Celebrating Leadership

Exceptional! The Exceptional Children’s Foundation fundraiser brought in $1.2 million. Submitted photo

The Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) recently held its 65 anniversary gala, which focused on the theme of Celebrating Leadership. Bob Eckert, chairman and CEO of Mattel, was presented with the ECF Community Leader Award in recognition of his ongoing commitment to shaping the development of generations of children, inspiring creativity and for demonstrating what is possible through a world of play.

The gala raised more than $1.2 million to support ECF, which provides programs for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities and supports these individuals throughout their life to reach their greatest potential.

For more information on Exceptional Children’s Foundation, contact Debbi Winter at (310) 845-8050 or dwinter@ecf.net or visit ECF.net.