2023 Marley’s Mission Blue Ribbon Gala Committee Members gathered recently to plan the event. Pictured, front row, from left to right: Maria Conigliaro Traino, Nicole Patterson, Grace Kania, Maegen Taylor, and Gene Talerico. Second row, from left to right: April Kemp, Sarah Effertz, Mackenzie Lucas, Donna Kane, Gretchen M. Wintermantel, and Laura Talerico. Missing from photo are: Kodee Bates, Ronda Beemer, Karen Bond, Albert Bond Jr., Al Day, Linda Day, Courtenay Degnon, Amy Gilman, Amy Hnat, Susan Hynds, Mary Lynn Lucas, Heather Kay, Amy Kelly, Ashley Mackrell, Chrissy Marie McLaughlin, Donna Nasser, Tami Nasser, Kelly Rava, Val Serine-Langan, Stacy Lange Stevens, Michael Straub, Jeff Thomas, Vivian Williams, and Becky Yerka.
The Board of Directors of Marley’s Mission has announced that the co-chairs of the 12th Annual Blue Ribbon Gala are Grace Kania, Nicole Patterson and Maegen Taylor. The theme of this year’s Blue Ribbon Gala is “A Night of Hope.”
Maria Conigliaro Traino will serve as Honorary Chair. WNEP-TV’s Stacy Lange Stevens and Mark Dennebaum will emcee the 2023 Blue Ribbon Gala. The celebration is a black tie optional event featuring entertainment by Daddy-O and the Sax Maniacs with special guest, 19-year-old Edmond, Okla. singing sensation, Olivia Kay. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2022 at Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave. The Gala’s Triple Crown Sponsor is The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.
“For nearly 14 years, Marley’s Mission has continued to build hope for children who have experienced trauma – including emotional, sexual and physical trauma, and secondary post-traumatic stress disorder. The Blue Ribbon Gala raises the funds needed to provide care free of charge to children and we are forever grateful to our Gala Chairs, planning committee, attendees, and sponsors for their unwavering support,” said Attorney Gene Talerico, Marley’s Mission Board President.
Tickets for the Gala are $125, and event proceeds will support the annual operations of Marley’s Mission, allowing all services to be provided free of charge to the children served by the organization. Tickets may be purchased online at: https://marleysmission.com/blue-ribbon-gala-tickets/
Marley’s Mission is a non-profit organization based in Newton Township that provides equine-based therapy at no cost to children and their families who have experienced trauma. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) has shown evidenced-based efficacy in patients who have experienced trauma and now suffer with depression, anxiety, and other symptoms as a result.
For more information about Marley’s Mission, please visit www.marleysmission.com.
