Lehigh Valley EMT, Founder of Gray Strong Foundation Honored at HollyRod Foundation's Design Care

EASTON, Pa. - June 25, 2024 - PRLog -- The Gray Strong Foundation is proud to announce that the nonprofit's founder and local Lehigh Valley EMT, Eric Aquino, will be honored at this year's Design Care 2024 fundraising event. The event, hosted by Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, will take place on September 28th in Los Angeles, California.

Eric Aquino has dedicated his life to serving the Lehigh Valley community as an EMT and through the establishment of the Gray Strong Foundation. The foundation's mission is to provide medical resources, support, and hope to individuals and families affected by Parkinson's disease.

The HollyRod Foundation Design Care 2024 event, themed "Cheers to the Future," celebrates the intersection of fashion, music, and philanthropy, and recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities. This year's event will honor notable figures, including Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, Michelle Kwong, Julian Maha, Morgan Harper Nichols, Suzanne Camille Proctor, Dr. Chantale Branson, Eric Aquino, Jason McElwain, and Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr.

Aquino, who is also an ambassador for the Michael J. Fox Foundation shared joy over the award announcement,  "I am deeply honored to be recognized by the HollyRod Foundation.  I was diagnosed with early on-set Parkinson's at 40 and my grandmother also suffered from Parkinson's, so I am grateful for the opportunity to continue raising awareness and making a positive impact with Holly and Rodney Robinson Peete."

The Design Care event is known for its glamorous setting, high-profile attendees, and commitment to raising funds for autism and Parkinson's disease. This year's event will be held at a private residence featuring fashion shows, musical performances, and heartfelt tributes to the honorees.

For more information about the Gray Strong Foundation, please visit graystrong.org.

For media inquiries, please contact Tiffany Sondergaard, 610.349.3671, tiffany@tsbrandelevation.com

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About Gray Strong Foundation

Gray Strong Foundation helps individuals #moveforwardwithparkinsons by providing medical and program resource support for Parkinson's patients and their families. Founded by local EMT, Eric Aquino, Gray Strong Foundation offers much needed support and Parkinson's disease (PD) awareness to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas via fundraising initiatives, @tremblingEMT social media tips and podcasts, medical resource information and exercise programs. Aquino is no stranger to generating successful non-profit organizations as a former chapter President of a local Pink Heals chapter (easily recognized by their pink fire trucks) and current Michael J. Fox Foundation Ambassador. Visit graystrong.org for more info.

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