May 14, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC — On May 13, Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA will Celebrate Our Heroes Among Us and present Advocacy Awards to The Honorable Elizabeth Dole, former United States Senator (NC) and founder of The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and Booz Allen Hamilton and its Chairman of the Board Dr. Ralph Shrader at its annual Advocacy Awards Dinner at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC. Since 2004, military, government and business leaders have been honored for their exemplary commitment to advancing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities or special needs, including wounded warriors, military, veterans and their families, at the Advocacy Awards.
All proceeds from this event support Easter Seals critical programs throughout the region. Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs, and their families, have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
Evening Event (Reception and Dinner)
WHO: The Honorable Elizabeth Dole and Dr. Ralph Shrader, Chairman, Booz Allen Hamilton, accepting honors; Robin Portman, Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton serving as Chair of the 2015 Advocacy Awards Committee; Deborah Mullen, advocate for military families and wife of Admiral Mike Mullen (Ret.), 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, serving as Honorary Chair; and several government officials and United States Senators and Representatives serving on the Ambassador Committee. Easter Seals staff and families will be available for interviews at the reception.
WHAT: A reception to celebrate event sponsors, VIPs, government officials and friends of Easter Seals, immediately followed by the annual Advocacy Awards Dinner. Sponsorships can be purchased by visiting www.advocacyawards.org or www.eseal.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2015; 5:30-6:45 pm Reception; 7-9 Dinner and Awards
WHERE: Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004
Easter Seals Serving DC|MD|VA – For more than 75 years, Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA has been at the forefront of providing exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in our communities. Services are delivered through a network of 14 sites where participants and their families find support, hope, medical care, and enjoyable activities. In addition to serving the overall community, Easter Seals places an emphasis on the unique needs of wounded warriors, veterans, active duty military, and their families. www.eseal.org
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation – The mission of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation is to uplift American military and veteran caregivers by strengthening the services afforded to them through innovation, evidence-based research, and collaboration. Read more about the Foundation headquartered in Washington, DC at www.elizabethdolefoundation.org.
Booz Allen Hamilton – is a leading provider of management consulting, technology, and engineering services to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets, and to major corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Booz Allen is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, employs more than 22,000 people, and had revenue of $5.48 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2014. To learn more, visit www.boozallen.com (NYSE: BAH)
