Annual Gala

Thank you to everyone for your support!

Honoring Stephen Hendrickson

Join us for the YMCA of Metro North’s Annual Gala, our signature fundraiser!
An inspiring evening of auctions, entertainment, and community spirit. All proceeds support our
commitment to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to our YMCA.

Celebrate Stephen Hendrickson’s outstanding commitment to creating opportunities for all
throughout our community as we honor him with the 2026 Community Compass Award.

Congratulations to our raffle winners!

Where in the World Trip to Ireland: Sandy Kruczkowski

Triple Draw Raffle:

Year of Dining: Jackie Kugell Yezerski
Wreath of Scratch Tickets: Dr. Joe August
Long’s Jewelry Shopping Experience: Cecilia A Thompson

EVENT DETAILS

• Thursday, September 17, 2026 starting at 6:00PM
• Boston Marriott Peabody, 8 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 HOST COMMITTEE & SPONSORS

HOST COMMITTEE

Joel & Mary Abramson
Leo & Colleen Bertolino
Andrew Demakes
Dave & Cathy Gravel
Dr. Timothy & Nancy Johnson
Nick & Christine Meninno
Magnolia Contreras & David Solimine Jr.
Kevin & Deb Tierney
Susan Wornick