The Viscardi Center 34th Annual Reach For A Star Luncheon

Date/Time: April 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Location: Crest Hollow Country Club
                 8325 Jericho Turnpike
                 Woodbury, New York 11747

Description: Now in its 34th year, the Reach for a Star Luncheon benefits the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, a private, New York State supported school for children, Pre-K through age 21, with severe physical disabilities who often require life-sustaining medical treatment throughout the day. Its specialized, accessible educational setting provides a fully-enriched academic program, a variety of therapies, assistive technology and medical supports to students who may otherwise need to receive instruction in their homes or a hospital. 

Like all kids, the students of the Henry Viscardi School like to spend time together outside of school. Unfortunately, it is something they hardly get to do. Many live far away from one another and need special transportation because of their wheelchairs and medical needs.The proceeds from the Luncheon support after-school activities, clubs, adapted sports and overnights for the students of the Henry Viscardi School.

The Reach for a Star Luncheon features an elaborate cocktail hour, a sit-down lunch, International and Silent Auctions and entertainment. Past entertainment has included Hoda Kotb, Co-Host, Fourth Hour of Today and Correspondent, Dateline NBC, the “Angels of Kinky Boots” from Broadway’s Award-winning show, and “American Idol” finalist, Elise Testone.

The Luncheon features an elaborate cocktail hour, a sit-down lunch, International and Silent Auctions and entertainment. Past entertainment has included Hoda Kotb, Co-Host, Fourth Hour of Today and Correspondent, Dateline NBC, the “Angels of Kinky Boots” from Broadway’s Award-winning show, and “American Idol” finalist, Elise Testone.

Founded by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who served as disability advisor to eight U.S. Presidents and became one of the world’s leading advocates, The Viscardi Center educates, employs and empowers children and adults with disabilities. It provides Pre-K through High School education, school-to-work transition services, vocational training, career counseling and placement, assistive technology, adapted driver education and workforce diversification assistance to children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, and businesses.

For more information, please contact Linda Tibbals at 516.465.1595 or ltibbals@viscardicenter.org.