Thank you for joining us for this year’s gala.
Your presence helped make the evening truly special—and more importantly, it helped move our mission forward in a meaningful way.
55th Anniversary Gala
Announcing your Gala Emcee
JAC - often known as a “JAC of all trades”, is a sharp-witted, dynamic Master of Ceremonies, auctioneer, and Deaf ASL consultant with nearly 30 years of experience across theatre, film, education, and live events. JAC has served as Master of Ceremonies for galas, fundraising events, and national programs including the NAD Deaf Miss America / Ambassador Program, engaging diverse audiences with clarity and cultural fluency. Being on the stage is their home.
TLC Honors Dr. Benjamin Bahan at 55th Anniversary
Benjamin Bahan is a visionary scholar, leader, and artist whose life’s work has profoundly shaped Deaf Studies, ASL linguistics, storytelling, and the global Deaf community. He receive TLC’s annual Warren Schwab Award, named in honor of TLC’s founder, during our Anniversary Gala program.
Are you Ready to ROCK!?
We are SO EXCITED to share our feature entertainment for our 'Signs of Spring' Gala -- Introducing: Blast Time, the boundary-breaking band founded in 2023 by Jon Sahlin, a visionary CODA. Their shows are a sensory feast, incorporating a multitude of visual elements that enhance the music and create a truly unforgettable experience. Jon's remarkable talent lies in his ability to seamlessly incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) and vocals simultaneously, ensuring universal access to their electrifying performances.
Thank You
Auction Donors
Adventure Park at Discovery Museum
Basketball Hall of Fame
Big Night Entertainment
Bonnie Losavio
Boston Crawling
Bumbleberry Farms
Celebrity Series of Boston
Charmingfare Farm
Clark Art Museum
Common Man
Del Pizzo Family
Discovery Museum
Ecotarium Museum
Frances Conlin
Fuller Craft Museum
Handcubes
Heart City Health Cafe
Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
J.P. Licks
Jack's Abby
Jodi Cort
Karen Bishop
Kathy Vesey
Linda Sutton
Mahoney's Garden Center
Market Basket
Mary Jane Huru
Mass Audubon
Matthew Kohashi
New Britain Museum of American Art
New England Patriots
Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort
Old Sturbridge Village
Oya Reigns
Palace Theater
Peabody Essex Museum
Red Apple Farm
Renaissance Hotel
Roche Bro
Rock Spot Climbing
Ron Richards
Russell's Garden Center
Salem Witch Museum
Sarah Glenn-Smith
Southwick’s Zoo
Springfield Hockey Club
Springfield Museums
Swan Boats
TARGET
The Block Island Ferry
The Sports Museum
TLC Audiology Clinic
TLC CTE Students/Amanda Hilleque
TLC Global
TLC Interpreting Department
TLC Nursing Department
TLC Public School Partnership Program
TLC Support Services Department
TLC Walden Community Services
Toni Ammirati
Tree House Brewing Company
Tree Top Adventures
Urban Air Adventure Park
Worcester Art Museum
Worcester Red Sox
Xtreme Craze
XV Beacon Hotel
Zoo New England in Franklin