The Breakfast of Champions, organized by the , marks the beginning of the Bridge The Gap fundraising drive to raise $1.2 million dollars to fund twenty teaching positions during the next school year, held annually at .
The event is a celebration of local public schools and highlights the achievements of local teachers, staff and students.
Last year, the event raised $644,000.
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