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Night of Inspiration - Help Sofia See

Join Lisa Carberg, Peter Glankoff and Susette Tibus in Olde Mistick Village for a celebration including dance, wine, music and auctions as we raise funds for the Foundation for Retinal Research, and to help 10-year Sofia someday see.

Sofia was told she would be totally blind someday.  She has
Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis, a rare genetic disorder.  Although she has some vision now, this is a degenerative condition that causes the cones and rods in her retina to deteriorate, and stop working altogether. Working with the Foundation for Retinal Research, this evening we're raising money to fund the gene therapy research to help Sofia, and others with this gene defect.  

Evening Includes 7:00pm Performance followed by a Reception that lasts until the wine & desserts run out!

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  • Mystic School of Ballet dancers (Sofia & her friends!)
  • Mystic Ballet Company contemporary dancers
  • Guest Speaker Dr. Eric Pierce from Mass
    Eye and Ear Institute
  • Live Music
  • Live & Silent Auction items (jewelry, wine, spa, golf, a snow blower, and more!!)
  • Special guest auctioneer, Michael
    O’Farrell, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
  • Wine & Desserts
  • Extra Virgin Oil and Vinegar Fall
    Flavors Tasting
  • Meet & Greet company dancers, Sofia,
    and guests from the Foundation for Retinal Research

Learn more and buy tickets at www.sofiasees.org or by calling the Mystic Ballet Box Office at 860-536-3671. 

We hope to see you Saturday!

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