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Celebrating Excellence
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Join us for a momentous occasion as the Edna W. Runner Education Center celebrates 40 years of transforming lives in our community. Mark your calendars for February 21, 2026, at the prestigious Club at Admiral’s Cove for an unforgettable evening honoring our past, celebrating our present, and looking ahead to an exciting future.
We are honored to recognize Philippe Jeck as our Presenting Sponsor, given in loving memory of Kenneth “Ken” Steele, whose generosity and quiet strength continue to inspire our mission. Philippe’s deep commitment to service and his work with Jeck Harris Counselors at Law reflect the same integrity, compassion, and leadership his father embodied. We are deeply grateful for their impact on the students and families we serve.
This milestone gala brings together alumni, sponsors, and friends for a night of reflection and anticipation. Walk down memory lane as we celebrate nearly four decades of educational excellence and community service, and enjoy an exclusive preview of what’s ahead for the Center.
A recap and photos from our last gala, The Dream Continues, are below and this year promises to be even more extraordinary.
This will be a night to remember, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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2024 Event Recap: The Dream Continues
At our last gala, A Celebration of History & Future: Honoring the Legacy of Edna W. Runner, we gathered under a full moon to celebrate the Edna W. Runner Education Center at The Club at Admiral’s Cove. It was a night filled with music, stories, and love—true “Edna Magic.”
With the support of our Presenting Sponsors, Philippe Jeck of Jeck Harris, The Joe Namath Foundation, and Love Street, we raised over $395,000 to support the center’s programs! A special highlight of the evening was the surprise announcement from Commissioner Maria Marino that the road outside the center will now be named "Edna Runner Way."
We also honored Ed & Leah Frankel and David & Lynn Nicholson as the first recipients of the Edna W. Runner Humanitarian Award for their years of dedication.
Don't forget to watch this beautiful video tribute by Cecelia Runner.
Thank you again to our Presenting sponsors, Charlie & Joe's at Love Street, Joe Namath Foundation, and Jeck, Harris, Raynor & Jones, P.A. for making the event possible. We appreciate the dedication of our Chairwoman, Melissa R. Mulvaney, and the amazing Host Committee including Ed & Leah Frankel, Brian Idle & Julie Mckay Idle, Art Landro & Debora Landro, Laura Landro & Rick Salomon, John Houchin & Lori Calkins Houchin, David Nicholson & Lynn Nicholson, Philippe Jeck & Dr. Shauna Kranendonk, and Lee & Jenny Owen. We also appreciate our amazing sponsors - Cary Stamp & Company, Velocity Community Credit Union, Florida Power & Light, PNC Bank, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, rinehimerbaker, and House Call Specialists.
Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and team who all worked tirelessly to make the evening extra special.
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