Gala Chairs
Elaine and Jim Turner

Elaine and Jim hold many roles in their lives – fashion entrepreneurs, philanthropists, parents, daughter, son, sister, and brother. But all these roles only tell part of their story; Jim and Elaine’s hearts beat through connection with other people, especially people with disabilities. Elaine and Jim have a 17-year-old daughter, Marlie, who is autistic. Marlie has played a defining role in Elaine and Jim’s heart-centered mission to give back to people with intellectual, mental, and neurological differences. Elaine states, “Being a mother to a special needs child, I know full well how difficult it can be to find a community that will provide support and resources for your child. But discovering a place that will go the extra mile and embrace them with love, acceptance, and belonging is a miracle, and Devereux is a place where miracles happen!”