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November 4, 2013 Celebration Breakfast Inspires, Challenges 800 supporters to do more for children
Abigail Disney, Agnes Gund, Ronan Farrow and Sandra Killett CCC’s 2013 Celebration Breakfast brought a record-breaking 800+ supporters to the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria to celebrate CCC, Ronan Farrow, Agnes Gund, Abigail Disney, and the Child Welfare Organizing Project. It was an occasion to rally support around the goal of making New York a better place for children and to prepare for the significant challenges in achieving that goal. Read on for more about the event, or download remarks or view a photo gallery from the event now.
Ronan Farrow struck a chord with his impassioned plea to defend New York from becoming the kind of place that “prices out ordinary people” and “denies services to new generations of children.” Affirming the need for every child to have the necessary support to help them succeed, he invoked New York City’s rich history of opportunity where “if you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere.” Abigail Disney urged everyone to recognize all children as their own and to consider, “What if we challenged ourselves to bring all the ferocity and all of the hope and the love and the foe-destroying, car-lifting madness of mothering and fathering to all children whether we have them or not?”
Agnes Gund received a standing ovation after sharing her strong conviction that early education is the key to making a real difference for children, which was has been a guiding principle since she founded Studio in a School 36 years ago. And CCC Executive Director, Jennifer March invited everyone to vividly imagine a New York City that takes care of the most vulnerable children and connect those thoughts to action through CCC. Juju Chang, Master of Ceremonies, shared sobering facts about the growing child poverty crisis in New York City, reminding us of the urgency of the moment and our obligation to be part of the solution. All guests enjoyed an inspiring exhibition of student artwork presented by Studio in a School. We thank all our honorees, Master of Ceremonies, our co-chairs Mahsa Pelosky, Nancy Solomon, and Heidi Stamas, and everyone who joined us in support of our work to make New York City a better place for children.
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Please keep all comments civil and on-topic. CCC reserves the right to remove any comments deemed inappropriate.CCC’s Breakfast was exceptional and exemplified the breadth of CCC’s reach and how much it has expanded. Kudos and thanks to the staff, co-chairs and many other volunteers who worked tirelessly for this success. There is never a better time than the present to support advocacy for NYC’s children.