Illuminations: MMFS Benefit 2026
Building a Brilliant Future
Date and time
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
20
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$95,529
raised of $150,000 goal185
attendees
Organizer

Sadia Mehmood-Pellicano, Director of Development
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alan schissel
a month ago

In honor of Randy & Robyn Schissel
Integrated Security Services Supports our Friends & Partners at MMS!
Isolde Brielmaier (Parent ’28)
6 days ago
Lets keep our students thriving!
Molly Hoagland (Parent ’24, Trustee/Past Trustee)
6 days ago
In honor of MMFS Faculty and Administration
Bravo, Brilliant Faculty and Stellar Administration!!
Brenda Moreno (Parent ’34)
8 days ago
Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful and nurturing place for our children. It is truly an honor to support a school that makes every child feel seen, special, loved, and empowered through education. Thank you for all that you do to provide a path where children can grow, thrive, and shine.
Ted Ehrhardt (Trustee/Past Trustee)
9 days ago
I am really pleased that this year we are honoring Deborah and Danny. Each has had a remarkable impact on the school and our lives there. Congratulations and love, Ted
Doris Simmons-Brown (Trustee/Past Trustee)
23 days ago
In honor of Deborah Edel & Daniel Freidlander
Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our community. Thank you for helping to reveal the brilliance of our next generation of leaders and making such a huge positive difference in the lives of so many.
James Clay (Trustee/Past Trustee)
24 days ago
as a trustee -for the board add
Joan Giambusso (Trustee/Past Trustee)
24 days ago
In honor of Deborah and Danny
Joan Giambusso (Trustee/Past Trustee)
a month ago
In honor of Deborah Edel and Danny Frielander
I cannot hank you enough for all your incredible contributions to MMFS. Your talent, commitment, unwavering support and love of our children has stewarded our school to where we are today. MMFS would not be the same without you.
Sabrina Harris (Parent ’38)
a month ago
So grateful to be a part of this community!
Ciarra Lowe - McKenzie (Parent ’36)
6 days ago
My daughter has found her place and I am so thankful to Mary McDowell Friends School in providing such a supportive school enviornment to allow this to happen. I thank the admissions team, all the teachers and staff for everything that you do not only for my daughter but for all learning disabled children. Thank you for actually seeing all the students for all the incredible things that they truly are. Their disability is truly a super power. Thank you for providing a place that my daughter feels safe, respected, understood and seen. 😊🙏🏽
Andrea Kent (Parent ’33)
6 days ago
Thank you to the amazing teachers and staff at MMFS for creating such a magical, nurturing space for our children to learn and grow! We are so thankful we have found such a wonderful school for our son! XO
Cynthia Kridle-Conway (Parent ’28)
7 days ago
A congratulations to Jim Signorelli - a one-of-a-kind amazing human! And in honor of all the wonderful staff and teachers at Mary McDowell. You've made our daughter feel welcome.
Janice Bloom (Parent ’25)
9 days ago
Jim Signorelli's care and brilliance were critical to Jesse surviving middle school and going on to thrive in high school and now college. Jim, we are all so incredibly grateful to you, and thankful for the many students you have similarly supported over the years!
with love,
the Grumbach-Bloom family
judine somerville (Trustee/Past Trustee)
11 days ago
Honored to be apart of this Awesome school.
THANK YOU FOR TRANSFORMING OUR SONS LIFE.
Doris Simmons-Brown (Parent ’15, ’20, Trustee/Past Trustee)
23 days ago
In honor of Deborah Edel
and Danny Freelander
Molly Hoagland (Parent ’24, Trustee/Past Trustee)
24 days ago
Learning, Mission, Support, Brilliance!
Maria Torre (Parent ’27, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a month ago
Excited to honor the incredible MMFS students, faculty, and staff - and especially to honor the gifts of longtime generous trustees Deborah Edel and Daniel Freelander! Thank you Deb and Danny for all the love and work you've poured into Mary McDowell Friends School. It is no exaggeration to say that your efforts have literally changed lives!
Shelli Aderman (Parent ’27)
a month ago
In honor of The Teachers at MMFS
We are beyond grateful for all you do!
Elizabeth Frank (Parent ’34)
a month ago
Thank you for supporting our daughter!
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