Please Join Us for The ELIJA Foundation’s Annual Unmasking Autism Masquerade Gala!

Each October, we hold our Annual Unmasking Autism Masquerade Gala to support The ELIJA Foundation and honor advocates in the autism community. Hundreds of guests arrive at The Carltun dressed in costume for a night of mystery, dancing, a premium cocktail hour and formal dinner. A Chinese and silent auction featuring luxury items to top off the night! 

2019 Honorees

Champion of Hope
JoAnn Scanlon, MS, BCBA, LBA

JoAnn received her BS in Business Administration from SUNY Albany and her MS in Special Education from Adelphi University. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst. JoAnn is the co-owner and Executive Director of MKSA LLC, an agency that provides services to children with autism and other developmental delays. She has worked in this field for the last 20 years as a therapist, consultant and administrator. JoAnn is currently an adjunct professor at Adelphi University’s Early Childhood Special Education Program. She has been an active member of both the Nassau County and the Suffolk County Early Intervention (LEICC) Committee on Autism for 16 years and chairs the Suffolk committee. She has conducted numerous presentations and workshop for parents and professionals; school districts and the Departments of Health. JoAnn serves on the Board of Directors of the ELIJA School, Farm, Foundation and TPS. She volunteers her time to various organizations in support of children with special needs, and professional organizations striving to improve the quality services provided to those children. She is also the parent of an adult son with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Champion of Hope Community Service Award
Madison Katherine Poll

Madison Poll is currently a Junior at Friends Academy. She graduated from the Green Vale School in 2017, where she went for her elementary years. Madison has a love for sports. She is a 3-seasoned Varsity athlete, which include soccer, track and lacrosse. Madison spends her summers lifeguarding, as well as teaching swim lessons and being a part of a swim team. What Madison will say is her most memorable part of each summer is spending time each week at the ELIJA School. For the past three summers Madison has had the opportunity to work with students and grow a love and passion that drives her to come back each year. Madison resides in Laurel Hollow with her mom, dad, sister Alex and dog Coco.

Phantom Sponsor
$25,000
Includes 2 tables of 12 with priority seating, recognition on our website, table card display, acknowledgment during the event from the MC, and a champion ad in our event media journal. (The amount deductible as a charitable contribution is $22,600.00)

Mystery Sponsor
$10,000
Includes 1 table of 12 with priority seating, recognition on our website, table card display, and a champion ad in our event media journal (The amount deductible as a charitable contribution is $8,800.00)

Imposter Sponsor
$5,000
Includes 6 tickets with priority seating, recognition on our website and advocate ad in our event media journal (The amount deductible as a charitable contribution is $4,400.00)

Secret Sponsor
$2,500
Includes 4 tickets with priority seating and advocate ad in our event media journal (The amount deductible as a charitable contribution is $2,100.00)

Veiled Sponsor
$1,000
Includes 2 tickets. Name displayed on donor board and in all sponsorship material, and a benefactor ad in our event media journal. (The amount deductible as a charitable contribution is $800.00)

Cloaked Sponsor
$100
Donate a basket - includes signage on the basket
(The amount deductible as a charitable contribution is $100.00)

EVENT MEDIA JOURNAL AD

We invite you to participate in this year’s event media journal, even if you cannot attend the event. The journal entry will be displayed online and at the event on our video screen. You can provide a message in honor of The ELIJA Foundation, a message of support for anyone in the Autism community, or use it as a vehicle to advertise your business.

Champion Ad
$1,000
Top visibility of ad on website as well as event media journal. Includes company info and logo, custom full color ad design, and link to company website. Display at Event: Premier visibility on event media journal displayed on large video screen at the event in a rotating slideshow.

Advocate Ad
$750
Premium visibility of ad on website as well as event media journal. Full color ad, company info and logo, and link to company website. Display at Event: Premium visibility on event media journal displayed on large video screen at the event in a rotating slideshow.

Benefactor Ad
$500
Full color ad includes company info, logo, and link to company website. Display at Event: Mid-level visibility of ad displayed on large video screen at the event in a rotating slideshow.

Friend Ad
$250
Full color ad includes company info and logo, message, and listing of company website. Display at Event: Ad displayed on large video screen at the event in a rotating slideshow.