Thank You for Joining Us!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and to all who gave their generous support! Our continued success these past 10 years is possible because of you.
We look forward to seeing you again next year!
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Thank you to our Keynote Speaker:
Luis Canales, Esq.
We are thrilled to announce that Luis Canales, Esq., a former undocumented immigrant whose harrowing journey to the U.S. has paved a way for many others, will be our keynote speaker!
Attorney Luis E. Canales was born in Honduras and he is now a first-generation American who became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2014. He is a former undocumented immigrant and asylee to the United States who knows first-hand the difficulties and hurdles that immigrants face in this great country.
Attorney Luis E. Canales obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in 2017.
In 2018, Mr. Canales became a licensed attorney in New Jersey and he founded Canales Law Offices in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Now Attorney Canales, along with his team, assists immigrants in the most compassionate manner possible. Attorney Luis E. Canales is a passionate and dedicated immigration attorney who zealously fights for immigrants' rights.
We were honored to have Mayor Caroline Simmons join us for the Benefit Breakfast and address the audience with some remarks. Please click here to learn more about Mayor Caroline Simmons, City of Stamford.
Thank you to our keynote speaker
Luis Canales, Esq.
We are thrilled to announce that Luis Canales, Esq., a former undocumented immigrant whose harrowing journey to the U.S. has paved a way for many others, will be our keynote speaker!
Attorney Luis E. Canales was born in Honduras and he is now a first-generation American who became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2014. He is a former undocumented immigrant and asylee to the United States who knows first-hand the difficulties and hurdles that immigrants face in this great country.
Attorney Luis E. Canales obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in 2017.
In 2018, Mr. Canales became a licensed attorney in New Jersey and he founded Canales Law Offices in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Now Attorney Canales, along with his team, assists immigrants in the most compassionate manner possible. Attorney Luis E. Canales is a passionate and dedicated immigration attorney who zealously fights for immigrants' rights.
B1C's 7th Annual Colloquium
September 8th, 2022 at the Stamford Yacht Club at 6 PM
A special thanks to our early Benefit Breakfast supporters
Presenting Sponsors $15,000 +
Inisfad Foundation
Jose Luis & Sarah Zepeda
Diamond Sponsor $10,000 - $14,999
Anne Downey & Ken Wiegand
Sarita & Greg Hanley
The Walter Kann Foundation
Bruce & Linda Koe
Kevin MacGuire
Neuberger Berman
Stamford Health
Platinum Sponsor $5,000 - $9,999
Susan & William Adamsen
Sonia Alcantarilla-Medina &
Marcelo Gigliani
Anonymous
Jane Carlin & Ben Gifford
Maryann Kann & George Cooke
Ann Mandel
Optimum
Jill & Miguel Patricio
Pitney Bowes
Gold Sponsor $2,500-$4,999
Cannell & Co.
David & Rochelle Charnin
King School
John Lane – In Memory of Hana
Mary Maarbjerg
Rev. Ted Pardoe
Maria & Oscar Sandoval
Mary Sommer & Jay Sandak
Silver Sponsor - $1,000-$2,499
Paula & Mark Argosh
Anka Badurina & Roberto Sobrino
Andrea & David Cohen
Eilish Collins Main
Mark & Angeles Dam
Fox & Fox LLP
The Ferguson Library
Belle Horwitz & Jon Weiner
Eileen & Tom Hynes
Morgan & Betsy Mitchell
Noroton Presbyterian Church
People's United, A division of M&T Bank
Meredith & Eric Reuben
Arisleyda Riehl
Everett & Sally Schenk
The Simari Family
Stephen Sinacore
Betsey & Gary Unger
Mirellise Vazquez & Thomas Birmingham
Arthur & Leigh Wit
Hon. Terrie & Jay Wood
Chrome Sponsor - $500-$999
Bank of America
Clarion River Group
George Cooke
First County Bank
Carole Greenberg
Nicole Heath
Catalina & Ivan Horak - In Memory of Hana Lane
Juanita James
Donna & Jim Lutton
Carolina McGoey
Brian & Cricket Mullaney
Tony & Caroline Murray
Pat & David Nelson
Anne Celeste & Michael O’Rourke
Cathy & Rich Ostuw
Law Offices of Douglas R. Penn LLC
Bob & Lisa Schultz
David Smith & Sonya Singh-Smith
The Strategy Group
Bronze Sponsor - $250-$499
Laure C. Aubuchon
Ana Maria Badash
Josh Barton
Susan Bhirud
Colleen Burke
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Jude B. Coard
Patricia Conklin Thompson
Ronald & Carmen Domonkos
Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home
Nancy B. Gramps
Rabbi Joshua & Dr. Mara Hammerman, Temple Beth El
MariCarmen Losada
In Memoriam: Hana Lane –
A great friend of B1C
New Covenant Center
Realist Ventures
Kathleen & Michael Walsh
Anne Wichman
Exclusive Media Sponsor
