An Evening of Celebrity Fashion and Fun

Pathfinders for AutismWelcomes You To : 

Pathfinders for AutismWelcomes You To

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Presented by:

Hosted By: : 

Hosted By:

With Grateful Appreciation: : 

With Grateful Appreciation: Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln Mercury Geppi’s Entertainment Museum Maryland State Police – Polar Bear Plunge Webb Mason

Many Thanks to:Boordy VineyardsLaura Black PhotographyMarlow, Mick Crystal and Jones FloristsPrint GraphicsSelect Rental CompanyVOLUNTEERS: Danielle Dawson Tamera Monrow Shelly McLaughlin Mishelle Quinto Rick Winde : 

Many Thanks to:Boordy VineyardsLaura Black PhotographyMarlow, Mick Crystal and Jones FloristsPrint GraphicsSelect Rental CompanyVOLUNTEERS: Danielle Dawson Tamera Monrow Shelly McLaughlin Mishelle Quinto Rick Winde

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Steve Ash “Stash” Kelly Brown Diana Chiafair Robert and Kendel Ehrlich Whitney Phelps Flickinger Katie Hoff Jessica Long Mary Beth Marsden Deborah Phelps Hilary Phelps Michael Phelps Brian Roberts Lesly Brown Sajak B.J. and Polly Surhoff Fashion Models

Vanessa PivecShow Director : 

Vanessa PivecShow Director

Silver Sponsors Jeff and Pat Dayton Christopher and Lucy Goelet Grace and Howard Pollack : 

Silver Sponsors Jeff and Pat Dayton Christopher and Lucy Goelet Grace and Howard Pollack

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Arborvitae Fund Elizabeth Baker George Barthalow Chapin Davis Chesapeake Registry Program in Honor of Steve Geppi Chesapeake Rehab Equipment, Inc. Andrew and Sheila Cosgarea Jeff and Pat Dayton Joe and Ellen Delaney Chuck and Terry Dieveney F.C. Batton & Sons, Inc. Jeffrey and Becca Flynn Michael and Sue Ford Joe and Cindy Galli Rebecca Galli – “From Where I Sit” – Towson Times Steve and Mindy Geppi John and Pam Gillin Christopher and Lucy Goelet Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hagan Daniel Hayes John and Susan Kamauff Joe and Lauren Knott Mark and Patty Knott Brian and Jill Kroneberger, Jr. MAC — Achieve Wellness Lark and Andy MacPhail Melwood Horticultural Training Center Mary and Jim Miller The Mutscheller Family Tom and Nancy O’Neil Opfer Auctioneering Packaging Corp. of America Grace and Howard Pollack Rich and Lisa Rapuano Michael and Margie Riehl Elain Ruppert Steve and Anne Simms Eric Snyder & Lana Wiester B.J. and Polly Surhoff Gretchen and David Townsend Dr. Susan Townsend Trellis Services, Inc. Charles and Claudia Vieth Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Wagonhurst Phil and Marni Wetzler Bill and Blair White FRIENDS OF THE EVENT SPONSORS

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Marianne BanisterEmcee MEDIA SPONSORS WBAL TV Channel 11 WBAL Radio Baltimore Magazine Paper Doll

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Special Thanks to Rick OpferOpfer Auctioneering

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FINDING A PATH FOR OUR CHILDREN…

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EVENT PLANNING CHAIRS Polly Winde Surhoff & Rebecca Faye Smith Galli Co-Chairs Kendel Ehrlich Honorary Chair

Event Planning Committee : 

Event Planning Committee Marianne Banister Sheila Cosgarea Pat Dayton Mindy Geppi Pam Gillin Susan Kamauff Dawn Koplos Allyson Lestner Mary Beth Marsden Kari Mutscheller Desiree Pilachowski Vanessa Pivec Margie Riehl Rebecca Rienzi Alisa Rock Julie Wagner

Special Thanks to Our Vendors : 

Special Thanks to Our Vendors ETCETERA Chico's J.S. Edwards LTD. L'Apparenza Panache Radcliffe Jewelers Red Garter

Auction Item Donors : 

Auction Item Donors About Faces - Canton B.J. and Polly Surhoff Capital Grille Capitol grille Chaney Enterprises, The Chaney Family and Bill Childs Dana Hoiles Dr. Keith A. Boenning, D.D.S. ETCETERA Faidley’s Seafood Market Fox Sports FX Studio donated by Integrated Benefits Corporation Geppi's Entertainment Museum Guitar Center - Towson J.S. Edwards Kevin Charles Kimberly Fine Portraits Milwaukee Heavy Duty Power Tools

Auction Item Donors : 

Auction Item Donors NBA Jeanie Maddux Nicole Miller Pat and Lesly Sajak Procter and Gamble Radcliffe Jewelers Red Garter Ripken Baseball Sterling Portraits Steve and Mindy Geppi Tark’s Grille The Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Ravens The Little Gym The Living Classroom Foundation Tom James Vanessa Pivec WBAL TV – Channel 11 Yves Delorme

Pathfinders for Autism : 

Pathfinders for Autism Mission: To Improve the Lives of Individuals with Autism and their Families

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Twenty years ago, the number of children diagnosed with autism was 1 in 10,000. Today, the prevalence rate is 1 in 150.

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Raising Autism Awareness

Making a Difference : 

Making a Difference Accurate, timely, and accessible information can make a world of difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

Pathfinders For Autism Goals: : 

Pathfinders For Autism Goals: Improve awareness & understanding of Autism Provide reliable information & resources Ensure early detection & effective interventions Expand and improve services across the lifespan Increase the number and quality of trained professionals

Autism… a life-long diagnosis. : 

Autism… a life-long diagnosis. 1.5 million Americans – estimated number of individuals with autism in the United States. $3.2 million - average costs to take care of an individual with Autism over his or her lifetime. $35 billion – estimated national cost of caring for individuals with autism per year.

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Michael R. FordVice PresidentSmith Barney Stephen A. GeppiPresidentDiamond Comic DistributorsJohn W. KamauffKamcomp AssociatesRick OpferOpfer AuctioneersStuart SpielmanSenior Policy Advisor and CounselAutism SpeaksMichael F. PhelpsOlympic SwimmerHonorary Board Member Alisa RockPresidentB.J. SurhoffVice PresidentBruce L. SchindlerPresidentBob Davidson Ford Lincoln MercuryTreasurerRebecca Faye Smith GalliFreelance WriterSecretaryPolly Winde SurhoffLinda Carter-FerrierPresidentAnne Arundel County Chapter - ASAH. Bradley DonovanG. Weiss Associates, NY Pathfinders for Autism Board of Directors

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“Our Mission is to Find a Path for Our Children.”

Thank you for your support! : 

Thank you for your support!