Mazzoni Center education manager Louie Ortiz (from right) acknowledged the work of Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter School teacher Katie Dickerson and The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf employees Tina Pakis and Michael Canfield, this year’s Ally Award recipients at the May 18 Elixir gala. About 240 people gathered at the Loews Hotel. The event raised about $65,000 for Mazzoni Center. Photo: Scott Drake
