The Meyer Center for Special Children raised $473,023 during its 25th annual Holiday Luncheon.
Around 1,000 people attended the luncheon held Dec. 4 at the Greenville Convention Center. The event featured an approximately 300-item silent auction, several raffles, a live musical performance and a presentation.
The Holiday Luncheon presented by United Community serves as the Meyer Center’s second-largest annual fundraiser. Donations at this year’s event surpassed the organization’s goal of $410,000.
This year’s event celebrated its 25th anniversary by highlighting the Meyer Center’s impact over the last 70 years. The preschool located at 1132 Rutherford Road provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to children with disabilities.
Over the past 25 years, the Holiday Luncheon has raised $4.2 million for the school. Meta Hendricks, executive director of the Meyer Center, explained more than 22,000 people have attended the luncheon since its inaugural year in 1999.
“This has become a holiday tradition for so many,” Hendricks said. “There’s so many that have been coming year over year because it’s deeply rooted in our community and it’s a very meaningful and significant way to kick off the holiday season looking to those who need our support.”
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