Laughs 4 Literacy
Save the Date!
Friday, October 11th
People’s Light
Malvern, PA
Laughs 4 Literacy is our annual ”Fun-Raiser”. The proceeds of this fun night help us run our programs for the year. Mark your calendar and join us for cocktails, laughs, and the chance to win great prizes!
Meet Our Comedian
Meet Our Comedian
Drew Fraser
Drew Fraser began his career in Boston at the world famous
“Nick’s Comedy Stop”. He later moved to New York City where his career took off. His first television appearance was on “Showtime at the Apollo”. Since then, Drew Fraser has been seen on Russell Simmons’s “Def Comedy Jam”, “BET Comic View” and his own comedy half-hour special on “Comedy Central Presents”. Fraser has made performances all over the world, including London, Holland, Bermuda, and Australia. He has received numerous awards for his stand-up acts, including the “New York City’s Funniest Male Comedian” award. He also hosted “Amateur Night” at the world’s famous Apollo Theater in New York City.
In addition, Drew Fraser has done warm-ups for TV shows such as “The Queen Latifah Show” and in 2007, co-hosted “P.Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy”. Today, you can see Drew Fraser doing warm-ups for the Tyra Banks show, hosting R&B Live @ Spotlight as well as the “The Wendy Williams Comedy Experience” at Carolines Comedy Club. Whether in a comedy club, musical event, or showcase, Drew Fraser has the talent and ability to perform for any group, regardless of race, gender, or age. This makes him one of the most respected and sought-after comedians in the country.
Meet Our Opening Act
Meet Our Opening Act
Carmen Lynch
Carmen Lynch is a NY based stand up comedian who’s been on a
string of late night tv shows including The Tonight Show with Jimmy
Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan. She is featured in the newly-released documentary Hysterical (Hulu) and on HA Festival: The Art of Comedy (HBO Max). Her new comedy album “Vertically Obese“ can be found on all mainstream platforms as well as her podcast “The Human CentiPOD” (which also airs on SiriusXM) Carmen also tours doing standup in Spanish and has a plethora of ridiculous viral videos on TikTok at @carmencomedian. Don’t miss the chance to see this great act!
Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors
Our Presenting Sponsor
Title Sponsors
Pete & Beth Hoover
Mark & Katie Parsons
Leo & Maryanne Parsons
Nobel Sponsors
Mary Kay & Mike O’Rourke
Theresa & Don Ferrari
Tim & Joan Riddle
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Pulitzer Sponsors
Fischer Cunnane
Bill & Jan Lasko
Rudloff Custom Builders
WSFS Bank
John & Sue Walsh
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Newbery Sponsors
Anonymous
Belfor Property Restoration
Chris Bendinelli
Bentley Systems
Mary Jean Dougherty
John & Cathy Garvey
Chris & Kathy Gubanich
Kevin & Lauren Donohue
Legacy Planning Partners
Joe & Maria Lubanski
Joe & Lisa Lutza
Brian & Shelby Mackrides
Jim & Kate Magee/Linecom
Frank & Sue Mattei
Eric & Donna Miller
Jerry & Eleanor Parsons
Bob & Marilyn Parsons
Matt & Megan Parsons
Mike & Mary Swanick
Jessie & Justin Minchak
Two Birds
Doug & Maria Weems
Glenn & Nancy Wenger
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Caldecott Sponsors
Mike & Jan Appleby
Bill & Trisha Burke
Citizens Bank
Terry & Suzette Webb Connors
Countryside Consulting
Gary & Deb Davis
Fulton Bank
Chris & Melissa Howe
John & MaryBeth Morrissey
Jackson Cross
Bruce & Mary-JoJohnson
Marino & Leeann Kaminski
Duane & Mary Beth Kelly
Alan Kujawa
Harold & Susan Lamb
Tod & Courtney Lofgren
Lou & Joann Teti
MacElree Harvey
Ed & Linda McAssey
Mo & Debbie Paknejad
Leo M.Parsons
Kevin & Barb Quinn
John & Robin Stanzione
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Auction, Raffle and In-Kind Sponsors
Applecross Golf Club
Communications Test Design, Inc.
Danza Academy of Social Dance
Fearless Restaurants Group
Thad and Mindy Fortin
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
French Creek Golf Club
General Warren Inn
Kimberton Inn
Estee Lauder Companies
Lionville YMCA
Frank and Sue Mattei
Ottinger Golf Group
Leo and Maryanne Parsons
Philadelphia Flyers, Comcast Spectacor
Pietro's Prime
Dave Spadaro, Philadelphia Eagles
Mike and Mary Swanick
Lou and Joann Teti
Eric and Jessica Theiss
Two Birds
White Manor Country Club
Whitford Country Club
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Title Sponsor
$5,000 donation includes:
• Speaking opportunity
• 20 tickets to event
• Name/Logo display in sponsorship listing
• Link to your website
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Nobel Prize Sponsor
$3,000 donation includes:
• 12 tickets to event
• Name/Logo display in sponsorship listing
• Link to your website
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Pulitzer Sponsor
$2000 donation includes:
• 8 tickets to event
• Name/Logo display in sponsorship listing
• Link to your website
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Newbery Sponsor
$1000 donation includes:
• 4 tickets to event
• Name/Logo listing
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Caldecott Sponsor
$500 donation includes:
• 2 tickets to event
• Name listing