The 10th Annual Clint Hurdle Hot Stove Dinner was an extraordinary success, held at the Bradenton Country Club in Bradenton, FL, on March 23, 2024. Hosted once again by the dedicated Clint and Karla Hurdle, the evening was a testament to the power of community. The Hurdles, who have a 21-year-old daughter, Madison, living with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), have long been advocates for the PWS community, and their tireless efforts were on full display.
Thanks to the incredible work of the Hurdle family, this year’s event raised an impressive $230,000 for PWSA | USA’s Family Support programs and services. This milestone was made possible with the generous help of the Leaving Legacies Foundation, who played a crucial role in organizing the event, along with the support of all the event sponsors.
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended the event, both in-person and virtually. Your participation in the auction, coconut golf ball drop, and raffle made a significant impact.
Clint Hurdle, who is the National Spokesperson for PWSA, expressed his heartfelt thanks, saying, “Our entire family is honored to serve and humbled to help. We could not do this without your help and financial support. The help from Leaving Legacies Foundation has been a blessing!”
The evening was more than just a fundraiser; it was a celebration of unity and hope. The success of this year’s dinner sets a promising tone for future events. Mark your calendars and save the date for the next Hot Stove Dinner, scheduled for March 22, 2025. We look forward to seeing everyone again and continuing our mission to support families affected by PWS.
Thank you once again to all who contributed to making the 2024 Clint Hurdle Hot Stove Dinner a night to remember. Together, we are making a difference!
Perry A. Zirkel has written more than 1,500 publications on various aspects of school law, with an emphasis on legal issues in special education. He writes a regular column for NAESP’s Principal magazine and NASP’s Communiqué newsletter, and he did so previously for Phi Delta Kappan and Teaching Exceptional Children.
Jennifer Bolander has been serving as a Special Education Specialist for PWSA (USA) since October of 2015. She is a graduate of John Carroll University and lives in Ohio with her husband Brad and daughters Kate (17), and Sophia (13) who was born with PWS.
Dr. Amy McTighe is the PWS Program Manager and Inpatient Teacher at the Center for Prader-Willi Syndrome at the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. She graduated from Duquesne University receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education with a focus on elementary education, special education, and language arts.
Evan has worked with the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) since 2007 primarily as a Crisis Intervention and Family Support Counselor. Evans works with parents and schools to foster strong collaborative relationships and appropriate educational environments for students with PWS.
Staci Zimmerman works for Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Colorado as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) consultant. Staci collaborates with the PWS multi-disciplinary clinic at the Children’s Hospital in Denver supporting families and school districts around the United States with their child’s Individual Educational Plan.
Founded in 2001, SDLC is a non-profit legal services organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the legal rights of people with disabilities throughout the South. It partners with the Southern Poverty Law Center, Protection and Advocacy (P&A) programs, Legal Services Corporations (LSC) and disability organizations on major, systemic disability rights issues involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the federal Medicaid Act. Recently in November 2014, Jim retired.