![]() ![]() He recalled, “My parents were like, okay, we have a child with disabilities, what do we do? What kind of services are out there? And Easterseals was there for. ![]() It was Alexander’s parents who got him involved with Easterseals Massachusetts. When asked about his connection to Easterseals, Alexander laughed, “I really think Easterseals is in my blood!” That company saw Alexander’s work and immediately offered to finance his next project. “At the end of school, I got very lucky because I caught the attention of a production company,” he said. So, all through high school, I made films.” His other documentary, The Wounds We Cannot See, which shares one woman’s real battle with addiction, PTSD, and mental illness, is available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video.Īlexander described how filmmaking took the utmost priority in his life at an early age: “I didn’t really have a ton of friends in high school or a lot of room to socialize, so I was just like, ‘I don’t need people’ – I am just going to focus on what I am good at. Alexander has Cerebral Palsy and uses his own experiences and the true experiences of others to inspire his work. The documentary explores the topic of sexuality and intimacy from the eyes of disabled adults. Now an award-winning filmmaker and disability-rights activist, Alexander was recently featured in LA Weekly Magazine for his documentary, The Last Taboo. “I took the class and absolutely fell in love…I think, on a really basic level as humans, we are drawn to and we can’t help but listen to what’s happening on the screen,” Alexander explained. Years later, he admits his mom was right – taking that class inspired a new passion with the medium and launched his career. and its brands, please visit #Īs a teenager, Alexander Freeman was weary about listening to his mom’s suggestion of taking a film class in high school, but he eventually gave in. For more information about Papa Gino’s Holdings Corp. ![]() The company culture, which is characterized by its values, a strong work ethic and the fair treatment of people, includes a large number of people who have spent their entire working lives in these restaurants, keeping the passion for excellence alive. Both D’Angelo and Papa Gino’s are committed to providing high-quality products, attentive service, clean, convenient, attractive restaurants, and a premium value experience for every guest. ![]() operates more than 360 company-owned and franchised Papa Gino’s, D’Angelo and dual-location restaurants and employs more than 5,000 people. īased in Dedham, Massachusetts, Papa Gino’s Holdings Corporation is the parent company of Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches. To learn more about the Genesis Fund, go to For more information or a directory of local D’Angelo restaurants, visit. For more information about Easter Seals RI, call 401.284.1000 or go to The Genesis Fund will use the donations to provide specialized care and treatment of children born with physical, intellectual and genetic disorders and to help these children reach their full potential. The money raised at each D’Angelo restaurant will go directly to local Easter Seals RI services, which provide equal opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities and special needs to live, learn, work and play. “We are happy to uphold this traditional and thank our team members and guests for their continuous support in our fundraising efforts” The awareness and assistance that both Easter Seals and The Genesis Fund provides to our communities is essential for children and adults with disabilities,” said Rick Wolf, President/CEO of D’Angelo. “For 36 years, D’Angelo has been a proud supporter of these two great nonprofit organizations. Since it began, the D’Angelo coupon campaign has raised more than $3.7 million for Easter Seals and The Genesis Fund. Wakefield, RI - On March 4th, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches restaurants will kick off their 36th annual coupon campaign to support Easter Seals and The Genesis Fund.įrom March 4th through March 31st, guests visiting any participating D'Angelo restaurants in Rhode Island will have the opportunity to add a $1 donation to their food purchases to support these two nonprofit organizations.Īs a thank you, they will receive a coupon book worth more than $50 in combined savings for D’Angelo and Papa Gino’s restaurants, AAA, Boston Duck Tours, Yawkee Way Store, iParty, New England Revolution, Portland Sea Dogs, Showcase Cinemas and New England Coffee Company. D'Angelo Restaurants Begin Annual Coupon Promotion to Support Easter Seals and The Genesis Fund ![]()
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