Our Past Beneficiaries

2012 | raised $11,000

Children's Advancement Fund, Inc. (CAF) provides funding to help Connecticut children access therapy services. Therapists will participate with the organization and the organization will fund the therapy. Covered therapy will be traditional and evidence-based occupational, physical and speech and language therapy.
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2011 | raised $12,000

Crayons for Cancer began in 2008 with a small pot of money donated by the Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church. These funds helped support an idea that Crayons for Cancer founder, Emily Christensen, to melt a box of crayons down into fun shapes and sell them in order to make money for kids with cancer in honor and memory of her friend TJ who died just before reaching his 4th birthday. So, with the $50 they purchased some cooking trays in different shapes (stars, hearts, etc), approached multiple restaurants about donating used crayons, and started their mission.
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2010 | raised $18,000

AmericanWarrior began in 2006 when their founder had the opportunity to visit the World War II Memorial. During this visit Christopher realized the one thing missing from the Memorial was World War II Veterans. Chris knew that most Veterans were unable to see their memorial. From this experience Chris had a vision to motivate hundreds to make a patriotic difference and send these heroes to their Memorial, before it was too late.
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2009 | raised $42,000

For more than 30 years, the Saint Francis NICU staff has provided comprehensive care to its most vulnerable patients. The NICU provides treatment for major newborn disorders such as: Pre-maturity, respiratory distress syndrome, congenital malformations, metabolic disorders and birth asphyxia. To date, the Saint Francis NICU has provided specialty care to more than 9,000 babies.
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2008 | raised $32,000

My Sisters' Place started its first homeless shelter on Capen Street in Hartford in 1982. For nearly 25 years, we were the only shelter in Hartford capable of caring for both mother and child. Now we operate three separate facilities providing numerous programs and services. During a typical year, My Sisters' Place will serve over 600 women and children by providing housing, food, and other basic needs.
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2006–2007 | raised $36,000

The Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress was formed in May 1986 as a special interest group to advocate for persons with Down syndrome in the state of Connecticut. Today we are a welcoming and supportive network of over 350 parents, numerous professionals and over 20 advocacy groups statewide.
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