AANYC Feb 2026 Benefit Photos

Written By Nicole Russell

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our very first benefit fundraiser. It was an incredible night, and we loved connecting with everyone who attended, from our amazing awardees to our members, their families, and all the supporters who came out to celebrate with us.

We’re so grateful to be surrounded by people who care about the work we do and believe in our mission. Your support made our first celebration truly special.

We’re excited to keep building on this momentum and hope to continue growing and hosting more events like this in the future. Thank you again for being part of such a memorable night!

Photo Credit JP Gomez

Nicole Russell

Nicole Russell is the President and Executive Director of Autistic Adults NYC. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY, and was diagnosed as Autistic in August 2021, midway through pursuing her Master’s at New York University. After a long journey of adjusting to city life, a new diagnosis, and struggling to find community, she founded Autistic Adults NYC. Since starting the organization, she has continued to enjoy facilitating events and compiling resources for the community, along with director duties.

https://www.autisticadultsnyc.org/about
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