2011 Newsletter Volume 2
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2011 Newsletter Volume 2
SCLERODERMA EXCHANGE Walk Edition Volume 2, 2011 Published by Scleroderma Foundation/Tri-State, Inc. Chapter Binghamton, New York www.SclerodermaTriState.org M I S S I O N To provide educational and emotional support to people with scleroderma and their families To stimulate and support research designed to identify the cause and cure of scleroderma as well as to improve methods of treatment To enhance the public’s awareness of this disease Attention Employees of the U.S. Government (across New York and Connecticut); State of New York; Municipal Workers across New Jersey, City of New York or the City University of New York, you have the opportunity to contribute to the Scleroderma Foundation/Tri-State, Inc Chapter through your fall employee workplace campaign (CFC #38106; NJ ECC #6688; SEFA # 999 00581; CMC & CUNY-CVCG #2539). Your ongoing contribution through payroll deduction will make a difference in the lives of many. Encourage your co-workers to take advantage of this easy opportunity to help. A few dollars a week mount up and make research, patient support and awareness possible. The Tri-State Chapter’s 2011 “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma” effort was a great achievement! It also marked the tenth anniversary of Tri-State’s first official walk held in Leonia, NJ at Overpeck Park. You, the volunteers, supporters and walkers from throughout Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, again showed incredible passion and perseverance to ensure that the walks were successful. Almost 3,100 of you raised more than $372,500. You should be very proud. A special thank you to Actelion Pharmaceuticals for their Nation-wide gold level support; Bethpage Federal Credit Union, again went above and beyond, remaining a Tri-State Chapter Diamond Sponsor; and Helen Polenz, commemorating Ann Steffens, became a Tri-State Chapter Platinum Sponsor as did Arizona Beverage Co., when they made sure that all participants were refreshed with a variety of great drinks. Thank you to the many local Corporate Sponsors detailed inside. This year corporate sponsor donations totaled almost $55,000. Aside from the generous monetary support, there were hundreds of local companies and restaurants that donated tens of thousands of dollars in time, products and services to all of our walks. THANK YOU! We hope that you enjoy reading about all of the people who dedicated their time and talents to the walks and viewing the pictures that show all of the hard work that went into making these walks an enormous success. The success of these walks depends on YOU and we cannot THANK YOU enough for all of your efforts! 2011 Major Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Sponsors 2011 National Gold Sponsor United Therapeutics In Memory of Ann Steffens Helen Polenz Fundraising Events 2010-2011 While our walks are our biggest fundraising events each year, volunteers throughout the Tri- State area organize fundraisers that contribute to the Chapter as we work to fulfill our mission. We would like to recognize the hard working volunteers who put together some of these events that took place during 2010-2011. Each was successful in raising funds and awareness for scleroderma. Thank you for your amazing efforts! Golf-Less Charity Tournament The 17th annual Gerry’s Golf-Less Charity Tournament teed off on April 19, 2011 with the final round commencing on July 26, 2011. This annual event is organized by Gerold Kirschner, in memory of Didi Kirchner and Gary & Ellie Lerner. To date, 35 “golfers” participated in the event scoring more than $12,800. All of the money donated goes to pursue Tri-State’s mission of research, education and support. We would like to thank everyone involved in making this fundraising event such a success. Thank You ForbesTraveler.com for the pictures. Stanifit Ten Degrees Wine Bar in NYC was home to the 8th Annual Stanifit on June 22, 2011. The event was organized by Sacha Philips and her friends in honor of her father, Stan, who lost his battle with scleroderma in 2004. Drinks, food and fabulous prizes were the order of the evening as many friends helped raise over $3,100. Thank you to Sacha and all that helped this effort to raise awareness and funds for scleroderma. Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Debbie & Russell Chicoine hosted the Annual Connecticut Scleroderma Wine-Tasting & Silent Auction held on November 12, 2010. Fantastic food, wine and music were enjoyed by the 150 people who gathered at Homewood Suites in Farmington, CT. Over $5,700 was raised thanks to the hard work of Russell and Debbie and all of the wonderful volunteers. Thanks for making this an awesome event. Staten Island Dinner Dance The Staten Island Dinner Dance organized by Joe and JoAnne Anastasi took place at Sirico’s in Brooklyn, NY on November 20, 2010. This is the third year that people gathered together and it was a huge success with 70 people in attendance raising more than $10,500. As always, it was a great evening with plenty of food, music, laughter and dancing. Thank you JoAnn and Joe. Country Coffee Shop Tip Jar & Awareness Nights Northern NJ support group leader Kitsa Jobeless, her brother John Paxos and father Andrew Paxos have long been supporters of the Tri-State Chapter. John and Andrew own the Country Coffee Shop in Mendham, NJ and decided to raise funds and awareness when Andrew’s wife was diagnosed with scleroderma. Through the regular presence of a special scleroderma tip jar and Tuesday evening awareness nights during the month of June, they generated over $2,300 in 2010. Great job Kitsa, John & Andrew! Hartford, CT Dinner Dance The 19th Annual Hartford, CT Dinner Dance took place on April 30, 2011 at Mt. Carmel Banquet Hall in East Hartford, CT. It was a wonderful evening of excellent food, music, and much dancing into the late hours of the night. Rosalind Papaleo, Patricia Castelhano and Ruth Saphirstein did a great job of organizing this tribute to those battling scleroderma and those who have lost their fight. Thank you to those who attended and helped raise almost $6,900 and lots of awareness for scleroderma. Ridgefield Park 10th Annual Walk On Sunday, June 5, 2011 the new section of Overpeck Park was host to 358 people who were walking and running to find a cause and cure for scleroderma. Participants raised more than $42,000 as they “Stepped Out” to walk and run for the cause. It was a beautiful day and a great event. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this event a great success. Walk Chairs: Emily Chillino; Danielle & Donna Sack; Betty & John Lockwood Corporate Sponsors: Costco #231; Cushman & Wakefield of New Jersey, Inc.; D.J. Wolfie Services; Edward Bayarski / Strategic Wealth Planning; Kwartler Associates, Inc.; Les Enfants Childcare; RMMR; Sea Bridge Investment Advisors; Tiny Treasures; Whole Foods Market Teams: Adriane’s Network; ALTER; Amy’s Army; Carlson4; Ellen’s Angels; Goetz Smart; Haggart; Jumping Judy; Massey; Natalie2011; Natwin; Rosie We Care; Team Arabella; Team Emily; Team Ginny; Team Goe; Team Juice; Team Lockwood; Team Marion; Team Peggy; Team Sommer And the Winners are: Adriane Schorr, Adriane’s Network,Team Ginny & Rosie We Care Binghamton 9th Annual Walk On June 5, 2011, Otsiningo Park was the site for another successful “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma” walk. More than 280 walkers raised over $27,000 and increased awareness for the scleroderma cause. Thanks to all that participated in the walk and to those who helped organize this great event. Walk Chairs: Kate Chura-Lynch; Rosemary Markoff; Carol Porcino; Bob & Linda Truman; Carol McManamon Corporate Sponsors: A.C. Spear Electric, Inc.; Chobani Greek Yogurt; Crowley Foods; D & L Rental, LLC; Gary’s U Pull-It; HP Hood; M&T Charitable Foundation; Moe’s Southwest Grill; NBT Bancorp; Pacemaker Steel & Piping Co., Inc.; Piaker & Lyons, P.C.; Progressive Tool Company, Inc.; Regional Rheumatology Associates LLP; Visions Federal Credit Union; Wegmans; Yamazen, Inc. Teams: Bob’s Babes; Carol McM&M; Connie’s Crew-Saders; Crystal’s Crew; Dysjointed; Fedones; Glenn’s Team; Grammy’s Walkers; Hubba Chubba; Jill’s Jewels; Porcino’s Pals; Rosy’s Buds; Sue’s Steppers; Team Celiberti; Team Cooperstown; Team Costello And the Winners are: Carmen Lopez, Rosy’s Buds Hartford 9th Annual Walk On June 11, 2011 more than 250 walkers came together at the West Hartford Reservoir to raise awareness and over $27,500 for scleroderma. While rain filled the air it did not dampen the spirits as there were plenty of fantastic raffle prizes to win, food to eat and people to talk to. Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time and talents to make this walk a huge success! Walk Chairs: Ruth Saphirstein; Karen Legault; Cheryl Argiros Corporate Sponsors: Construction & General Laborers’ Local Union 230; Hamden Elks Lodge #2224; Happy Hour Heroes; PoliceApp.com; UCONN Health Center Teams: BJ’s Buds; Bono; Cheryl’s Angels; Carmen Gonzalez; Clauda’s Team; Covalli’s Cruisers; Dawnylou’s Dream Team; For Carol; Go June Bug!; Mimis Marchers; Team Care For A Cure; Team Carol; Team Doreen; Team Shennen; The Ya Ya’s; Thomas Shakers And the Winners are: Pamela Covalli, The Ya Ya’s Long Island 9th Annual Walk The annual “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma” walk took place at Wantagh Park on June 5, 2011. 600 walkers raised more than $87,500 to help find a cause and cure for scleroderma. Great job Long Island organizers and walkers! Thank you for this fantasic success. Walk Chairs: Joanie Weick; Patty Waszmer; Barbara Geller Corporate Sponsors: Bethpage Federal Credit Union; Lescroart Corp; Key Computing; Land Baron Abstract Company, Inc.; Scleroderma & Raynauds Treatment Center of the North Shore LIJ Health System; Turan Family Foundation; Deb Fogel; Telephonics Corp.; Advantage Title Agency, Inc.; Citi Bank; IGG America; Debbie Macomber; Advantage Communications; Alpert Group, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Atlantic Honda; Barrie E. Bazarsky, Attorney at Law; Creative Bath; Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.; Ford & Lincoln of Smithtown; Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada P.C.; Glenn Wayne Bakery; Great White Packaging; Greebel & Greebel; Hellma USA; Justine M. Metz Fund; Long Island Regional Arthritis & Osteoporosis Care, PC; Nassau County Detectives’ Association; North Patchogue Fire Department; Park Bake Shop; Philosophy; SMC Foods / McDonalds; Town Bagel; Lex Reporting Service, Inc. Teams: East Coast Walkers; In Memory of Verna Horowitz; Josephine’s Dancing Angels; Manuela Lago; Ma’s Kids; Pamela Jamieson; Rohme’N 4 a Cure; Team Bunker; Team Chloe; Team dePalo-Asip; Team Musco; Team Naab; Team Nichtern; Team Beatrice; TEAM NIMA; Team O’Sullivan; Team Raindrop; Team Sue; Team Verna Mae; The Birthday Team; Walk, Pray, Love; Waszmer Walkers And the Winners are: Barbara Musco, Team Musco, Team Raindrop Albany 8th Annual Walk The Albany “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma” walk took place at Crossgates Mall on June 12, 2011. Over 220 walkers raised $35,500 to help find a cause and cure for scleroderma. Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time and talents to make this walk successful! Walk Chairs: Lori Alkinburg; June Bender Corporate Sponsors: Helen Polenz, In memory of Ann Steffens; AFL-CIO; Capital District Support Group; Crossgates Mall; DeNooyer Chevrolet, Inc.; Galesi Group / Rotterdam Ventures Inc.; Goldstein Auto Group; Golub Foundation; In memory of Bob & Lynn Rasmussen; New York State United Teachers; No Name Graphics; Rowlands & Barranca Agency; Sidney & Beatrice Albert Foundation; Sisters of St. Joseph of Corondelet; Summit Appliance; The Center for Rheumatology; Ulster Federal Credit Union Teams: Anna’s Angels; Demetria’s Friends; Guys and Dolls; In Memory of Viola Zinzow; Joe Meaney; Lauren’s Team; McLaughlin; Prancer’s Dancers; Suzy’s Team; Team Rafferty; Team Sandy; Team Susan King And the Winners are: June Bender, In Memory of Viola Zinzow and Joe Meaney Manhattan 7th Annual Walk On June 12, 2011, Battery Park was filled with people who were “Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma”. More than 275 walkers raised over $45,000 to help find a cause and cure for scleroderma. Everyone who attended enjoyed great food, prizes and music. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this day a huge success! Walk Chairs: Lindsay Cowan; Olga Cassarella Corporate Sponsors: All Star Beverage; Battery Gardens; Bulgari; Lord & Taylor; Marc Jacobs; Soho Grand Hotel; Teams: Blue Stork; Dawson Scleroderma Foundation; For Carol; In loving memory of Elizabeth Ramacho; In Loving Memory of Theresa “Tisa” Chai; Maija’s Marchers; Marion’s Marchers; Pat Scarantino; Peg’s People; Savino’s Sassy Supporters; Team Beverly; Team Chinelli; Team Connie; Team Cowan; Team Eileen; Team Jean O’Sullivan; Team Joanne; Team Lola; Team Marcia; Team Skehill; Team Yolanda; Tiese Mahabir; Torey Buckley And the Winners are: Janet Chinelli, Team Chinelli Syracuse 7th Annual Walk On June 12, 2011 more than 170 walkers braved the weather for “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma”at Onondaga Lake Park. On a very wet day, these hearty souls raised awareness and $11,500 for scleroderma. There were plenty of fantastic raffle prizes to win, food to eat and people to talk to. Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time and talents to make this walk successful! Walk Chairs: Kara Peck; Nancy Sumner; Lynn & Jan Heaviside Corporate Sponsors: Ten Count Farm; POMCO Group; J. Strategies, Inc; Mosaic Associates; Dunkin Donuts; Moe’s Southwest Grill; Teams: Macri Unlimited; Nancy’s Nomads; Team Ashlee; Team Christine; Team GiGi; Team Janine; Team Lee; Team Sutton; Team Touron; Karen Keohane; Team Hart And the Winners are: Lynne & Jan Heaviside, Team Christine Stamford 6th Annual Walk Westhill High School was again home to Stamford’s “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma” walk. On June 26, 2011, almost 100 walkers raised over $16,500 to help find a cause and cure for scleroderma. Congratulations Stamford on a job well done!!! Walk Chairs: Pat & Pete Gerardi; Angie & Mary Contadino Corporate Sponsors: Crane Foundation; Columbiettes, St. Augustine Council 41; Patriot National Bank; Accurate Lock and Hardware Co., Inc.; Accurate Tool & Die; Crystal Rock Water Teams: Italian Stalions; Janna’s Team; Nonna Donna; Patti Cakes; Robin’s Eggs; Wendy’s Warriors And the Winners are: Maria Narvaez, Patti Cakes Rochester 6th Annual Walk Great food, prizes, music and friends all came together to create a special atmosphere at the June 4, 2011, “Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma Walk” at Seneca Park. With 290 walkers raising over $44,500, this day a huge success! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard (and hopefully you stayed mostly dry). Walk Chairs: Dorothy O’Brien; Rosa Johnson; Marilyn Sibley; Diane Reynolds Corporate Sponsors: Ginna Nuclear Power Plant; Women In This Together; Constellation Brand, Inc; AMF Dewey Gardens Lanes; Dave’s Sidewalk Café; Kayium Gallery; MVP Health Care; Tantalo Photography Teams: Abber 2; Chesh Kat; Darling; FAMEous; Fighting Irish; Forever Friends; Gabby’s All Stars; Garland’s Gallop; Hands to Hair; Hare Raisers; I Love Kay; JoAnne; Peter Hunt; Roxie’s Rascals; Sanchez for Rosa; Sindoni Posse; Suzi’s Supporters; Team Tielens; Walkers 4 Wanda And the Winners are: Val Fenti, Hare Raisers Buffalo 5th Annual Walk On Saturday, June 11, 2011 Island Park was host to more than 160 walkers who were walking to find a cause and cure for scleroderma. Participants raised over $10,300 on this day to honor those with scleroderma and remember those who have lost their battle. While this was the 5th “Stepping Out” walk as a Tri-State Chapter member, it was the 16th time a walk to benefit scleroderma has been held in the Buffalo area. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this event a success. Walk Chairs: Lisa Fazio-Beeson; Matt Turcotte; Tom Fazio Corporate Sponsors: Great Northern Pizza Kitchen Teams: Anne Hauck; Kathy’s Krew; Made of Steel; Merna May’s Marchers; Steps For Sandie; Team Heer; Team Tony; Williamsville North And the Winners are: Noreen & Albert Platten, Kathy’s Krew Poughkeepsie 5th Annual Walk Vassar College was host to 100 people who were walking to find a cause and cure for scleroderma. On Saturday, June 18, participants raised more than $11,000 for the “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma” walk. It was a great day as people gathered to raise awareness and enjoy the camaraderie as they made a difference for the cause. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this event happen. Walk Chairs: Carolyn & Scott Cornell Corporate Sponsors: Salute Restaurant; Kingston Nissan Teams: Kelly Family; Molly’s Angels; Sclerovivors; Team Jodi; Team Terri; Team Val; Walkin for FISH And the Winners are: Antonietta Chiocchi, Sclerovivors, Team Val Plattsburgh 3rd Annual Walk On June 12, 2011 Beekmantown Town Hall Park was filled with 270 walkers who came together to raise awareness and over $13,500 for fight against scleroderma. There were plenty of fantastic prizes to win, food to eat and people to talk to. Walk Chairs: Kate Duprey; John & Pam Munson; Aimee Demers-Bourgeois; Christine Waters Corporate Sponsors: Best Buy; Kavanaugh Realty; Murnane Building Contractors; Plattsburgh Roller Derby; Taylor Rental Teams: B M School; Best Buy; Kate’s Lakers; King’s Kids; Munson Crew; Perry Girls; RIP RED; The Jess Family; Team Mooso; The Purcell’s And the Winners are: Alyssa Waters, RIP RED Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Binghamton, NY Permit No. 21 59 Front Street Binghamton, NY 13905-1701 Scleroderma Foundation / Tri-State, Inc. Chapter Founders Mark Flapan, Ph.D. Helene Flapan, M.A. Board of Directors President Jeff Mace Vice President Bruce Cowan Treasurer Rosemary Markoff Secretary June Bender Members Maryann Caliri Emily Chillino Andrea Goldstein Gerold Kirschner Marc Krieger Estelle Randolph Debra Signorelli Patricia Waszmer Joanie Weick Staff Executive Director Jay Peak Office Manager Thomas Knapp Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Co-Chairs Harry Spiera, M.D. Mount Sinai, School of Medicine Robert Spiera, M.D. Hospital for Special Surgery Members Howard Blumstein, M.D. Rheumatology Associates of Long Island Avram Goldberg, M.D. Scleroderma & Raynauds Treatment Center North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System Jessica Gordon, M.D. Hospital for Special Surgery Barry L. Gruber, M.D. Long Island Regional Arthritis & Osteoporosis Care, PC Charles P. Malone, Jr. M.D. The Hand Surgery Center, Beth Israel Medical Center Maria Luisa Padilla, M.D. Mount Sinai, School of Medicine Naomi F. Rothfield, M.D. University of Connecticut School of Medicine Lee Shapiro, M.D. Center for Rheumatology Disclaimer The Scleroderma Foundation/Tri-State, Inc. Chapter in no way endorses any of the drugs or treatments in this newsletter. The information is provided to keep its readers informed. Because the manifestations and serverity of scleroderma may vary, individualized medical management is essential. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all drugs and treatments be discussed with the reader’s physician(s) to assure proper evaulation and treatment. If we have inadvertently, omitted or misspelled your name, please call 800-867-0885. Director of Development & Fundraising Electronic Newsletters Contact Sign up for your FREE weekly email newsletter at www. scleroderma.org For up-to-date information and the latest news about research, treatments, advocacy efforts, special events and other activities to raise awareness. Alex Matich phone: (800) 867-0885 fax: (607) 723-2039 [email protected] If you prefer to receive this newsletter electronically and want to stay abreast of Tri-State activities, please e-mail us at [email protected] or call 800-867-0885 Visit http://picasaweb.google.com/sdtristate and see thousands of Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma 2011 pictures. Fall 2011 Educational Forums September 17, 2011 - Albany Educational Fourm Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Speakers: Lee Shapiro, M.D.; Mark Pettus, M.D.; Celeste Freeman, OTR/L,CHT; Jessica Farrell, Pharm.D September 24, 2011 - Rochester Educational Fourm University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Speakers: Andreea Coca, M.D.; Lawrence Saubermann, M.D. October 15, 2011 - Delaware Valley / Tri-State Joint Chapter Forum Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sommerville, NJ 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Speakers: Speaker TBA; Rose Payne, CHHC November 12, 2011 - Syracuse Educational Forum St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Care Syracuse, NY 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m Speakers: Mary Abdulky, M.D.; Dr. Joseph Camerino; Speaker TBA November 19, 2011 - HSS Research Forum Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY 12:30 p.m. - 4:00p.m. Speakers: Thomas A. Medsger Jr., M.D.; Edwin Chan, M.D.; Robert Spiera, M.D. Tri-State Educational Forums are free to attend. Go to www.SclerodermaTriState.org for speaker line-up and other information. View videos of speakers from past TriTri-State is on Facebook! Tell your friends and family to visit our link and like us. This is a friendly place where people can get information on fundraisers, forums and and hold discussions and grow from one another’s experiences. Check us out at http://on.fb.me/SclerodermaTriState. While your are checking out great social sites, visit the Tri-State YouTube channel... www.youtube.com/sftristate and see video presentations of all the Tri-State walks.
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