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Washington honored as 2025 Lifesteps Star Gala honoree

President and CEO of Lifesteps Karen Sue Owen's, right, presents this year’s Star Gala Awardee Sara Washington with her award during the Lifesteps 2025 Star Gala held at The Atrium in Prospect on Friday Nov. 21, 2025. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

On Friday, Nov. 21, Lifesteps held its annual Star Gala at the Atrium in Prospect.

The event featured food, drinks, entertainment, a silent auction and the highlight of the event, the announcement of the 2025 Star Gala Honoree. This year, the organization recognized Sara Washington as the Star Awardee.

According to Lifesteps’ website, the Star Gala presents, “an evening of inspiration with our presentation of the Star Honoree, where we honor an individual in one of our programs or a community member who has generously supported Lifesteps.”

Money raised from the event benefited the Lifesteps Family Caring Fund in support of the organization’s programs.

Originating as part of the National Society for Crippled Children, which later became the Easter Seals Society, Lifesteps now operates as an independent nonprofit with a mission of “helping individuals and families with life’s changing needs lead better lives.”

President and CEO of Lifesteps Karen Sue Owen's welcomes guests to the Lifesteps 2025 Star Gala held at The Atrium in Prospect on Friday Nov. 21, 2025. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Amanda White, left, and human resources director at Seubert & Associates Kate Cenci take time to check out the silent auction prizes at the Lifesteps 2025 Star Gala held at The Atrium in Prospect on Friday Nov. 21, 2025. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

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