This year has been challenging, and whether we like it or not, it has brought us back to the basics. It’s made us think differently. It has exposed us to many things—with full transparency—that we may not have noticed before. We have learned to appreciate the little things and have been compelled to re-evaluate what matters most: our health, our families, and most importantly, our children’s education.

This year, the Gala will look a little different. We are deconstructing what we’ve always done to focus on what’s important and to recognize those things that truly matter, our MAC family and our community, with hope that soon we can again be in the same room together celebrating, talking, shaking hands…coming together as a community, in support of our children’s futures.

But for now, we will celebrate virtually!