05/04/2026
On Friday, April 24th, Rising Star celebrated
The Sky Full of Stars 20th Anniversary Gala. Thank you to all of the 400 guests who attended this record-breaking night. This night would not have been possible without the dedication of'
The Rising Star Fundraising Committee, the volunteers, Emcee and Aucioneer, Roger Lunblade, Bob Stefanov of Bob Stefanov Productions, Raise the Roof for their AV setup and entertainment, Bootleg Service Band, for their musical energy and entertainment, Cast Iron Kitchen for their 2 charcuterie tables, Sugar Mama for their cannoli dessert, Rose Gregorino for the beautiful Star Balloon Display, Windows on the River for their unending effort from start to finish. To our Event Sponsor Tito's Handmade Vodka, to our Table Sponsors, both business and individual, and to every other person and business who donated, bid on auction items, donated to our Fund A Need, or sent in donations even without attending. This 2 decade milestone is not possible without the support and belief in Rising Star's Mission...To Transform the Lives of Children and Young Adults with Physical Disabilities by Using the Extraordinary Approach of Conductive Education. You have all made it possible to keep it all going.
Huge shout out, last but not least, to the Rising Star Staff, (The best staff in the land) for their daily contributions to making sure that our students become the most functional, independent, happy, confident, people possible.
Attached is the video played at the event. Produced by Bob Stefanov. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN-zSES7j7c&t=52s
Save the Date for April 23rd, 2027, same time, same place, as we enter into the next decade of Rising Star.
With sincere gratitude
Erin Potter DeCarlo
Executive Director
Rising Star Academy
www.gorisingstar.org
