Westchester-Rockland Chapter

Join CAF’S Westchester-Rockland Chapter for a “Night at the Races” April 1

The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation’s Westchester-Rockland Chapter welcomes all to experience its 25th annual “Night at the Races” benefit on April 1, 2023.

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Meet Michelle Chieco: President of CAF’s Westchester Chapter, Registered Nurse, and Thalassemia Patient

August 1, 2018 – For the past year, Michelle Chieco has been leading the CAF Westchester Chapter as Volunteer President. We thank her for her service, and for sharing her story with the community. My name is Michelle Chieco and I am a 29 (almost 30!) year old with Beta thalassemia major. I grew up […]

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Greenwich Time Interviews CAF Chapter President, Peter Chieco

August 15, 2017 – CAF thanks Greenwich Time for helping raise awareness about thalassemia through this interview with Peter Chieco, former CAF National President and current President of the Westchester, Rockland and Fairfield County Chapter of CAF. Mr. Chieco has been a selfless volunteer for nearly three decades, and we thank him for his unwavering […]

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CAF Westchester-Rockland Chapter Hosts “Night At The Races” Benefit on April 1

February 13, 2017 – The CAF Westchester-Rockland Chapter welcomes all to experience the annual “Night at the Races” benefit on April 1st, 2017. This fun-filled event features a buffet dinner, open bar and raffle prizes. Guests will bet on the video horse races throughout the evening. The event will begin at 7pm at the V.I,P, […]

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Westchester-Rockland Chapter Reports on Activities

  September 26, 2008 – The Westchester-Rockland chapter of CAF has been busy recently. Following is a report on recent and upcoming activities from Janet Manning.   The luxurious V.I.P Country Club once again hosted our annual “A Night at the Races” on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Our guests experienced an exciting night of fast-paced […]

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