Thank you from our CEO - Chandra Manning

Dear FinFest Friends,

WOW. What an incredible night.

Because of YOU, our community came together and raised more than $210,000 in support of Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center and our neighbors who need speech, language, and hearing services. And donations are still coming in!

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for every sponsor, attendee, volunteer, donor, bidder, and supporter who helped make FinFest 2026 such an unforgettable evening. The energy in the room was electric, the generosity was inspiring, and the impact will be life-changing for so many families in our community.

A very special thank you goes to our incredible FinFest 2026 Event Chairs, Kimberly Waterhouse and Susan Masucci, whose leadership, creativity, and heart helped bring this amazing evening to life. We are so grateful for the countless hours, ideas, and passion they poured into making this year’s event such a success.

And guess what… the fun isn’t over yet!

If you didn’t get a chance to give during the event and would still like to support our mission, it’s not too late to make an impact. Select the Donate Now button above.

We’ve also launched our “Second Chance” Auction, featuring select items that are available for bidding now through Friday. This is your opportunity to snag something amazing while continuing to support a meaningful cause. Click the Auction tab above.

Finally, we would truly love your feedback. As we begin planning for future events, we want to preserve the moments and experiences people loved most while continuing to improve and grow. Please take a few moments to complete our event survey and share your thoughts with us. FinFest 2026 - Post Celebration Survey

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create a night that was not only fun and memorable, but deeply meaningful.

With gratitude and excitement,

Chandra Manning
CEO
Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center

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The Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides treatment for individuals with hearing and speech-language disorders.

We’re professionally licensed and certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists, working together with a highly-skilled administrative staff.

🗣 We help people Speak.

🦻 We help people Hear.

🗨 We help people Communicate.

FinFest 2026

The Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides treatment for individuals with hearing and speech-language disorders. Exceptional Care. Meaningful Impact.