Block Institute’s Second Annual Brightest Star Awards January 29, 2011

Block Institute’s Second Annual Brightest Star Awards
Recognizing Achievements by People with Developmental Disabilities

On Saturday, January 29, 2011, Block Institute will be hosting the second annual Brightest Star Awards Gala at 376 Bay 44th Street, Brooklyn from 7:30 pm. – 10:00 pm.

The Block Institute’s Brightest Star awards are given in recognition of significant and extraordinary talents and achievements made by ten individuals (men and women, ages 18+) who have developmental disabilities. There will be winners for ten categories and out of that ten, one will be crowned the Brightest Star. The categories are for spirit, leadership, wellness, talent, independence, mastery, fellowship, citizenship, growth and community.

This year, FLAME, an international touring band in high demand from upstate New York, will be performing. Flame is made up of 11 people with developmental/physical disabilities, including autism, Down’s syndrome, mental retardation and blindness. They are a phenomenon that inspires people and changes the way the general public view people with disabilities.

Tickets can be reserved for a donation of $20 each.

BLACK TIE OPTIONAL.

To reserve tickets, please contact:
Anne Marie Russo
718-906-5414
Amrusso@blockinstitute.org