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We did it!
Daytime Stars and Strikes 2023
We are so excited to announce our 19th Annual Daytime Stars and Strikes event weekend raised $37,000.00 for the Autism Society of America and the Jerry verDorn Scholarship Fund, which sends individuals on the spectrum to theatre camps! A heartfelt “Thank you” to all who donated, sponsored, purchased, rallied, attended events in New York City and supported us throughout the entire year. A big shout out to Alan Locher who not only tirelessly promoted us all year long, but he also rolled up his sleeves and helped us at each of our events – thank you!!! A big warm heartfelt hug and thank you to Liz Keifer and Beth verDorn who came together and made our bowling event a major success in honor of Jerry. Thank you to Bradley Cole, Kim Zimmer, Ron Raines, Elsa Onsoult and Robert Newman for the amazing concert with funds raised going directly to Jerry’s Scholarship Fund. Thanks, Trent Dawson for the wonderful Play Reading to kick off our weekend! Thanks so much to all our actor friends who donated items and who ATTENDED all our events and brought us together for a very special weekend. A big round of applause for Jerry’s Elves: Sundi, Suzette, Terry, Bill, and Vernell who worked their magic in front and behind the scenes and kept me sane all year long when I doubted, we could bring it back to New York City after a global pandemic! We did it! And we raised more funds this year than ever before! Bravo to all!
We are working behind the scenes for a magical 20th Daytime Stars and Strikes weekend in New York City! Actor friends – want to do a play reading, meet and greet, concert to benefit Autism and Jerry’s Scholarship Fund – reach out to me and we can make the 20th our biggest one yet. Thanks again, ~Wendy, Founder, Daytime Stars and Strikes for Autism.
Thank You!
What a beautiful weekend in October in New York City! A heartfelt thank you to all our participants, actors, and volunteers for joining us in New York City to raise funds and awareness for Autism and to celebrate 20 years of Daytime Stars and Strikes. A huge thank you to all our sponsors and donors - we couldn’t have done it without your support! A very special shout out to Liz Keifer and Michael O'Leary for co-hosting the weekend and continuing the tradition started in 2004. All of Jerry's Elves for twenty years of volunteering your time and efforts traveling to New York City, rolling up your sleeves and making the magic happen and Alan Locher for your tireless efforts to ensure this event is a success every year!
Be sure to check out the photos we've posted on our Photo Link and explore our items for sale in Our Store Link. You might find something special—a lunch, coffee, phone call, or a lovely calendar—all in support of Autism.
Thank you once again for your incredible contributions!
~ Jerry's Elves
