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NEW THIS YEAR! Please join us for our 22nd Annual Lecture Series Kerry Magro, an award-winning and breakthrough advocate for individuals with autism, knew early on that he wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. Kerry was diagnosed with a form of autism at the young age of four. Once non-verbal, he has overcome countless obstacles to accomplish what he has today. Kerry is a national motivational speaker, best-selling author, movie consultant, and founder of a non-profit organization, KFM Making a Difference. In 2012, Kerry began consulting for the major motion picture, Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Kerry played an integral part in rewriting, as well as mentoring the character of Walter Hill, a 14-year-old boy with Asperger Syndrome, played by Dexter Darden. Kerry has authored several books, including “Defining Autism From The Heart”, “Autism and Falling in Love”, and “College for Students with Disabilities: We Do Belong”. Seventy million individuals have autism worldwide, and in 2011, Kerry founded KFM Making a Difference to help break down barriers for those with special needs, while providing scholarships for students with autism to attend college. Kerry will inspire our audience as he continues to “Make a Difference!” Multifaceted performer Leslie Odom, Jr. has most recently been seen in the Broadway blockbuster, Hamilton, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for the role of “Aaron Burr” and won a Grammy as a principal soloist on Hamilton's Original Broadway Cast Recording. Odom, Jr. made his Broadway debut at the age of 17 in Rent, before heading to Carnegie Mellon University’s prestigious School of Drama, where he graduated with honors. Odom has several additional theatre credits and prestigious awards, as well as, small screen credits, including his portrayal of “Sam Strickland” in the NBC musical series “Smash,” and his recurring role as “Reverend Curtis Scott” on “Law & Order: SVU.” On the big screen he starred in the 2012 film Red Tails opposite Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding, Jr. and David Oyelowo. Leslie’s debut solo album, “Leslie Odom, Jr.,” was released in June 2016 on S-Curve Records and quickly rose to the top of the Billboard and iTunes Jazz charts. He recently completed a sold-out 4-night residency at The McKittrick Hotel in New York City, which featured surprise guests such as Josh Groban and Ingrid Michaelson. Florals and Design by Jerry Rose Catering by Laurence Craig Marketing by Balady Promotions Fall Luncheon Thursday, November 3, 2016 P.G. Chambers School 15 Halko Drive | Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Featuring guest speaker, Kerry Magro Join us for an evening of small plates and cocktails Thursday, May 4, 2017 Park Avenue Club 184 Park Avenue | Florham Park, NJ 07932 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm Performance and conversation with celebrity guest, Leslie Odom, Jr. Menus for the Mind M e n u s f o r t h e M i n d M e n u s f o r t h e M i n d At P.G. Chambers School , we believe in our mission with a passion beyond all others; we see limitless possibilities for the children and families we serve, for ourselves, and for our organization; and we promise to keep the needs of the children and their families foremost , as we help them achieve all that is important to them.
