Kelli O'Hara & More to be Honored at Stuttering Association for the Young's 2015 Gala

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young (formerly Our Time), will host its 13th ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA, on Monday, April 27, 2015, to celebrate the courage and achievements of more than 70 million people who stutter - including 5% of all children.

The event will recognize individuals who inspire young people who stutter, including Gala Honorees Kelli O'Hara and The Naughton Family, James, Greg, Keira, and the late Pamela, George Springer, celebrated Houston Astros Outfielder & SAY Spokesperson, and Marc Vetri, chef/founder of Philadelphia's critically acclaimed Vetri Family of Restaurants. Gala Chairs are avid SAY supporters, The Hadar Family, Eric, Allison, Anna & Ivan.

The evening will begin at 6:30PM with a performance featuring outstanding artists and celebrities. Those scheduled to appear include Prince Amukamara, Mario Batali, Leslie Bibb, Michael Cerveris, Rachel Dratch, Victor Garber, Taylor Hackford, Mariska Hargitay, Ethan Hawke, Richard Kind, Jesse L. Martin, Michael McKean, Helen Mirren, Matthew Morrison, Nykhor Paul, Ron Rifkin, Sam Rockwell, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Amy Ryan, Fisher Stevens, Phil Sullivan, and more, along with the incredible children participating in SAY programs. The evening's Musical Director is Everett Bradley, Music Director for The Meredith Vieira Show and E Street Band member.

Taro Alexander, SAY Founder & President noted "This gala will help SAY award more than $400,000 in financial aid, so children from families-in-need have access to our comprehensive and innovative programs. No child has been turned away from SAY programs due to a family's inability to pay and this gala helps us continue this important legacy." Marc Vetri added "When I was growing up I wished there had been an organization like SAY. The work SAY does is so critical and valuable."

Cocktails, dinner and a live auction will complete this exciting evening, hosted at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts & Rosenthal Pavilion at New York University, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, New York, NY. For more information about SAY, and to purchase tickets for SAY's 13th Annual Benefit Gala, please visit www.SAY.org/gala or call (212) 414-9696.

About SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young (formerly Our Time), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that believes every voice matters and provides innovative programming to help young people who stutter discover their own unique voices, while building confidence, communication skills and friendships. Young people from all socioeconomic backgrounds have access to SAY programming. Learn more at SAY.org.

About Kelli O'Hara & The Naughton Family: Kelli O'Hara and James, Greg, and Keira Naughton, are stars of the stage and screen, and musically gifted performers. For many years, they have actively supported young people who stutter and SAY. "We are so proud to be associated with SAY. The kids are constant inspirations (and heroes!) to us. What SAY does for and with the kids is pure magic."

About George Springer: George is a celebrated Houston Astros outfielder and Sports Illustrated cover athlete. As a person who openly discusses his stutter, George is a role model and champion for young people who stutter and recently became a Spokesperson for SAY. " I totally embrace my stutter...I've never let it hold me back and with SAY, I want to help kids who stutter build the confidence they need to pursue their own dreams."

About Marc Vetri: As chef/founder of Philadelphia's Vetri Family of Restaurants, Marc has established seven award-winning restaurants, won several prestigious awards and developed three highly acclaimed cookbooks. As a person who stutters, Marc is a hero to young people who stutter, reminding children that anything they dream of doing is possible.