Palm Beach Symphony Raises $200,000 Through “Meet the Match” Campaign Backed by Park Foundation, Patrick and Milly Park

Palm Beach Symphony announced a “Meet the Match” fundraising campaign graciously offered by Park Foundation, Patrick and Milly Park at the orchestra’s 24th Annual Gala: A Standing Ovation. In honor of Mr. James R. Borynack and Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui / FINDLAY Galleries, Inc., the philanthropic couple committed to matching every gift up to $100,000. Thanks to the cumulative generosity of the 430 Symphony supporters in attendance, the match was met at the Gala in a matter of minutes.

“As philanthropists, we feel it is our responsibility to not only give, but to inspire others to give as well,” said Patrick and Milly Park. “We believe in leading by example. Turning our gift into a matching challenge has twice the impact. By inviting the community to join us, it has a snowball effect and the money multiplies.”

The $200,000 raised will go toward underwriting music education, outreach and world-class artistry for Palm Beach Symphony’s Masterworks concert season. Depending on the giving level ranging from $1,000 to $50,000, the donations will support placing an advanced-level instrument into the hands of a student in need; bringing in-school concerts to underserved students in Palm Beach County; bringing chamber concerts to the community; recording of a concert for television broadcast to bring music to a larger audience at home; enabling co-sponsorship of a concert or guest artist; and underwriting a Principal Musician Chair for one year.

“It is with sincere gratitude that we applaud Patrick and Milly Park for their remarkable leadership and invite everyone to help change the lives of children throughout Palm Beach County,” said David McClymont, CEO of Palm Beach Symphony. “This helps us empower students through music education and bring world-renowned artists to our stage.”

Despite successfully achieving the goal, donors can continue to contribute by clicking here. In recognition of their leadership and vision, Patrick and Milly Park were named Honorary Golden Baton Society Chairs.

Palm Beach Symphony’s education programs are made possible through support from The Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music, Ray K. Farris, The McNulty Charitable Foundation, James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui / FINDLAY Galleries, Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Foundation, Mr. William Robertson, Charles Frederick Schmidt, The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation, Edith Hall Friedheim/Eric Friedheim Foundation, PNC Foundation, The Walter & Adi Blum Foundation, Inc., James H. and Marta T. Batmasian Family Foundation Inc., Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation Inc., Komansky Foundation, Josephine DuPont Bayard, Yvonne S. Boice Trust and Al Zucaro, and Lois Pope, with additional funding from Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Arts and Cultural Education Fund, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Proud sponsors of Palm Beach Symphony include Cindy and Jerome Canty, Mrs. James N. Bay, Carol and Harold Baxter, C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation, Inc., Kathy Lee Bickham and John Bickham, Leslie Rogers Blum, Je?rey and Tina Bolton, James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui / FINDLAY Galleries, Jerome J. Claeys, Thomas and Carol Bruce, Amy and John T. Collins, The Colony Hotel, Suzanne Mott Dansby, The David Minkin Foundation, Michelle DuBois and James Roiter, Ray K. Farris, Mary and Will Demory, Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Foundation,  Willard H. Dow and Kelly Winter, Dr. Richard and Diane Farber, Bill and Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation, Inc., Edith Hall Friedheim/Eric Friedheim Foundation, Gerry Gibian and Marjorie Yashar, Paul* and Sandra Goldner, Douglas and Jo Gressette, Irwin and Janet Gusman, Walter Harper, Thomas E. Harvey & Cathleen P. Black Foundation, Doris Hastings Foundation, Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays, John Herrick, Addison Hines Charitable Trust, Lisa and George Hines, HSS Florida, Charles and Ann Johnson/The C and A Johnson Family Foundation, Elaine Kay, Aban and Percy Kavasmaneck, Leonard and Norma Klor?ne Foundation, The Kovner Foundation, Gary and Linda Lachman/The Lachman Family Foundation, Patricia Lambrecht/The Lambrecht Family Foundation, Donald C. McGraw Foundation, The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, The McNulty Charitable Foundation, Tish Messinger, David Moscow, Palm Beach Design Masters, Park Foundation, Patrick and Milly Park, Nancy and Ellis J. Parker, III, PNC Private Bank, Lois Pope, Provident Jewelry, Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation, Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Annette Urso Rickel Foundation, Karen Hunt Rogers, The Honorable Ronald A. Rosenfeld, David Schafer, Seth Sprague Foundation, Robin B. Smith, Kimberly V. Strauss, Don and Mary Thompson, Jerome and Carol Trautschold, Sieglinde Wikstrom/The Wikstrom Foundation, and The Ann Eden Woodward Foundation/James and Judy Woods.

*Deceased

ABOUT PALM BEACH SYMPHONY

Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The orchestra is celebrated for delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and community outreach programs with children’s concerts, student coaching sessions and master classes, instrument donations and free public concerts that have reached more than 90,000 students in recent years. For more information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.

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