MDAD’s Successful Pasta Blitz & Film Fundraisers
February 15, 2010 News Comments OffOn Saturday January 16, 2010, MDAD hosted the showing of ASLfilms’ movie “Gerald” at the Maryland School for the Deaf– Columbia Campus (MSD-CC), which was greatly enjoyed by more than 100 members and non-members alike. Prior to that, more than 60 people went to Pasta Blitz, two blocks away, for the pre-film dinner fundraiser to socialize and enjoy delicious Italian food. At the film, the auditorium was almost packed which, for many, brought back memories of the old days.
This was a fundraiser to support MDAD’s Deaf Youth Programs and, despite the conflict with the Ravens vs. Colts football game, we made a very nice profit from the restaurant, ticket sales for the film, and sales of three different ASLfilms DVDs.
Our Deaf Youth Program attempts to educate our Deaf youth by giving them knowledge about the Deaf community, leadership training, and civic responsibility to the community. We invest in our deaf youth because they are the future of our Deaf community and, hopefully to eventually carry out the mission of MDAD.
Special thanks are due to John K. Snavlin, Deputy Superintendent and Principal of MSD-CC, for allowing us the use of MSD’s beautiful and comfortable theater. In addition, we express our deep appreciation to Suzi Behun, who was responsible for all arrangements with MSD-CC as well as handling the movie projector equipment.
This fundraising committee were served by:
Dora Giraldo, Chair
Richard Cohen
Marie Campbell
Chris Watters
MDAD needs people to serve on our various committees. We invite you to join one of our committees. If interested, please contact Richard Cohen at VicePresident@MDAD.tv.
