SPECIAL EVENT FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS KIDS

Spring for Abilis co-chairs with their children, from left: Gena Mann with her son Jasper, Afton Fraser with her son Griffin, and Hillary Sollinger with her son Sam.

Abilis, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families, will host its annual Spring for Abilis Gala on Saturday, April 27, at Greenwich Country Club featuring Billy Blanks Jr. as the celebrity emcee and music provided by ETA Music. Dinner, dancing and a silent auction will also be part of this special evening.

Co-chairs are Afton Fraser of Greenwich, Gena Mann of Weston, and Hillary Sollinger of Fairfield, all of whom are parents of young adults with disabilities living in one of Abilis’ newest residences and who participate in Abilis’ day support programs. These families have directly experienced the important work that Abilis does throughout lower Fairfield County and wish to support the organization in a meaningful way.

Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis, said “Spring for Abilis will be at a new location this year at the Greenwich Country Club, a longtime supporter and partner of Abilis. Greenwich Country Club has been part of the Abilis Competitive Employment program, employing several of our Abilis community members, and we are excited to hold our favorite springtime gala at their beautiful club.”

Founded in 1951, Abilis, a nonprofit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families from birth through the senior years, is a leader in providing meaningful support to the community in Fairfield County, including Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport and Wilton.

Those wishing to support Spring for Abilis can purchase tickets online by visiting abilis.us and clicking on the Spring for Abilis banner.