Maritime Aquarium
Maritime Aquarium Gala Raises $625K, Some Help Came from Darien
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More than $600,000 will be available to help present The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s environmental education programming to students in the tri-state area, following the Aquarium’s annual Cirque de la Mer fund-raiser on April 21. This popular event – in its 17th year – supports The Maritime Aquarium’s Red Apple Fund for Student Enrichment, which helps to make the Aquarium’s unique marine-science and environmental-education programs available to schools in the tri-state area regardless of their ability to pay. Proceeds from Cirque de la Mer are used toward financial assistance for schools’ admissions, IMAX movies and programs conducted both at the Aquarium and in schools through Traveling Teacher presentations, as well as toward supporting the promotion of the Aquarium’s educational and conservation messages. ____________
— an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium
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Of the $625,000 raised at Cique de la Mer, a “paddle raise” by guests generated $100,800 specifically to help schools meet the costs of busing for field trips to the Aquarium. The elegant April 21 event invited more than 300 guests to enjoy cocktails in the Aquarium galleries, an elegant sit-down dinner, and silent and live auctions.