The Wiley Center Honors Advocates, Exceeds Fundraising Goals at 45th ‘Beyond The Label’ Gala – Los Angeles Sentinel
The Wiley Center for Speech and Language Development, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with autism from birth to adulthood, held its 45th annual "Beyond the Label" gala on Nov. 9.
The fundraising extravaganza, held in the Bayview Ballroom of the Marina del Rey Marriott, exceeded its fundraising goals of over $200,000.
Said Dr. Pamela Wiley, CEO and executive Director, "I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our supporters and Board of Directors who know the work that we do and how we educate our students to go 'Beyond the Label' — autism does not define them and our center prepares our students to live successful and fulfilled lives."
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Honorees for the evening included: Actor Joe Mantegna, Parent Advocate Award; Producer/Director Ralph Farquhar, Media Authenticity Award; Wiley Center Student Alfred Brown II, Beyond the Label Award; and the Santa Monica/Westside Fund for Women and Girls, Faye McClure Connecting Star Award. Other celebrity/VIP appearances included Holly Robinson Peete, Mara Brock-Akil, Debra Lee, Director Stan Lathan, CA State Assemblymember Isaac Bryan.
The event was co-hosted by Vanessa Estelle Williams (actress) and Jovana Lara (anchor, ABC7). Entertainment included the Wiley Center student group, the Drama Kings & Queens, student Ashley Kelly, the Networx International Band of USC and mega-soul star, Johnny Gill, capped off the night.
