February 25, 2014 – It may have been a rough winter, but the snow ought to be gone by May 7 – the date of the Staten Island chapter of CAF’s 10th annual Charity Golf Outing! This annual event has become one of the most anticipated for area golfers, whether dedicated enthusiasts or occasional links-walkers. […]
January 22, 2014 – The Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn will be ablaze with merriment and dazzling dancing on Saturday, February 15. That’s when the New Jersey chapter of CAF will host its annual “Let Your heart Dance.” One of CAF’s most eagerly-anticipated annual events, the “Let Your Heart Dance” features a full sit-down dinner, […]
Erin Dean’s Story: Erin got involved in Care Walk in 2012 because her husband, who has beta thalassemia major, had recently faced some challenges. “I knew that at the very least, participating in the Walk could be a small gesture of support and recognition for everything he and our family had been through. Given that […]
Chi Pham and Faye Lam’s stories “I would like to encourage everyone to participate in the Care Walk in even the smallest fashion because you may not know the impact you could be making for future generations.” So says Chi Pham, who along with Faye Lam and several others have been organizing the “Team DC […]
Sharon Radonis’ Story: I became involved with the Care Walk after losing my childhood best friend Michelle Palermo-DiMaggio to complications from this illness on March 6, 2011. I wanted to get involved with the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation to help find a cure so no one else has to suffer the way that Michelle did. I […]
October 18, 2013 – The Suffolk chapter of CAF will hold the 1st Annual Pace’s Stakes Fundraiser at Pace’s Steak House in Hauppauge on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. A limited number of seats are available for this exciting fundraiser, which will include a full cocktail hour with a raw bar, […]
July 27, 2013 – The Staten Island chapter of CAF announces a blood drive on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Our Lady of Pity Church, 1616 Richmond Avenue, in Staten Island, NY. The blood drive runs from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. For more information, contact Terri DiFilippo at streganonaterri@aol.com.
June 14, 2013 – It’s the New York Mets vs. the Atlanta Braves on July 22 and here’s a chance for you to take in an awesome game and do some awesome good at the same time. The Queens chapter of CAF invites you to watch this action-packed game from the Modell’s Clubhouse at Citi […]
June 5, 2013 – Help the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation and the New York Mets hit one out of the field for those with thalassemia! On August 23, it’s Cooley’s Anemia Night at Citi Field in Queens, NY as the Amazin Mets take on the Detroit Tigers! In an effort to create awareness about Cooley’s anemia, […]
June 4, 2013 – In June, 13 is a lucky number – because June 13 is the date of this year’s Suffolk chapter Dinner Dance! Always a very special event, this year the Dinner Dance honors Doug Manditch, CEO of Empire National Bank. The Suffolk chapter reports that Mr. Manditch has already added several wonderful […]
