Wappinger Family Fun Day - Wappingers Falls, New York

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The 6th Annual Wappinger Family Fun Day is scheduled for May 17, 2008 from 11:00 - 4:00 and planning is underway. Previous sponsors should be receiving their letters asking to join us again in sponsoring this fun-filled family oriented event. For anyone interested in becoming a sponsor, please download a sponsorship application at the "Become a Sponsor" page and mail it in. This year's event will be to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $550.8 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers. The Society's Home Office is based in White Plains, NY. The Society has dedicated itself to being one of the top-rated voluntary health agencies in terms of dollars that directly fund our mission. Visit their website at: www.lls.org. Please join our sponsors in support of this cause. Otherwise, we hope to see you at the event.

On July 16th, leaders of Wappinger Family Fun Day met at New Hackensack Fire Department to present $3,636 in charitable donations thanks to this year's 5th Annual event which was held on June 2nd. This year's recipients were the Town of Wappinger Challenger League and New Hackensack Fire Company. Presenting checks to each of these organizations were Dr. Howard Brown and Jennifer Burke of Brown Chiropractic Associates and Tina Cogan of The Enchanted Forest Daycare and Learning Center. Accepting checks were Asst. Chief Frank Paulo and Captain Jeff Mulligan of New Hackensack Fire Company and Bettina Briccetti, founder of the Challenger League, along with two wonderful representatives from the Orange and Yellow teams.

The WFFD staff would like to thank the over 65 local area businesses and organizations that helped contribute to another fun-filled and exciting day. A special thanks to Bella Mia Restaurant and Pizzeria at Degarmo Plaza in Wappinger, who supplied food to all the sponsors and to Hannaford's of Wappinger for supplying water. Also, a special thanks to the Two-by-Two Zoo that came out last minute and joined the fun with some great animals for the kids to pet and hold. A list of sponsors as well as information about this annual event can be found on the web at www.wappingerfamilyday.org. Please help and support these wonderful organizations that contributed to another successful event.

Brown Chiropractic Associates is located at 187 New Hackensack Road in Wappingers Falls. The Enchanted Forest Daycare and Learning Center is located at 90 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls. Both local area businesses have been major sponsors of this event since it's inception.

The 5th Annual Wappinger Family Fun Day went on as scheduled on June 2nd. The weather was incredible and so was the turnout. The WFFD staff would like to thank all the local area businesses and organizations that helped contribute to another fun-filled and exciting day. A special thanks to the Two By Two Zoo that came out last minute and joined the fun with some great animals for the kids to pet and hold. For a list of all our sponsors, please visit the Sponsors page and help support these wonderful establishments. Stay tuned for more information.

The 5th Annual Wappinger Family Fun Day is scheduled for June 2nd, 2007 from 11:00 - 4:00 and planning is underway. Previous sponsors should be receiving their letters asking to join us again in sponsoring this fun-filled family oriented event. For anyone interested in becoming a sponsor, please download a sponsorship application at the "Become a Sponsor" page and mail it in. This year's event will be to help out 15-year old Bettina Briccetti, the founder of the Wappinger Challenger League. Bettina started the league for children with disabilities. A family friend suffers from a seizure disorder and is unable to play baseball in the regular league due to his disabilities. So, Bettina contacted the Wappinger Little League and put together the Challenger League. She obtained a charter, secured insurance, ordered uniforms and worked out a budget. The Challenger League is in its third year with 30 kids participating. Now, she is in the process of designing a special field for handicapped children. That's where we hope to assist her in this endeavor. Please join us in helping her cause. Hope to see you there or becoming a sponsor.

On August 1st, leaders of Wappinger Family Fun Day met at New Hackensack Fire Department to present $5,200 in charitable donations thanks to this year's 4th Annual event, which was held on May 20th. This year's recipients were St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and New Hackensack Fire Company. Presenting checks of $2,600 each to these organizations were Dr. Howard Brown and Jennifer Burke of Brown Chiropractic Associates and Tina Cogan of The Enchanted Forest Daycare and Learning Center.

The WFFD staff would like to thank the over 60 local area businesses and organizations that helped contribute to another fun-filled and exciting day. A special thanks to Bella Mia Restaurant and Pizzeria at Degarmo Plaza in Wappinger, who supplied food to all the sponsors and to Stop-N-Shop of Wappinger for supplying water. A list of sponsors as well as information about this annual event can be found on the web at www.wappingerfamilyday.org. Please help and support these wonderful organizations that contributed to another successful event.

Next year's event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 19th. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Dr. Brown's office at (845) 297-3751 or visit the website and download a sponsorship form at the "Become a Sponsor" page and mail to the address provided. Brown Chiropractic Associates is located at 187 New Hackensack Road in Wappingers Falls. The Enchanted Forest Daycare and Learning Center is located at 90 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls. Both local area businesses have been major sponsors of this event since it's inception.

The 4th Annual Wappinger Family Fun Day went on as scheduled on May 20th. While the weather may have lowered attendance slightly, the event was still very successful and will see proceeds distributed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and New Hackensack Fire Company. Even with the lower than anticipated attendance, this year's event looks to have collected charitable donations of almost $4,000. The WFFD staff would like to thank the over 60 local area businesses and organizations that helped contribute to another fun-filled and exciting day. For a list of all our sponsors, please visit the Sponsors page and help support these wonderful establishments. Stay tuned for more information.

New Hackensack and Autism Awareness Recipients of Wappinger Family Fun Day Proceeds

On June 21st, the leaders of Wappinger Family Fun Day met at New Hackensack Fire Department to present over $3,000 in charitable donations thanks to the success this year's 3rd Annual event. Receiving checks were Asst. Chief Frank Paulo from New Hackensack Fire

Department, and Karen Kosack from The Autism Awareness Society of the Hudson Valley. Presenting checks of $1,250 and $1,225 respectfully to each of these organizations were Dr. Howard Brown and Jennifer Burke of Brown Chiropractic Associates and Christina Cogan of The Enchanted Forest Daycare and Learning Center. In addition to the proceeds, a helicopter raffle courtesy of Associated Aircraft Group located at the Dutchess County Airport, raised $775 to benefit Autism Awareness.

The date for next year's event has already been selected and will be Saturday, May 20th. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor for the event is invited to call Dr. Brown's office at (845) 297-3751 or visit our website at www.wappingerfamilyday.org and download a sponsorship form from our "Become a Sponsor" page and mail it to the address provided.

Thanks to all that attended the 3rd Annual Wappinger Family Day. It was a very successful day with over 28 local area businesses on hand and over 2,000 attendees. The weather was terrific. The morning started with a helicopter ride from Associated Aircraft Group, located at the Dutchess County Airport, for a few children and their fathers from New Hackensack Fire Department that are living with autism. Then began the big day of fun, games, and health and safety tips provided by local area businesses. In addition to all the great things available for the attendees free of charge, Alamo Ambulance and a staff of Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians inspected almost 50 child seats for proper installation; which 8 seats were replaced free of charge. Check out the Photo Gallery for pictures from throughout the day! More news will follow...

To recognize the efforts put forth by Dr. Howard Brown of Brown Chiropractic Associates, Tina Cogan of The Enchanted Forest Daycare and Learning Center, Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero, at the request of New Hackensack Fire Department, has added the Wappinger Family Fun Day website link to the Town of Wappinger website. Thanks to Supervisor Ruggiero for his recognition.

New Hackensack and Alamo Ambulance Recipients of Wappinger Family Fun Day Proceeds

It was a quiet night on the evening of June 22nd when the leaders of Wappinger Family Fun Day met at New Hackensack Fire Department to present a total of $1,500 in charitable donations thanks to the success of the 2004 event. Receiving checks were Asst. Chief Frank Paulo and Fire Prevention Coordinator Tony Marquez for New Hackensack Fire Department, and Jim Hess from Alamo Ambulance Service.

Both organizations were strong participants in the event. The Fire Department, under the direction of Asst. Chief Paulo, provided a location for this ever growing annual community event. In addition, they provided fire safety tips through the use of the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Responses Fire Safety Trailer. Mr. Hess and Alamo Ambulance performed car seat safety inspections.

Presenting checks of $750 to each of these community services were Dr. Howard Brown and Jennifer Burke of Brown Chiropractic Associates and Christina Cogan of The Enchanted Forest Daycare and Learning Center. Both the chiropractic office and the daycare center are located in Wappingers and work closely with children and their families.

"We present these donations on behalf of our Wappinger event to services in our community that are dedicated to the health and safety of our families. These two represent just that," said Dr. Brown. "The New Hackensack Fire Department was such a great assistance in our event and all their firefighters are volunteers. Mr. Hess came with a team from Alamo Ambulance and checked every car seat that came by them. If they didn't approve of the quality of a car seat, they took it and then replaced it for the family at no charge!"

Wappingers Family Fun Day had its 2nd annual event on May 29th, 2004. Nearly 1,000 people attended this year's event, which was full of free games and prizes for children to win. There was music provided by Mark Bolger from Star 93.3 FM and dancing too. Children played with "Renee" from the Hudson Valley Renegades, clowns, and "Sparky and Pumper" from New Hackensack. They also enjoyed face painting done by members of Stop and Shop. Along with the car seat inspections from Alamo, there were free finger printing and photo ID's from the Dutchess County Sheriff, a blood drive by Hudson Valley Blood Services, and free spinal exams by Brown Chiropractic Associates.

Plans have already begun for the 2005 event. The date will be Saturday, May 21st. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor for the event is invited to call Dr. Brown's office at (845) 297-3751 or visit our website at www.wappingerfamilyday.org and download a sponsorship form from our "Become a Sponsor" page and mail it to the address provided.

The 2nd Annual "Wappinger Family Fun Day" event took place on May 29, 2004. The weather was beautiful and approximately 1,000 residents attended the event. Children were provided with essential information on crime prevention, child safety, and environmental awareness. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department was on hand to provide FREE finger printing of all children. Alamo Ambulance Service provided car seat safety inspections and were available with an ambulance to show the kids. New Hackensack Fire Department shared their fire trucks and taught fire safety tips to the children with the help of the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response’s Fire Safety Trailer.

In addition, there was a special appearance by Mark Bolger of Star 93.3 Radio, “Rookie” of The Hudson Valley Renegades and “Sparky” the Fire Dog.

Brown Chiropractic Associates provided FREE spinal exams and scoliosis screenings and distributed vital information on disease prevention and specific health issues that affect children. Proceeds from the event were donated to Alamo Ambulance's Car Seat Safety Group and to New Hackensack Fire Department to say thanks for the services they provide for our community.