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The Seeing Eye ® Gala
An Inspiring Program The Gala was emceed by the very entertaining John Elliott of CBS News New York, and featured a captivating keynote by Haben Girma, the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School and an internationally acclaimed advocate for disability rights. Haben shared her remarkable journey of breaking barriers and championing inclusion. She was matched with her first guide dog, a German Shepherd named Maxine, by The Seeing Eye in 2009 — an experience that not only transformed her independence but deepened her connection to the organization. Haben’s message was both deeply personal and universally inspiring, drawing on stories from her life, her education, and her travels across the globe. She also spoke about her memoir, Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law , which chronicles her experiences and her work advocating for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Her words reminded everyone in the room that accessibility benefits all, and that inclusion is not just a policy — it’s a practice we live every day. Her astonishing story left attendees moved and joyful at the same time, and left a lasting impression.
A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET, AND A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
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With over 400 guests in attendance and an astonishing $400,000 raised — including $105,000 in donations the night of the event — the 2025 Seeing Eye ® Gala was truly a very special evening. Held on May 7, 2025 at the elegant Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey, the annual gala celebrated the incredible mission of The Seeing Eye: empowering people who are blind to live with independence, dignity, and confidence through the use of expertly trained guide dogs. Roman Jewelers was honored and deeply touched to be a part of this special evening.
Haben Girma’s inspiring memoir is available in bookstores and online
Kristina, Lucy, and Kenny attending the 2025 Seeing Eye Gala.
Our Special Connection This Year For Roman Jewelers, our partnership with The Seeing Eye had an extra spark of excitement — we will be naming a Seeing Eye puppy! Soon, we’ll get the chance to choose a name that will be carried by a future guide dog destined to transform someone’s life. Any guesses what that name will be?
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