AHRC Suffolk Candlelight Ball raises $255K for intellectually disabled

More than 365 donors and supporters of AHRC Suffolk gathered to celebrate its annual Candlelight Ball at the Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Smithtown on Oct. 23, raising $255,000 to support AHRC Suffolk programs.

“We are grateful to our supporters, including our community and business partners, to help create opportunities for the people that we support,” said John McGuigan, CEO of AHRC Suffolk. 

AHRC Suffolk also honored Hossam Maksoud, CEO and chairman of Community Care Rx, for his unwavering commitment to making a difference within the nonprofit community. 

“I was truly honored to be recognized by AHRC Suffolk which does a terrific job for so many people on Long Island, especially our kids,” said Maksoud. “I was present for the opening of their new Saul & Elaine Seiff Educare Center playground remodel and at the new People’s Arc Performing Arts Center of Northport. The AHRC Suffolk team does an amazing job and needs our support. Together, we can make a difference.” 

Learn more about AHRC Suffolk and stay informed of upcoming events by visiting: https://www.ahrcsuffolk.org/.