Events

1st Annual Saratoga Stroll for Epilepsy will be held on Sunday, September 27th,
at the Saratoga Spa State Park, Columbia Pavilion. Join others for a 3 mile "stroll"
thru the beautiful park! Enjoy a BBQ lunch immediately following. 
Register on or before Sept. 1st, $20/person; after Sept. 1st, $25/person;
children 12 and under are FREE. First 100 registrations will receive a
Saratoga Stroll for Epilepsy t-shirt! View the brochure for more event information.
Registration is required.  If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation,
you may now donate to the Stroll at www.firstgiving.com/26240.

Please note, there will be a $6 Parking/Entrance Fee if you do not receive a parking
pass from the Foundation prior to the event.  The Foundation will mail
you a pass once we receive your registration.  Please allow a few days for mailing.

Thank you to our current top sponsors:

LUNCH SPONSOR:               PARKING SPONSOR:

              

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES SPONSORS:   

                         

MEDIA SPONSORS:

  

      

Sponsorship opportunities at many levels are still available!

 

6th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held on Monday, October 5th, 2009,
at the Wolferts Roost Country Club.  Golfers will enjoy a BBQ lunch from
11:00am-12:15pm, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30pm (note earlier time!). 
The Awards Reception will be held at 6pm following golf, which will include
a cocktail hour, food stations, raffle prizes and live auction. 
$225/golfer; $900/foursome.

NEW THIS YEAR -  Each golfer will receive a NIKE Windshirt and golf gloves;
the Titleist and Cobra 2010 line will be available for you to check-out and demo
(not yet in stores!); have your own personal cigar rolled by Habana Premium Cigars;
chair massages on the course by The Ivy Spa; Hole in One prizes include a
3 Series BMW courtesy of Capital Cities, a custom fit golf package from Northway 8
Golf Center and a $500 gift card from Price Chopper!  Prizes will be awarded to the
top 6 foursomes (yes, that's 6, not 3 so you do have a chance to win!)!

Also, raffle tickets are available for the chance to win a 52" FLAT SCREEN TV!
Tickets cost $20 each; 4 for $50; 10 for $100.  Please call Susan at (518) 456-7501
or email at skaczynski@epilepsyneny.com to purchase your's today! 
Drawing to be held day of event.

Special thanks to our returning Event Sponsor Turf Hotels!

Lunch Sponsors: Jaeger & Flynn Associates and First Niagara Bank

Awards Reception Sponsor: Bette & Cring Construction Group

Media Sponsors:                

   

Last year's event was sold out, so register early to save your spot!  

To register or find out about sponsorship opportunities, please download the forms or 
call Susan at (518) 456-7501 or email at skaczynski@epilepsyneny.com.  

Bowl for Epilepsy was held on Monday, June 1st, at Sunset Recreation, Albany. 
Approximately 165 bowlers attended and over $21,000 was raised!  Two games of
bowling, and pizza and refreshments donated by local businessess were enjoyed by
the bowlers!  Pictures of the event coming soon!

The Top Fundraisers received prizes.  They were:  Individual:  Lillie Reittinger;
Family Team:  The Contento's; Company Team:  Verizon.  Thank you for the great
fundraising work!

Thank you to our sponsors:

"300 Club" Sponsors:  Verizon Foundation, Capital Neurological Associates

Lane Sponsors:  Price Chopper Golub Foundation, The Priority Group of Companies, 
Sandler Training

Media Sponsors:  JAMZ 96.3, WVCR 88.3 The Saint 

 

Parent Support Group is held at the Foundation office, located at
3 Washington Square, Albany.  Please call the office for the next meeting date. 
Registration is required.  Contact Lori Kidd (518) 456-7501 or lkidd@epilepsyneny.com.

Teen To Teen is a social teen support group for teens with epilepsy 
ages 13-19.  Meetings are held at the Foundation office, located at 3 Washington Square, Albany.  Please call the office for the
next meeting date.  Registration is required.  Contact Debbie at (518) 456-7501
or email at dbain@epilepsyneny.com.  

The Annual Dinner was held on Wednesday, November 12th at Wolferts Roost
Country Club. Individuals and businesses who supported the Foundation over the
past year were recognized for their support and dedication to our endeavors,
as well as the current Winning Kids.  View this year's honorees and photos.

Confections in Chocolate, our largest annual fundraiser, was held on
Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at Wolferts Roost Country Club.  We are pleased to
announce that we raised almost $60,000!  Approximately 250 attendees enjoyed an
evening of cocktails, music, dancing, entertainment, silent and live auctions, dinner,
and an array of chocolate desserts - the highlight of the evening!  This year's theme
was "Hooray for Hollywood!" and many dressed to suit the theme! 
Photos coming soon!

Thank you to our SPONSORS for supporting our annual Chocolate event!