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Housekeeper Anne Dashnaw Karen Hynes Jessica Ockenden Lee Wilder Joe Walsh Jennifer SaraceniLeitgeb Beth M.Trunfio Staff Members Brian Sickora Colleen M.Schmidt Matt Schiro Jonathan V. Riddell,MD Mark Renquin Henry Pearl Hon. AnthonyJ.Paris Maureen E.Maney Mike Madigan Yvonne AnneseLoRe Douglas K.Lattner Justin Hummel Steven Gross, MD Secretary Kathleen Kotz Treasurer Patrick D.Leitgeb Aaron D.Hugo Leola Rodgers President Chris Geiger 2013 Board ofDirectors [email protected]. at Ockenden Jessica email or www.cnyronaldmcdonaldhouse.org visit information, more For suggested. is attire Cocktail stations. food and d’oeuvres hors cocktails, with along Brzostek, Bernie auctioneer featuring auctions live and silent include will event The Schiro. Matt and Ross M. Paul Payne, Garry Osta, John McGlynn, Maureen Leitgeb, Patrick Kotz, Kathy D. Hugo, Aaron Grooms, Ellie and Jim Geiger, Chris beginning: the from support and dedication their shown have who “Cornerstones,” our honor us help Please home. new our in being of anniversary one-year the celebrate we as campus College Community Onondaga the on Center Events and Arena SRC the at Party, Homecoming annual the as known formerly Celebration, Home One Hearts Meany Nov. our 16 for Saturday, on us Join Celebration One Home Annual Hearts Many to theHouseeveryFridayeveningandcreateaspectacularmealforourfamilies. post recipesandpurchasefoodfortheCNYRonaldMcDonaldHouse.Thestudentscome Tuong. Eachweek,ArthurandNicolemakeonlinesign-ups,recruitfirst-yearstudents, students. Thisyear, wewelcomeservicelearningleadersArthurZakandNicole“Mei” students areselectedasservicelearningleaderswhohelptoplancivicengagementsfor Center for Civic Engagement. For each of these programs every year, second-year medical “Iron ChefsatUpstate,”isoneofthe16servicepartnershipsfacilitatedUpstate A group of SUNY Upstate Medical University students, known among their peers as level, cupcakesales,asnackdriveandotheractivities. raised themoneybyhostingcarwashes,afamilymovienight,changewarsgrade Manlius SchoolDistrictraised$5,000fortheCNYRonaldMcDonaldHouse.Students Throughout the2012-2013schoolyear, Wellwood MiddleSchoolintheFayetteville- Students HelpingFamilies Administrative OfficeAssistant Fund DevelopmentAssociate House Program Manager Business Manager Development Director Executive Director President2nd Vice President1st Vice

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Fall 2013 Thank you to all the individuals and groups who continue to dedicate their time and talents to raising money for Recent Visitors Fifth Annual Fashion Show Includes Thank You “The House That Love Built.” In the spring, local fire- Newly Crowned Miss America A.A. Cole Elementary School – A.A. Cole candy grams sale: $1,924.19 fighters from around the corner stopped by for a visit. We express a special thanks to all who letter Canastota Central School District – Employee dress down day: $141.00 Syracuse Fire Department’s helped make the 2013 Bella Casa Celebrity Station 7 team brought their Fashion Show a success. 615 people attended Cardinal Health – Employee fundraisers: $1,210.00 from the director firetrucks to the House to our special evening, and we raised more than $63,000 for Ronald McDonald House Chittenango Middle School – Dress down day: $200.00 teach the children about Dear Friends, safety and what they do. One Charities of CNY. Dandy Mini Marts Inc. – Dandy Mini Mart contest: $29.75 of our younger guests, Liam, As the one-year anniversary of the was very excited to tour a For the past five years, Michele Castrilli, opening of the new Central New Destiny USA – Baby Expo: $154.00 firetruck and learn how the chairwoman of the Bella Casa Celebrity York Ronald McDonald House Fashion Show, has worked tirelessly to Ed Tietje and family – Cotton candy sale: $350.00 hose worked. quickly approaches, I find myself ensure this annual event remains a signature reflecting on all that we have First Presbyterian Church of Chittenango – Christian education bake sale: $200.00 This summer we had a visit from the folks at Watkins Glen fundraiser for the CNY Ronald McDonald House. During that time, the event has accomplished this year, the families International. They were touring the area with Kyle Busch’s Flyers Gymnastics – In honor of Sydney Kresconko: $500.00 grossed nearly $265,000 to support the guest we have served and how our race car and stopped by the House. Our guest families families at the CNY Ronald McDonald House. organization is one year stronger. GC2 Gymnastics – New York State Women’s Coaches Classic: $3,800.00 were so excited to climb At this year’s fashion show, we were honored Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School – Hat day: $289.00 inside the driver’s seat! With our new, handicap-accessible to have MaryAnn Haefner, a former guest home, we have been able to expand our services and Joy Bodewes – Scarf sale: $140.00 Two of our favorite visitors at the CNY Ronald McDonald House, share Nina Davuluri, newly crowned Miss increase our occupancy within the last year, serving more are Molly, a chocolate Lab, her family’s story. Donna Adamo traveled from America, is pictured here modeling as Mid-State Raceway, Inc. – June horseplay: $1,848.00 Atlanta to emcee the event. Miss Syracuse in this year’s Bella Casa families and new guest populations since December. This and her owner, Amy. The Fashion Show. two visit with guest families year, guest families will stay with us for approximately New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Co. – Employee casual dress day: $632.50 5,285 cumulative night stays, an increase of 84 percent at the House once a week. A big thank you to our event sponsors JGB Enterprises Inc.; Summit Automotive over last year. NYS Amateur Trapshooting Association – July 2013 trap shooting event: $4,300.00 Their visits always put a smile on our faces! Group; Welch Allyn; Jag Environmental LLC; Olum’s of Binghamton Inc. – JC Tent sale proceeds: $292.00 Bailey, Haskell, & LaLonde; CNY Cosmetic & New amenities such as our extended-stay suite, elevator Reconstructive Surgery; Empower Federal and guest rooms with private baths have allowed us to Red Knights New York, Chapter 2 – Trailer raffle: $1,137.00 Credit Union; Wegmans; Polaris Library serve families such as the Hraneks and new moms like Systems; CNY Central and Syracuse Woman Remington Elementary School – Roadrunner F.R.: $500.00 Buy A Brick Tamara Puccia, who are both featured on the cover of this Magazine. newsletter. Reveille Management LLC – Syracuse Crunch/Denny’s January Goals: $300.00 Today, you can become a permanent part of our new home Additional thanks to AGI, John Charles Cook, This spring, we held our fifth successful Bella Casa Rome Memorial Hospital – Denim day: $494.28 by purchasing a brick paver in honor DJ Jeff Watkins, Renee’s Salon and Rick Celebrity Fashion Show featuring local celebrities and Policastro Photography. Seneca Data Distributors Inc. – Wish list drive: $685.00 or memory of a loved one. Personalized brick pavers will be community members. This summer, Ronald McDonald placed in the outdoor patio at our new House. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s House Charities of CNY was the beneficiary of Artie’s Party Solvay High School – Hispanic Honor Society/Key Club: $150.00 event on Thursday, May 8! at Syracuse Nationals for the first time. This outstanding It’s a great gift idea for birthdays, special occasions and St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church of Syracuse New York – event included a weekend full of cars, talented artists and holiday gifts. Buy your brick now at www.cnyronaldmcdonaldhouse.org. generous donations for our organization. Festival beverage stand: $500.00 Syracuse Insurance Professionals – Meeting collection: $205.00 With a larger House and more families to serve, the need for your support is as important as ever. Whether you Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists – Jeans Monday: $556.00 Artie’s Party Raises More Christmas in July This year’s Christmas in July was very well choose to donate your time through volunteer efforts, Tompkins County – Casual-wear jeans charity day: $50.00 raise money through a corporate event or individual Than $71,000 supported by the local community and our donors. We had several organizations, fundraiser, or make a legacy gift through our planned Tully Council for the Arts – Paying Forward event: $250.00 During Syracuse Nationals at the State Fairgrounds, neighborhood groups and individuals drop giving program, your commitment to the CNY Ronald pinstripe and airbrush artists at the pinstripers’ panel jam, Union-Endicott High School – Key Club bake sale: $75.00 off wish list items, including food, paper McDonald House truly helps us keep families together known as “Artie’s Party,” worked almost around the clock products, grocery gift cards, office supplies inside the Horticulture Building to hand-paint original during difficult times. Wellwood Middle School – School store proceeds: $200.00 and toys. Through tremendous community automotive artwork on items of all kinds, from vehicle support, we generated more than $17,000 in External fundraisers, both big and small, are a tremendous source of support for the CNY Ronald panels to skateboards to mailboxes. The one-of-a-kind It takes many hearts to make one home. We thank you for wish list items for our House. Thank you to McDonald House every year, and they can be very easy to hold. Thinking of supporting the CNY items were then auctioned throughout the weekend, with your support and look forward to growing even stronger Ronald McDonald House by holding a dress down day at work, setting up a bake sale in your everyone who helped to make this a success! proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of together in the years ahead. neighborhood with the kids, or going on a bowling outing with your co-workers? Visit our website and fill out a Host Application form and we will help you get started on your own event. CNY. The event raised $71,461 for our organization.

As always, thank you for your help in keeping Donations made from Feb. 2 through Sept. 1, 2013. families exactly where they belong…Together. Volunteer Reception This year, for the first time, we were able Leave A Legacy Company to host our volunteer reception at the Beth Trunfio new CNY Ronald McDonald House. We Executive Director For more than 30 years, Ronald McDonald House Volunteers wanted to share our beautiful new home Charities of CNY has helped thousands of children with everyone and thank those who and families gain access to the health care they We are so grateful for a variety of help us throughout the year. More than Remember Our Donation Boxes need. And we couldn’t do it without you. With local companies and organizations, 100 volunteers attended and enjoyed a Whether you’re driving through your continued help, we can change children’s including Anaren, Carrier, Liberty catered luncheon. Our volunteers were lives for years to come. or dining in, please remember our Mutual Insurance, The Vineyard The volunteer pinstripers came from across the United essential during the transition of moving charitable donation boxes at your Church and Welch Allyn, that each States and as far away as Japan, Italy and New Zealand from our old House to the new one, With just a little planning and a big heart, you local McDonald’s. Your spare change spent a day volunteering at the to support Artie’s Party through their custom artwork. A making sure our families were still being can arrange a charitable plan that brings hope directly supports the children and CNY Ronald McDonald House this very special thank you to Artie Schilling and Right Coast taken care of and attended to. They and help to sick children and their families. For families of Ronald McDonald House summer. They donated their time Cars for their commitment to our organization and this also are always helping with cooking more information about making a Planned Gift to Charities. The donation boxes are by cooking, baking, cleaning and amazing event. We are pleased to announce that we will and baking, along with other everyday Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY, please one of the largest fundraisers each doing yard work. be involved with Artie’s Party again next year. Stay tuned projects and tasks at the House. call Jennifer Saraceni Leitgeb at 315.476.1027. year for our local organization. for more details!

Many thanks to all the individuals and groups who dedicate their time and talents to raising money for “The House That Love Built®.”