FIRST STEP GALA ’ S STARS SHINE The Euro-Peds Foundation ’ s second annual First Step Gala was held last 11 / 11 at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint . The event raised more than $ 30,000 to help carry out the Foundation ’ s mission to enhance the quality of life of children who have gross motor disorders by raising funds and awarding grants that help them receive intensive physical therapy at Euro-Peds National Center for Intensive Pediatric PT .
At 11:11 in the evening , $ 1,111 was awarded in a raffle , based on “ ONE child , ONE therapist , ONE opportunity for mobility , changing ONE life at a time .” There was live entertainment by Garret Schmittling and Painted White Acoustic Duo ; a keynote presentation by Dr Partha Nandi of WXYZ-TV7 ; “ Pacesetter ” awards to the D-Man Foundation and the Gandee family , both of whom have supported the common goals of Euro-Peds ; and Marty Sheedy , a man born with multiple congenital deformities – a success story we shall visit in an upcoming issue of Innovative Health Magazine .
The cast and crew of ABC ’ s groundbreaking ser ies Speechless , about a teenager with CP and his family ; and Dr Susan Youngs of the Beaumont Center for Exceptional Families , were also honored , as were other exceptional children and their families .
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