SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. - Sept. 16, 2016 - PRLog -- Named for one of PARC's founders, Edythe Ibold, this award recognizes people who selflessly give of themselves to improve the lives of others, just as she did over 65 years ago. PARC accepted nominations from the community and selected five honorees that demonstrate an exceptional history of achievement in philanthropy and community service in the Tampa Bay area.
The evening will be remarkable and with much gratitude, PARC will honor some amazing people for their outstanding efforts to improve the lives of those in our community:
* Bruce Bayes, President and CEO of Custom Mobility
* Beth Houghton, Executive Director of St. Petersburg Free Clinic
* Nora Pearson, Director of Nursing, Masonic Home
* The White Family Foundation
* Cox Media Group/Cox Target Media, Tampa-St. Petersburg
PARC's 47th Annual Black Tie Gala will be held at The Vinoy in St. Petersburg, FL and is themed "An Evening of Inspiration". The event will include a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, casino, and other exciting entertainment. Music provided by The Dan Orlando Band, and program emceed by Dick Crippen, Senior Advisor to the Tampa Bay Rays, and Gayle Guyardo, News Anchor for News Channel 8. For more information about PARC's Black Tie Gala, call 727-341-6920.
PARC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest. Established in 1953, PARC currently serves more than 800 individuals in the greater Tampa Bay area. To learn more about PARC, call 727-345-9111 or visit www.parc-fl.org.
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Monica Lukasik, Director of Marketing
727.341.6930
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