“We are so fortunate to have these two very special people as members of The Wayside Family. Paul Hanna is an accomplished business leader who has been committed to helping children all his life, while Bill Wills has wholeheartedly supported The Wayside both on and off the air. These two have made themselves into men worthy of the kind of respect only a few earn,” said Terry Davis, President and CEO of Our Lady of the Wayside.
The Starlight benefit raised $448,650 at today’s luncheon, bringing the total to over two and a half million dollars since its inaugural event in 2005. This year’s proceeds will go toward funding The Wayside’s Transportation Program, which provides services for over 600 individuals with disabilities in over 70 neighborhood homes in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties.
“We thank our sponsors and the generous benefactors who support us. Our success in providing quality services and programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities depends on their support,” said Davis.
Robert Troop and John R. Climaco teamed up with auctioneer Bob Hale to help raise the money. The event concluded with an announcement by Dan Polk of Medical Mutual, pledging that the health insurance company will donate $150,000 this year and again in 2016 and 2017. For more information regarding Our Lady of the Wayside, call (440) 934-6007 or visit www.thewayside.org.