For the first time ever, a resident from Center of Family Love, Mr. Tanner B., will host a never before seen 40^th birthday celebration to be held on June 19, 2021 at 7 p.m.! Center of Family Love (CFL), a premier residential and vocational nonprofit revolutionizing the care for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, announced they will be transforming their 8^th annual Gift of Love Gala online with a virtual event to celebrate their 40 ^th birthday! Although CFL is heartbroken to be moving their million-dollar gala online, their residents are determined that the show must go on!

“We are so proud of our residents for the love and energy they have poured into this event. Those who register for the event are in for a surprise of a lifetime!” said Debbie Espinosa, Center of Family Love’s Chief Executive Officer.

When asked how Tanner B. felt about being selected as the star of the virtual celebration event he said, “CFL means so much more than just family and friends. I am so blessed to live here and experience all the opportunities they [CFL] give me. I am blessed and honored.”

The Gift of Love Virtual Celebration will have it all, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home! The CFL event features an incredible resident performance, celebrity shout-outs, and of course exclusive auction items! Host Mr. Tanner B. will also be spilling the beans about CFL’s surprise 40 th birthday party. Tune in to see how CFL residents celebrate the big day!

“This year we are SO excited to celebrate the Center of Family Love’s 40^th birthday! Birthdays are a HUGE deal at the Center. We have a lot of really exciting things to share and surprises around every corner!” said Tanner.

Don’t wait! Registration is completely free! Residents want anyone and everyone to join in on the fun, so they are offering free registration for the online event. While registration is free, you must be registered to participate. In addition, each person who registers will automatically receive a chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card! There are two ways to register for these exclusive virtual seats. Go to www.centeroffamilylove.org/online or call 405-263-4658 x1042.

The party kicks off on June 14 with the online auction opening, and the birthday extravaganza will be Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m.!

This event is made possible by sponsors like Kate Craft-Mowry, Kurt & Brooke Bollenbach, Mike Sanders, Knights of Columbus Foundation, Knights of Columbus Council #1287, Ron and Nancy Carel, and Republic National Distributing Company and Ovintiv. More sponsorship opportunities are available and offer limitless exposure.

For more information, to register, or for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.centeroffamilylove.org/online, call 405.263.4658 x1042, or text CFL2021 to 243725.

For nearly 40 years, the Center of Family Love has empowered individuals living with intellectual and physical disabilities to reach for and achieve their dreams. As a leader in the long-term direct-care field, we provide revolutionary residential services and career opportunities for individuals living with disabilities, including: Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, muscular dystrophy, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, neurological disabilities, geriatric needs and more. We never charge individuals or their families for the lifetime care they receive in the event they cannot afford it, and we are committed to encouraging independence and growth in every individual we serve.