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n Thursday April 27, Autism Pensacola held their 14th annual Connecting the 
Pieces Gala themed “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” at Sanders Beach- Corrine Jones 
Resource Center. This year’s hosts were Dr. Brett and Rocky Para, and Grover and 
Jill Robinson. The annual “Connecting the Pieces” Gala is the major fundraiser 

which allows API to address the varied needs of both the local individuals on the autism 
spectrum and their families, as well as increasing awareness to make our community a safer 
and more accepting place. Attendees of the event enjoyed dinner and an open bar along with a 
silent and a live auction. All proceeds from this year’s gala go to directly support local programs, 
including the nationally recognized Kids for Camp summer learning lab. 

For more information on how you can help Autism Pensacola and to see upcoming events, 
visit them at www.AutismPensacola.org.

Connecting the Pieces

photos and story by

 

Rebecca Hutton

Lori McMillion & Mary Carter

Allison Gilmore & Kelly Dempsey

Kim Bernstein & Jill Robinson

Linda & Foster Ware

Krista & Sgt. Jimmy Donohoe

Nick & Ashley Mead

Austin Powell, Jessica Hackathron, Michelle Cruthfi eld & Joanna Colbeck

   VIP Pensacola at Sanders Beach

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