Debby Boone’s “friend-raiser” raises awareness of our services for adults with autism
by Paula
A story in Westside Today earlier this month mentioned Easter Seals Southern California and a Santa Monica Beach Club event hosted by Debby Boone, a singer best known for her hit You Light Up My Life.
Seven-time Grammy winner Debby Boone hosted more than 30 old and new friends of Easter Seals Southern California (ESSC) at the Beach Club in Santa Monica in May to generate greater community awareness for local services for people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Guests included TV and radio personality Geri Jewell, comedienne Kathy Buckley, and musician Tobi Forrest.
The event raised awareness for people with autism and other disabilities. It also let people know about the services we provide for employment, pre-school and after school programs and services that help adults learn basic daily living and social skills. It was great to have an opportunity like this to let people know that in addition to our programs for children, our services help adults with autism, too.