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Thank you for making the Dream Maker’s Ball 2026 a success!

Thank you for your generous support of our 2026 Dream Maker’s Ball. Because of your participation, our 60th Anniversary celebration will stand as the most successful in Melmark’s 60-year history, generating more than $1.2 million in support of the individuals and families we serve. What an extraordinary reflection of the compassion, commitment, and community that surrounds Melmark—a true celebration of 60 years of Mission-First services.

The Dream Maker’s Ball itself raised more than $700,000 that evening. Combined with the announcement of an extraordinarily generous $500,000 commitment from long-time friend and Melmark family member Fred Modell, the total impact surrounding the 60th anniversary celebration exceeded $1.2 million. With his commitment, we are honored to establish the Modell Training and Professional Development Center in honor of Lori, Vicki, Jeffrey, and Fred Modell, helping to advance Melmark’s work in applied research for years to come.

Most importantly, these funds will directly support the people, programs, services, and innovative initiatives that help individuals at Melmark lead fuller, more independent lives. Your presence and support truly make a difference.

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Click here to view a video of Melmark’s video on Philadelphia’s PECO building

 

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With Thanks to Our 2026 Dream Maker’s Ball Committee

Maureen McMahon, Chair | Laura and Christopher Binner | Gayle and Michael Braunstein | Kimberly and Stephen Bruhns | Mary Ann and Rick DeSante | Marley and Mike Dolente | Donna and Joe Duffey | Karen Blake and James Fox | Jaime and Drew Friedman | Rosalie and Robert Grass | Josie and Dan Gutierrez | Lorraine and James Hahn | Mary and Larry Kent | Lisa and Christopher Kulp | Dr. Sarah Eckert and Michael Leibowitz | Trish Lyons and Robert Delahanty | Elizabeth and Dennis McAndrews | Hannah Marcus | Mary and David Maurer | Clive Mendelow | Dan and Heather Mendelow | Mary and Ronald Owen | Ellen Phillips | Amanda and Conrad Radcliffe | Maureen Sandberg | Jayanthi Subramaniam and PK Yegneswaran | Claudia and Dennis Willson


With Thanks to Our 2026 Dream Maker’s Ball Sponsors

The Family of Anne and Brutus Kenan | The Kennedy Family | The Kirk Family | Mary and Larry Kent | Maureen Sandberg | Connie Anne Phillips Harris | Maureen McMahon | Ellen Phillips | Richard G. Phillips, Jr. | Stephanie Phillips | Alera Group | Kimberly and Stephen Bruhns | Marley and Mike Dolente | Globus Medical, Inc. | The Grass, Braunstein, and Towery Families | The Leibowitz Family | Hannah Marcus | The Family of Audrey L. Flack and H. Robert Marcus | The Mendelow Family | Amanda and Conrad Radcliffe | Krista and Bryan Rogers | Karyn and James Stahle | Jayantha Subramaniam and PK Yegneswaran | Nancy Bruhns | Donna and Joe Duffey | The Friedman Family | Pinemar | Videon Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Consolidated Medical Supply | Alexandra Shedlow and Scott Pollack | Tito’s Handmade Vodka | Susan and Alan Apter | Laura and Chris Binner | Pamela Lehrer and Howard Drossner | Allison and Joseph Fanelli | Karen Blake and Jim Fox | Josie and Dan Gutierrez | Mary and David Maurer | Elizabeth and Dennis McAndrews | Team Toyota of Glen Mills | Whitsons Culinary Group