Hair O’ The Dog Will Donate a $10,000 Charitable Check to the Center for Autism
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Hair O’ The Dog Donates a $10,000 Charitable Check to the Center for Autism
When: Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
WHO: The Center for Autism, Metrospect Events/Hair O’ The Dog.
WHAT: Hair O’ The Dog, a brand created by Metrospect Events selects a charity each year that gives back to the community. This year, the Center for Autism was chosen, which is the oldest autism treatment center in the country. Metrospect Events raised $10,000 for the organization through Hair O’ The Dog that was held on January 20, 2018 at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. The event was hosted by Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia co-anchor, Alex Holley, and featured performances by internationally acclaimed electronic dance act, Cash Cash. The charitable donation will be presented to the Center for Autism at this honorary luncheon, which will also be attended by Hair O’ The Dog event sponsors.
Founded in 1955 by renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Bertram A. Ruttenberg, the Center for Autism offers a variety of comprehensive treatment programs for individuals and their families. Each person’s treatment plan is designed to reduce the symptoms of autism, and is unique for each patient.
When: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.
Where: Adelphia’s Restaurant (1750 Clements Bridge Rd, Deptford, NJ 08096).
Why: This year, the Center for Autism was chosen as Hair O’ The Dog’s deserving charity. Each year Hair O’ the Dog selects a charity to generate income for non-profit organizations, and this year is no different. Hair O’ The Dog organizers will present a $10,000 as a recognition for their contributions within the autism community.
About the Center for Autism:
The Center for Autism is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1955 by renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Bertram A. Ruttenberg, and is the oldest autism treatment center in the country. As a leading provider of services in the Philadelphia region today, the Center knows that each person with autism is unique and tailors its programs to the needs of each person and family.
About Hair O’ The Dog:
Hair O’ The Dog was founded in 1994 by longtime friends Daniel Cronin and Robert Molinaro, who are also the co-founders of Chorus Communications, a Technology Consulting firm located in Old City Philadelphia. The first Hair O’ The Dog was held at the former Tiki Club in King of Prussia. At the party, they decided that their love of fun, combined with their whip-smart business sense, could generate income for non-profits through fundraising. From this thinking, Hair O’ The Dog was born. The founders were thrilled with the original 100 person turn out and each year since, this glamorous-gala has grown tremendously in both size and prominence. Today, the event attracts thousands of partygoers and is considered the longest-running black-tie affair in the country. The event attracts not only local but national celebrities, athletes, and media personalities. Past attendees include but are not limited to; NBC’s Meteorologist Sheena Parveen, Tony Bruno, Comedian Joe Conklin, former Governor Ed Rendell, Mob Wives Alicia DiMichele along with multiple Philadelphia Eagles players and Cheerleaders, Sixers and Flyers players. Held each year at an exclusive Philadelphia venue, a portion of the event proceeds are given to various local charities such as: Big Brothers And Big Sisters, The Garden of Reflection (PA’s official 9-11 memorial), The National Constitution Center, Habitat for Humanity, Project H.O.M.E., Friends of Memorial Hall Fund, the Sunshine Foundation, The Great Guy Group, The Bethesda Project, Friends Are By Your Side, The Claddagh Fund, THON, and Bianca’s Kids.