Campus: 200 NE 14th Street, Boca Raton FL 33432
West Campus: 10130 185th Street South, Boca Raton FL 33498
Intergenerational Program at The Volen Center: 1515 W Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486
