It's been ten years since we began our mission to help the families of children with cancer and blood disorders through Lainie's Angels. We are very proud to say that with your help and compassion, we have come a long way. In honor of this special occasion, we've filled this year's calendar with a number of exciting events in which we hope you can participate.
Below, you'll find a listing of these celebrations and all of the details you'll need to participate. As always, we thank you for your support and hope to see you this year!
Thursday, June 17th - Wine-tasting and Dinner at Marco Polo Restaurant and Tavern
Join us for an evening of fine food and wine as the Marco Polo Restaurant and Tavern of Summit hosts our first event of the year, commemorating the ten year anniversary of Lainie's Angels. Hosted by the Kyritsis family, this evening promises to be an intimate affair. Come enjoy the company of friends and help us kick-off our anniversary celebrations!
For reservations, please call 732-407-3116
$50.00 dollars per person
Date: Thursday, June 17th
Location: Summit, New Jersey
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
City Line Deli and Grille Supports Lainie's Angels
Help City Line Deli and Grille support the families of children with cancer and blood disorders. Visit City Line at 261 Plainfield Road in Edison anytime from now until June 30th and they will donate 10% of every purchase to Lainie's Angels! Plus, special coupons that allow an additional percentage of your purchase to be donated to Lainie's Angels will be available at the Deli. So tell your friends and family to come over to City Line Deli and Grille, and join them as they support the mission of Lainie's Angels.
Date: Now through June 30th
Location: 261 Plainfield Road (at Woodrow Wilson Drive) Edison, NJ
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 - 8th Annual Kicks for Kids with Cancer and Blood Disorders
Join us for a day of fun, fitness and activity on the soccer fields as we once again put on our cleats and sneakers for Kicks for Kids. Participate in our 5k Run/Walk or play pick-up soccer all day long! Enjoy a presentation by the Red Bulls Street Team and a special Red Bulls player, along with our Balloon Launch and lots of food and fun!
Date: Sunday, October 3rd
Location: St. Joseph High School for Boys, Metuchen, New Jersey
Time: Registration time (to come)
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Thursday, October 28th - Chips for Kids
Join us for our big ten-year celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, as we present our Casino night, Chips for Kids. Help us celebrate Lainie's Angels first ten years, as we honor all those who have helped us in our mission of compassionate care for the families of children with cancer and blood disorders. More information to come in a save the date card and invitation.
Date: Thursday, October 28th
Location: The Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, New York
Time: 7 pm to 11 pm
Thursday, April 30th- Nothin' but Net in 2010!
Once again, Woodrow Wilson Middle School hosted its annual charity basketball game during the school's Spirit Week to benefit the Lainie's Angels Foundation. The teachers vs. students basketball game was a huge success, and together the students and faculty were able to raise $2,000 towards our mission of providing peer support to the parents of children suffering from cancer and blood disorders.
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Sunday, October 5th - Continued Success in 2008!
Lainie's Angels would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of participants, volunteers and benefactors who joined us for our 5th Annual Kicks for Kids with Cancer and Blood Disorders.
This year, youth teams from across the state participated in our all-day soccer marathons at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. And, thanks to the generous support of everyone involved, we were able to raise $27,000 towards our mission of providing peer support for the families of sick children.
Now, time to get ready for next year's Kick - see you there!
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Sunday, October 7th - A Great Day For A Great Cause!
Lainie's Angels would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of participants, volunteers and benefactors who joined us for our 4th Annual Kicks for Kids with Cancer and Blood Disorders.
This year, youth teams from across the state participated in our all-day soccer marathons at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. And, thanks to the generous support of everyone involved, we were able to raise nearly $20,000 towards our mission of providing peer support for the families of sick children.
Now, time to get ready for next year's Kick - see you there!
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Comics for Kids 2007: Another Night of Laughter
Despite some particularly tough weather, this year's Comics for Kids was a wonderful night filled with friends and laughs. All of us at Lainie's Angels would like to extend a big thanks to all of those who made it out to support our cause. We'd especially like to thank Caroline's on Broadway for hosting the event as well as Ann Design, Ellen Karis, Mike Dillon, and Rick Younger for sharing their comedic talents with us. Check back soon for pictures and highlights of the event.
The Third Annual Kicks for Kids - Another Success in 2006!
Many thanks to all who attended and contributed to our third annual Kicks for Kids with Cancer and Blood Disorders on October 1st. Despite some early morning rain, the day was a major success, with close to 1,000 people in attendance, and plenty of soccer to go around - with organized games that included teams from Edison, South Plainfield, Colonia and others. RedBulls midfielder Todd Dunivant was on hand to address the crowds and sign autographs, and local signing talent Justina performed some of her great songs. All told, we raised close to $16,000 for Lainie's Angels programs - putting us squarely on a path for an even bigger event next year.
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The JaM Foundation for Life held its fourth annual fundraiser on Monday, May 1 to benefit Lainie's Angels. Over 200 guests filled the Cavo Café Lounge in Astoria, NY to honor the lives of three unique individuals: John and Mike Katsimatides and Lainie Afendoulis, in whose memories the charities were founded.
A significant portion of the event's proceeds will benefit Lainie's Angels' in-hospital peer support and Parent Advocate programs. Specifically, funds have been earmarked to pilot a project in partnership with Mount Sinai School of Medicine and its educational arm, The Morchand Center, to help pediatric medical students and residents understand the special needs of families with children facing life-threatening illnesses.
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Kicks for Kids Scores Another Success in 2005!
Sunday, October 2nd brought well over a thousand children, parents, and coaches to St. Joseph's High School in Metuchen, New Jersey for our second annual Kicks for Kids with Cancer and Blood Disorders, a day-long marathon of soccer, friends and fun that raised over $15,000 for the Lainie's Angels foundation.
The day kicked off with the roar of engines, as a fleet of motorcycles launched the Kicks for Kids Run/Walk at 10:00 AM, with a lap around the St. Joseph's running track. More than one hundred people joined in the 5k trek through the spacious and beautiful grounds of the high school campus. Meanwhile, the first of over twenty scheduled soccer matches were off and running, with youth and adult players from a wide range of local leagues joining in on the fun.
Other highlights of the day included:
- The soccer skills area, where hundreds of kids tested their abilities at dribbling, passing and shooting with Spencer Rockman, director of Rovers International Soccer.
- Music by local singer/songwriter Justina, whose set of acoustic tunes was enthusiastically received by her appreciative audience.
- An appearance by Jeff Parke, defender for the New York/New Jersey MetroStars, who spent several hours chatting with the kids and signing soccer balls.
- The debut of a new Kicks for Kids tradition, the Balloon Launch, which saw a colorful bouquet of over 400 balloons, dedicated to the honor or memory of loved ones, rising into the sky.
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A Great Time for a Great Cause at Comics for Kids!
May 5th, 2005 was a night of friends, fun and laughter, as Lainie's Angel's Comics for Kids fundraiser drew a full house to Frank's Restaurant in downtown Manhattan. Attendees enjoyed an array of delectable hors d'oeuvres and fine spirits, while event emcee Ellen Karis kept the laughs coming with a roster of talented performers that included Jessica Kirson, Greg Vaccarello and Wali Collins.
Heartfelt thanks go out to all who attended, with special acknowledgement to everyone who worked so hard to make Comics for Kids a success, including chairman Dominic Calla, the Molinari family of Frank's Restaurant, and our line-up of comedians.
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Hundreds of kids, coaches, and parents turned out for the 1st Annual Kicks for Kids with Cancer and Blood Disorders event. In conjunction with the Edison United Soccer Association (EUSA) and Rovers International Soccer Camps, we were able to keep the ball rolling all day long!
The event raised close to $11,000, and many parents and families were on hand to hear about the Lainie's Angels mission, and the need for parent advocacy. In all, it was a great time, and we look forward to doing it again next year.
Special thanks goes out t? NY/NJ MetroStars defender Chris Leitch, who stopped by and took time to sign autographs and meet with children. We'd also like to thank MetroStars marketing coordinator Brian Picinic who arranged (and manned) the very popular MetroStars goal throughout the day.
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Wine growers from all across Michigan were on hand to help us celebrate Valentine's Day and raise awareness for the Lainie's Angels cause.
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Over 300 people turned out for our wine tasting with Kevin Zraly! A great time was had by all, and the event raised over $70,000 for the Lainie's Angels mission.
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Thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors, our Charity Golf Classic was a great success!
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