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2022 Greater Valley YMCA Community Gala: The Secret Garden

Presented by

Lehigh Valley Health Netwowrk

 

Saturday, November 12, 2022, 5:30 p.m. 

The Centennial Catering & Conference Center in Center Valley, Pennsylvania

 

Please join us for a wonderful evening supporting the Greater Valley YMCA's

Mission, Financial Assistance and Essential Community Service Programs.

 

This illustrious event will include our featured speakers:
 

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Andre Reed
NFL Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver
Gala Keynote Speaker
 
and 

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Hanna O'Reilly
Reporter with WFMZ
Gala Emcee

Enjoy cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, an exciting live and online silent auction, mission impact moment, and the 2022 Y Champion Awards Presentation acknowledging the support of community leaders:

 

Nazareth 1918 Campaign Leadership Cabinet, Association Advocate Award, Honoring Ms. Katherine Heller, Mr. Blaine Phillips and Mr. William Sandbrook for leading the Y's Nazareth Branch Renovation project fundraising expanding child care offerings, program spaces and community collaboration

City of Bethlehem, for support of the Y's Child Care Renovation Project and collaboration with the Summer Parks Free Meals Distribution Program

City of Easton, for support of the Y's Summer Pop Up and Play Program, Branch needs and longtime collaboration with the City's outdoor pool management

Mr. Semih Kiyma of the Chestnut Retreat Center, for partnership collaboration including the Enes Freedom free Basketball Clinics, Inclusive Programming and more

Mr. John Landi of Pies on Pizzeria, for longtime support of the Y, as well as support of the Y's Annual Debbie Linton Memorial Walk

Women's 5K Classic, for decades of support of the Allentown Y's Beautiful You Female Cancer Support Program

 

Event Attire: Cocktail/Black Tie Optional

Enjoy entertainment provided by local, legendary band Cunningham & Associates! 

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Schedule for the Evening

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.     VIP Hour with Andre Reed (Exclusive for VIP Ticket Holders-Limited spots available)

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.     Registration and Cocktail Hour with Complimentary Wine/Beer & Cash Bar*

7:00 p.m.                     Dinner and Program Begins

End the Evening with Dancing to the Music of Cunningham & Associates

*Cash bar only, but ATM available in hotel lobby.

Indulge in our silent online auction from November 1 through November 12th, as well as a live auction at the event! Online Silent Auction to close Saturday 11/12 at 9:00pm.

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Support the Y's Essential Community Programs

Your gift supports children, families and older adults throughout the Lehigh Valley with key programs like free community meals, child care, our Allentown Warming Station, and more!

The health and safety of our guests is always a top priority for the Greater Valley YMCA. If you are not feeling well, then we recommend you refrain from attending the Gala and watch the telecast from the comfort of your home.  By purchasing a ticket to the Gala, you acknowledge the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 or any other virus that exists in any public place where people are present. 

Hosted by Greater Valley YMCA

River Crossing YMCA
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Event Location

3350 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA, USA

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