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Join us for an unforgettable, heartfelt evening in support of the Be A Friend Project! The night begins at 5:00pm with Broadway show tunes and a lively silent auction featuring award-winning, musical theater performer, Will Reynolds, on piano! Enjoy unlimited wine, beer, and soda! At 6:00 PM, guests descend to the Waterfall Room for dining at festive “fun food” stations. Dinner accompaniment and moving program performances by Kathryn & Stephen Selman of East Mountain Studios - and original songs debuted with special guest youth vocalists. Program highlights include the presentation of our annual Legacy of Aidan and Anahata Altruism Awards, with respective remarks from Honorees, Kimberly Edge and Dr. Frank E. Lucente. The night ends with a rousing live auction and take-aways - thank you for being part of this powerful night of music, friendship, and impact.

WHAT TO WEAR?
Party/Cocktail Attire!
This is not as formal as a tux or gown, but still dressy. 😁 Shine!

2026 HONOREES 🎁

ANAHATA ALTRUISM AWARD

Dr. Lucente BIO

The distinguished Award will be presented to Dr. Lucente in gratitude and recognition of his philanthropic contributions to the BAFP since 2023 - including generous funding, opening doors of opportunity and invaluable guidance.

The term Anahata, rooted in Sanskrit, represents the heart chakra - symbolizing love, compassion, and empathy - values that are deeply aligned with the BAFP mission. The Anahata Altruism Award (named for the private Anahata Foundation of BAFP benefactor, Mark Bertolini) will be awarded annually to an individual whose enduring support has been essential in advancing and sustaining the Project's life-saving mission.

LEGACY OF AIDAN AWARD 💜

Kimmie Edge BIO

LIVE MUSIC 🎶

Music Direction and moving Performances!
Waterfall Room Dining & Program - with special guest youth voices!

Broadway Show Tunes Cocktail & Silent Auction Hour!
With Composer, Actor and Performer, Will Reynolds - on piano!

Will has worked on Broadway, Off Broadway, on national tours, and in major regional houses throughout the country. He is the Fred Ebb award-winning writer of the musical THE VIOLET HOUR with collaborator Eric Price, which has been streamed millions of times and is working its way to Broadway.

Will's music has been recorded by 6-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, and he's a featured songwriter on the animated series CENTRAL PARK (AppleTV+). His work has been performed at or developed by Lincoln Center, Manhattan Theatre Club, The Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre (DC), The Stratford Festival, Goodspeed, 54 Below, Birdland, Joe's Pub, NAMT, NYMF, The Houston Symphony, and more... and now at The Roundhouse for our EVENING WITH FRIENDS! 💝 @willcreynolds