Vocational Visions Annual Fundraiser Nets Over $80,000

Link: http://www.vocationalvisions.org

2895: Board member Nancy Livingston, Montage General Manager Todd Orlich and Micheline Swan

847442848: Board Chair Ed Kenna and Executive Director Kathryn Hebel

2880: Clients Jeff Simanson and Tracy Roberts

More than 350 guests attended Vocational Visions annual fundraiser “An Enchanted Evening…April in Paris” held on Saturday, April 24th at the Irvine Marriott Hotel. Proceeds from the event will fund the nonprofit organization’s programs serving men and women with developmental disabilities in south Orange County.

The Paris-inspired evening featured a silent auction with 130 items as a live accordionist played among guests. Master of Ceremonies and Vocational Visions supporter Peter Neptune led the event along with co-chairs Nancy Livingston and Linda Baird and the organization’s executive director Kathryn Hebel.

Montage Resort & Spa General Manager Todd Orlich was on hand with Vocational Visions clients employed by the resort to receive the Employer of the Year Award presented by the organization.

Dinner was followed by a rousing live auction led by Neptune which included a suite at Staples Center, courtesy of Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Inc., that went for $4700 and a catered dinner by Chef Alex Pedano and Master Sommelier Peter Neptune that brought in $2700.

Another evening highlight was a heartwarming musical performance by Vocational Visions clients which included a dance to the song, “I Got Rhythm” and the group signing to “I Love Paris.”

Enchanted Evening Productions then presented special live musical entertainment with a nine-piece orchestra and vocalist performing Paris inspired music with songs including April in Paris and La Vie en Rose.

Chris Kortlander won the opportunity drawing of a $2000 two-night getaway at the Montage Resort & Spa.

Vocational Visions has provided comprehensive vocational, economic and social services to Orange County adults with disabilities since 1974. Based in Mission Viejo, Calif., the nonprofit organization creates possibilities for men and women with disabilities by providing on and off-site job opportunities, a variety of social programs and rehabilitation and medical assistance as needed. Vocational Visions serves over 400 individuals with a wide range of developmental and other disabilities on a daily basis.

For more information, call 949.837.7280 or visit www.vocationalvisions.org.