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STARability Foundation

ANNOUNCES CO-CHAIRS

FOR 5 TH ANNUAL STAR GALA

STARability Foundation is excited to announce Allison Rainey and Jana Seaman as event
co-chairs of the 5 th Annual STAR Gala: Night on the Red Carpet. The fundraiser will be held
Saturday, February 11, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples at 5:30 p.m. and feature
cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, and a variety of exclusive live and silent auctions.
Allison Rainey and her husband, Chuck, vice president of BCB Homes, have been active
supporters of STARability since its inception. She has served on the Gala committee for the
past three years and co-chaired the auction in 2022.
“As co-chair, I want to help STARability progress and
move forward with their plans for growth,” said Rainey.
“I love supporting the caring, enthusiastic and positive 5 ANNUAL STAR GALA:
TH
team that provides valuable support to the STARs and
their families through social, educational, and employ- Night on the Red Carpet
ment opportunities. I see the happiness and fulfillment
of the STARs out in our community each day.” Saturday, February 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Jana Seaman and husband, Brent, were first introduced The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
to STARability in 2019 when they attended the Gala on
behalf of their special needs daughter, Kenidi. They also For additional information
sponsored the 2021 and 2022 Run, Walk and Roll, and about STARability’s
the 2022 Gala. “Supporting STARability’s mission means 2023 STAR Gala, please visit
so much to us personally because of our journey with STARability.org/gala
BCB Homes and STARability partner for Kenidi,” said Seaman. “We have supported many non-
Beach Cleanup Day.
profit organizations in the Naples community, but none
of them have had the structurally sound operational team and strong blueprint for a long-term
impact like STARability. We wholeheartedly know that each hour and every dollar that we
contribute does indeed go to improving the lives of the participants and advancing the program
to reach new heights. I like to say that we are sowing seeds for what is to come and we hope that
one day Kenidi will join STARability’s programs.”
Following the sold-out 2022 STAR Gala that raised $3.2 million, STARability’s largest
benefit event of the year returns to raise funds to expand the nonprofit organization’s innovative
programs that shine light on ability, not disability. Proceeds from the event support hundreds
of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout
the community.

For nearly four decades, STARability Foundation has been shining a light on abilities, not disabilities.
Formed by a small community of caring parents, STARability has become one of Southwest Florida’s
leading nonprofits. Today, the organization is opening a world of possibilities for hundreds of indi-
viduals ages 14 and older by offering a variety of inclusive programs focused on vocational training,
continuing education, teamwork, social engagement and community involvement. Their compas- Top: STARability’s 2023 STAR Gala co-chairs
sionate team supports people with disabilities by providing life-transforming opportunities that Allison Rainey and Jana Seaman
emphasize teamwork and a connection to the community while strengthening awareness and Above: STARability Gala co-chair Jana with
respect for individual abilities. To learn more about the services and program offerings available, daughter, Kenidi
please visit STARability.org.

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