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May 4, 2023 | 6:30 PM

Taste of Perkins

We are excited for the upcoming 2023 Taste of Perkins, to be held on May 4th, 2023.

About

Taste of Perkins

The Taste of Perkins is an immersive tasting experience unlike any other. Get a taste for how Perkins is unlocking opportunities for our students around the world. Activate your four senses as you encounter the depths of flavors, textures, and aromas during our 14th annual food and wine tasting featuring an online auction and more.

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1 ticket to the Taste of Perkins

20 tickets to the Taste of Perkins, benefits of Perkins Gourmet, plus:

Pre-event tasting opportunity for you and your guests

15 tickets to the Taste of Perkins, benefits of Perkins Gourmet, plus:

Pre-event tasting opportunity for you and your guests.

15 tickets to the Taste of Perkins, benefits of Perkins Gourmet, plus:

Priority status for food and wine tasting for you and your guests.

12 tickets to the Taste of Perkins, benefits of Perkins Gourmet, plus:

Priority status for food and wine tasting for you and your guests.

Support a Perkins student with a Brailler, allowing them to take class notes and write papers.†

10 tickets to the Taste of Perkins, benefits of Keller Connoisseur, plus:

Company logo or individual name featured in event invitation, cover of event program, and signage.*

Company logo or individual name listed on Perkins website.

Support a Perkins student with an Infant/Toddler seat and table to physically position kids for success.†

8 tickets to the Taste of Perkins, benefits of Sullivan Sensation, plus:

Unique student-made seasonal gift.

Support a Perkins student with a Victor Reader Stream to keep kids learning and entertained.†

6 tickets to the Taste of Perkins, benefits of Culinary Companion, plus:

Recognition in Perkins Annual Report.

Support a Perkins student with a sensory enclosure so kids can practice using their vision.†

4 tickets to the Taste of Perkins, plus:

Company or individual name listed in event invitation, event program and signage.*

Company or individual name listed on Perkins website.

Support a Perkins student with a schedule board to increase independence.†

Important payment and sponsorship information

*Listings on printed materials: Sponsors of $500 and above must be received by March 20, 2023 to be listed in the invitation.

†Donation designation: Your gift is a contribution toward Perkins’ work and does not represent a specific or designated gift. Your donation will be used to help children and adults with multiple, complex disabilities and visual impairments unlock opportunities to define their own success.

Donor-advised fund payments: If you are playing through a donor-advised fund, you must contact Emily Goodman at [email protected].

Form questions or gift instructions? Please email [email protected] or call 617-972-7328.

Tax-deductions: Perkins School for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to Perkins are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Our Federal Tax ID is: 04-2103616.

Donation privacy: Our donation process is fully encrypted to ensure all personal and financial information is kept safe and secure.

Additional questions: Please email Emily Goodman at [email protected]

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Thank you to our sponsors!

Outdoor Courtyard Sponsors $25,000


Adage Capital Management, L.P.

Triumvirate Environmental, Inc.

Epicurean Enthusiast Sponsors $10,000

Brookline Bancorp

Perkins Gourmet Sponsors $5,000

Jen & John DeSisto

Beth & Jeffery Mendel

Helene & Dave Power

Shawmut Design and Construction


USI Insurance Services

Keller Connoisseur $2,500

Greer Candler

Barbara & Fred Clifford

HUB International New England

DJ & Allison Marchalonis

Amy Barnwell Thorndike

Sullivan Sensation $1,000

Terri Healey Brogan

Tina & Randy Kinard

Elena & Tom Matlack

Antonia & Fred von Gottberg

Culinary Companion $500

Maureen Banks

Blanche Lewis

Mucho Gusto

Standard Insurance Company

2023 Event Committee

Alex Attia

Dan Avery & Benson Willis

Terri Healey Brogan

Greer Candler

Barbara & Fred Clifford

Cara & Joshua Coller

Jennifer DeSisto

Jay Dobek

Laurie Gershkowitz

Susan Hutman

Mona & Abdul Jomma

Tina & Randy Kinard

Robert Mansfield

Elena Matlack

Beth Mendel

Mary Renner

Olgo Russo

Amy Thorndike

Antonia & Fred von Gottberg

2022 Sponsors

2020 On-site

Adage Capital Management, L.P.

Corinne Basler

Karp Family Foundation

Anonymous

Claudia & Kevin Bright

Brookline Bancorp

Sallyan & Steve Pelletier

Andrea Brooks

Barbara & Fred Clifford

Sandy & Paul Edgerley

Rotondi & Shaker Families

Anonymous

Mardi & David Durkin

Candy Haydock

Beth & Jeffrey Mendel

Helene & Dave Power

Shawmut Design and Construction

UnitedHealthcare

Greer Candler

Jennifer & John DeSisto

Lauren & Don Fornes

HUB International New England

Elena & Tom Matlack

Katherine Chapman Stemberg & Bill Schnoor

Amy Barnwell Thorndike

Stephanie Andrews & Marc White, Jr.

Terri Healey Brogan

J.C. Cannistraro, LLC

Tina & Randy Kinard

Jeanette Hsu

DJ & Allison Marchalonis

Katrina Pavetto

Special Needs Companies 

Antonia & Fred von Gottberg

Mike Williams

Maureen Banks

Laurie & Paul Gershkowitz

Mucho Gusto

Jan’s Janitorial, Inc.

Judith & Robert Lytle

Steven Maze Rothstein

Standard Insurance Company

Ellie Starr

Beatrice Burke

Cara & Joshua Coller

Robert Cunningham

Mary-Catherine Deibel & Reid Fleming

Betsy Keane

Madeleine Oudin

Malini & Raj Shanmugaraj

Kristen & Patrick Scanlon

Kimberly Slauenwhite

Karen & David Ting