RECENT FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The Dream Factory's 5th annual golf tournament was a great success. We are honored to extend a sincere thank you to our 2 gold sponsors- Jason Manufacturing/RJW Enterprises and 5linx , our silver sponsor- ExxonMobil and with an honorary bronze sponsorship, Holiday Inn Airport . We had 118 registered golfers, amazing auction items and perfect weather. We also had Dick Cianciotto coordinating the entire event with skill and expertise. We raised over $11,000 and are truly appreciative to everyone. Join us again next year!!!
Rochester Automobile Dealers Association- What a pleasant surprise to open an envelope and find a check for $2000! Their charity gala and Auto Show was a big success and they chose to share the proceeds with us as well as the Rotary's Sunshine Camp.
LEAFF (Law Enforcement Assisting Fallen Families)- this group works hard to support the families of law enforcement officers who are killed "outside the line of duty". Thanks to their successful fishing derby, The Dream Factory received $500 as well!
Buzz The Red White and Blue- We didn't let a little rain stop us!!! Totally Tent and Party Rental just set us up with bigger tents! 11 shavers shaved 36 shavees and just over $20,000 was donated! The "Blue Team", law enforcement officers, won this year's competition and will have custody of the "Golden Razor Award" for the year.
Rochester Greek Festival- Philanthropy night at the Greek Festival is always popular. This year The Dream Factory was the honored charity and recipient of a $5000 donation! This one event will have a lasting effect because for future years, we will continue to receive $1000 at each Rochester Greek Festival. In addition to the $5000, we collected just over $1000 at the entrances and a portion of the food income. One night- $6000, many new community members knowing about our organization, some sponsors for our golf tournament, a few golfers, and a potential dream recipient, all in all, a fantastic event!
General Clinton Canoe Regatta- Marc Gillespie of Fusion Financial Group in Fairport, NY and his girlfriend, Holly Reynolds participate in a 70 mile flat water canoe regatta. This incredible feat of strength and endurance raises funds for The Dream Factory by reaching out to Marc and Holly's friends, families, and clients. This year Marc and his partner completed the race in just 8 hours and 27 minutes for a 12th place finish. Holly and her partner finished in 8 hours and 40 minutes for a 15th place finish. The next women's team to finish was nearly 45 minutes later. For The Dream Factory, we feel like we placed first with over $3500 donated.
Garage Sale- Thanks to everyone who stopped by to volunteer, bring their "stuff" and buy things. We made over $475.
Willink Middle School in Webster raised an incredible $2807 at their annual Spry vs Willink staff/students/faculty basketball game on May 7th! The gym was packed and the community spirit was high. It was amazing to be a part of this fantastic event!
Matthew's East End Grill was the place to be for "Have a Brew, Make A Dream Come True" . We tended the bar. You gave the tips and $1502.52 was donated! Thanks to everyone who attended, everyone who tended bar, and a special thanks to Carl and Joe. Visit them anytime for good food, good drinks, and good friends!
Angelo Planning Group organized two golf outings for their clients- $3000 was raised for The Dream Factory
Rochester's Saint's and Sinners, Inc. hosted a celebrity roast for Rich Funke of News 10NBC. Mr. Funke selected The Dream Factory to be the recipients of a portion of the proceeds from the event. As a result we just received a $2500 donation.
The Holiday Hootenanny began as a group of friends getting together around the Holidays. Now it become a major fundraising event for The Dream Factory- This year's donation was an amazing $3500! And the event itself- IT WAS A HOOT!
An incredible thank you goes out to Jason Manufacturing/RJW Enterprises for their $5000 donation. We were very surprised and are very appreciative!