Docs for Tots 20th Anniversary Highlights

Thanks to all those that have supported Docs for Tots and our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Scenes From Our 20th Anniversary!

Who’s Who

Dr. Elizabeth Isakson Docs for Tots Executive Director

Alan Muraoka Master of Ceremonies
Emmy Award winning actor/director/and producer portraying “Alan” of Mr. Hooper’s Store on Sesame Street for 25 years.

 Jan Barbieri – Child Care Champion Awardee
Retired Executive Director of Child Care Council of Nassau who worked tirelessly to ensure that families had access to high quality childcare and the supports to raise healthy and happy children

◊ Allied Foundation (Docs for Diapers) – Physician Champion Awardee
Allied Foundation partners with organizations across Long Island to distribute diapers to families who struggle to afford a sufficient supply of diapers for their children. To be accepted by Allied Foundation Executive Director Heather Edwards.

◊ Sonia Manzano – Lifetime Achievement Awardee – for her many years focused on causes related to early childhood, addressing issues related to diversity in children’s entertainment, and inspiring kids and parents alike
Emmy Award winning actor and author, portraying “Maria” of Sesame Street for 44 seasons, and creator of Alma’s Way on PBS Kids.

Meagen Anderson Cicerone presenting craft beverage tastings and pairings

DINNER
Cicerone Meagen Anderson introduces craft beverage pairings for each course

APPETIZER
PAIRED WITH: ATMOSPHERE, 0.0% ABV GERMAN PILSNER

ENTREE
PAIRED WITH: OCEANO 0.5% ABV PINOT NOIR

DESSERT
PAIRED WITH: TENNEYSON 0.0% ABV, NEAT; and
SIXPOINT BREWING WINTRY FIX LAGER 5.5% ABV

Two decades of partnering with parents, providers, and policymakers to set kids zero to five on the trajectory to thrive throughout their lives.


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