‘Masque For Aid’ – A fundraiser for Gargiulo Education Center
Andrea Stetson
The Voice star semi-finalist Ben Allen joined the children from the Gargiulo Education Center on stage in Riverside Park in Bonita Springs Monday evening during a special event to raise money for the local migrant organization. Together they sung “Sweet Caroline,” before Allen grabbed his guitar for his solos.
The event is part of a new fundraising event that was created after their yearly Le Cirque Seaside at the Ritz Carlton was cancelled due to the pandemic. That event raises more than $300,000 that is used for programs, teachers and supplies for the migrant center. Mary Asta, executive director, created this outdoor venue and massive fundraising campaign in its place. But she also stressed that since it was for the children, it should be by the children.