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Bancroft ‘Butterfly ball’ honors supporters

Board member Adam Landau receives ‘Changing Lives Award’

Tim Ringelstein, Will Donovan, Kim Crowley, Jennifer Stott, Michelle Ritrovato, Brendan Yospa, Adam Landau and Stefan Ludlow were on board to celebrate Adam Landau's award at the Bancroft gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Tim Ringelstein, Will Donovan, Kim Crowley, Jennifer Stott, Michelle Ritrovato, Brendan Yospa, Adam Landau and Stefan Ludlow were on board to celebrate Adam Landau’s award at the Bancroft gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
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On April 27 Bancroft hosted their 2024 Butterfly Ball at Vie in Philadelphia.

Hundreds of attendees including board members, staff, sponsors, and friends came together to show their support for the Bancroft mission.

Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres, sit down dinner, refreshing drinks, lively entertainment by dueling pianos and band, a very creative silent auction, and the opportunity to connect with fellow supporters.

  • One of the silent auction items at the Bancroft Butterfly...

    One of the silent auction items at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball was the Feeling Lucky Lottery Basket: $150 of lottery tickets. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Christina Funston and Dottie Ives-Dewer showed their support at the...

    Christina Funston and Dottie Ives-Dewer showed their support at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Adam Landau, event honoree, enjoys time with buddies Evan Kahn...

    Adam Landau, event honoree, enjoys time with buddies Evan Kahn and Mitch Marcus. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Jen Stott and Kim Crowley show their support for Adam...

    Jen Stott and Kim Crowley show their support for Adam Landau, 2024 Bancroft Gala honoree. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Nicole Landau celebrates at the Bancroft Gala with Toni Pergolin,...

    Nicole Landau celebrates at the Bancroft Gala with Toni Pergolin, Bancroft Chief Executive Officer. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Honoring and celebrating Adam Landau, a longtime Board Member and avid supporter, with the Changing Lives Award for his instrumental role in supporting Bancroft’s mission over the years was the highlight of the event.

Also the Vaughn Family, whose son Luke receives services from Bancroft and resides in one of our residential homes, received the Family Champion Award.

  • Michael and Jules Catania enjoy the 2024 Bancroft Gala. (Photo...

    Michael and Jules Catania enjoy the 2024 Bancroft Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Toni Pergolin, Bancroft CEO and President, and Paula Solomon spend...

    Toni Pergolin, Bancroft CEO and President, and Paula Solomon spend time with Adam Landau, Bancroft's Changing Lives Award awardee. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Michael Rouse and his wife Karina came and supported the...

    Michael Rouse and his wife Karina came and supported the Bancroft Butterfly Ball. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Sarah Schwartz and good friend Joy Tartar showed their support...

    Sarah Schwartz and good friend Joy Tartar showed their support at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Longtime Bancroft supporters included Leigh Gulati, Jake Hooper, Scott and...

    Longtime Bancroft supporters included Leigh Gulati, Jake Hooper, Scott and Corinne Welsh, Margy and Bill Hooper. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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“Being honored by an organization as impactful as Bancroft was an incredibly special moment,” Adam Landau said. “By working with a population of people with severe special needs, Bancroft serves the most vulnerable members of our community.  It has truly been a pleasure to serve on the board for the past nine years, and it will remain a passion and priority for me going forward.”

Welcome sign for the Butterfly Ball 2024. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Welcome sign for the Butterfly Ball 2024. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
One of the silent auction items at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball was an Acoustic Guitar featuring Autograph by Taylor Swift. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
One of the silent auction items at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball was an Acoustic Guitar featuring Autograph by Taylor Swift. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

Celebration was in the air a celebration of the incredible impact Bancroft has had on the lives of those it serves.

In the end the $600,000 raised will support Bancroft’s mission to empower and provide vital programs and services for children and adults with autism, brain injuries, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, to live their best lives.