Date & Time
5:30pm EDT - 8:30pm EDT
Price
About This Event
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 5:30-8:30 pm
For thirty-eight years, Spurwink's Humanitarian event has brought our community together to honor community leaders who invest their time, talent, and resources to make Maine a healthier place to live and work. At this year’s final* Humanitarian event, we reflect and show our appreciation for all our past Humanitarians and the impact they have had on our community. We are grateful to our lead sponsor, Sun Life for their dedicated support.
Host Committee
We are grateful for our Host Committee Members whose support enable Spurwink to respond to community needs and provide behavioral health care, substance use disorder services and support services for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and their families.
Luminary Host Committee Members
Gregory W. Boulos & Nela Alvarez-Sotomayor, Cathy Breen & Jay Geller, Carrie & Jason Cianchette, Melanie & Matt Gilligan, Vicky A. F. Lorant & Jeff D. Emerson, Eric Meyer & Pat McKenzie, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Alistair Raymond, Esq. & Lisa Thomas, M.D., Catherine Ryder, and Matthew Winch & Jennifer Garrett
Torchbearer Host Committee Members
BerryDunn, Harvey & Sara Berman, Kristen & Bob Farnham, Katie & Jeff Holmes, Valerie & David GIfford, Theresa Kelly & Stephen Neill, Mary Allen Lindemann, Samantha Marinko & Drew Hamlin, Christine & John Martel, Erin & Brian McAllister, Jennifer Pincus & Josh Silver, Sarah Russell & Joe Reynolds, Betsy & Rob Tod, and Lynn & Doug Weisz
Host Committee and Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Emily Williams, Director of Development, at ewilliams@spurwink.org or (207) 871-1211 x2106 for more information.
Event Highlights:
- Enchanted Forest Theme
- Debut of Spurwink’s newest video, created by Praxis Motion Pictures
- Live Auction, sponsored by The Boulos Company & Boulos Asset Management
- Dance Party featuring DJ Ryan, brought to you by WEX
Evening Timeline:
- 5:30 pm Opening Reception (hors d’oeuvres & refreshments)
- 7:00 pm Program
- 7:45 pm Dessert & Dancing
- 8:30 pm Evening Concludes
A special thank you to our Corporate Partners whose investment make this event possible.
This event would not be possible without the incredible contributions of our Humanitarian planning committee, thank you!
To learn about volunteer opportunties click here.
*Spurwink will be launching a new annual gathering in the Spring of 2026 that will focus on the work of Spurwink.
About This Event
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 5:30-8:30 pm
For thirty-eight years, Spurwink's Humanitarian event has brought our community together to honor community leaders who invest their time, talent, and resources to make Maine a healthier place to live and work. At this year’s final* Humanitarian event, we reflect and show our appreciation for all our past Humanitarians and the impact they have had on our community. We are grateful to our lead sponsor, Sun Life for their dedicated support.
Host Committee
We are grateful for our Host Committee Members whose support enable Spurwink to respond to community needs and provide behavioral health care, substance use disorder services and support services for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and their families.
Luminary Host Committee Members
Gregory W. Boulos & Nela Alvarez-Sotomayor, Cathy Breen & Jay Geller, Carrie & Jason Cianchette, Melanie & Matt Gilligan, Vicky A. F. Lorant & Jeff D. Emerson, Eric Meyer & Pat McKenzie, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Alistair Raymond, Esq. & Lisa Thomas, M.D., Catherine Ryder, and Matthew Winch & Jennifer Garrett
Torchbearer Host Committee Members
BerryDunn, Harvey & Sara Berman, Kristen & Bob Farnham, Katie & Jeff Holmes, Valerie & David GIfford, Theresa Kelly & Stephen Neill, Mary Allen Lindemann, Samantha Marinko & Drew Hamlin, Christine & John Martel, Erin & Brian McAllister, Jennifer Pincus & Josh Silver, Sarah Russell & Joe Reynolds, Betsy & Rob Tod, and Lynn & Doug Weisz
Host Committee and Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Emily Williams, Director of Development, at ewilliams@spurwink.org or (207) 871-1211 x2106 for more information.
Event Highlights:
- Enchanted Forest Theme
- Debut of Spurwink’s newest video, created by Praxis Motion Pictures
- Live Auction, sponsored by The Boulos Company & Boulos Asset Management
- Dance Party featuring DJ Ryan, brought to you by WEX
Evening Timeline:
- 5:30 pm Opening Reception (hors d’oeuvres & refreshments)
- 7:00 pm Program
- 7:45 pm Dessert & Dancing
- 8:30 pm Evening Concludes
A special thank you to our Corporate Partners whose investment make this event possible.
This event would not be possible without the incredible contributions of our Humanitarian planning committee, thank you!
To learn about volunteer opportunties click here.
*Spurwink will be launching a new annual gathering in the Spring of 2026 that will focus on the work of Spurwink.
Getting There
UNE Innovation Hall
772 Stevens Avenue
Portland, Maine 04103
United States
Date & Time
5:30pm EDT - 8:30pm EDT