Luminescent Gala

Firefly Autism held its annual Gala

May 21, 2026

Caitlin Roth,

ceo Dr. Amanda Kelly, board chair Linda Childears

Firefly Autism held its 15^th annual Luminescent Gala on April 23 at the Seawell Ballroom. All proceeds benefit Firefly Autism as they continue to raise critical awareness and support for autism.

board member Travis Plakke, Linda Appel, board member Leigh Sullivan
coordinator of adult groups Paula Bonneau, Jo Klein, Lyndsay Norman
co-chair Tim Morris, co-chair Tamara Saad
Donna Goldin-Evans, board chair Linda Childears, Disha Gupta
Dr. David Macleod, Kasia Iwaniczko Macleod, Clem Connolly
Will Arthur, board member Sandra Gudat
board member and recipient of this years’ Max Appel award John and Shayna Griffith
Sheryl Barecki, board member Krystal Than
Jesse Oggs, ceo Dr. Amanda Kelly, Jen Gerdon