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TheTheresa News
There are no words that can truly express ourheartfelt gratitude to all of our family and friendswho gathered together on “Cinco de Mayo” at theBridgeview Yacht Club.
Birthdays are always special, whateveryour age, and:
May 5thMay 5thMay 5thMay 5thMay 5th was truly a Night toNight toNight toNight toNight toCelebrateCelebrateCelebrateCelebrateCelebrate the 20th Birthday of a littlegirl in a pink wheelchair. We are blessedwith her presence and her impact on thelives of so many.
May 5thMay 5thMay 5thMay 5thMay 5th was a Night to HonorNight to HonorNight to HonorNight to HonorNight to Honor theoutstanding advocacy of Charlie Sabatino, who hasworked “tirelessly and quietly”for people of all ages. Hisphilosophy of making adifference, one day at a time,one step at a time, one personat a time, is a lesson for all of us.
We thank Charlie’s familyfor their presence at thedinner and Past Honoree,Scott Severns, for hispresentation of the TheresaAward to Charlie. A grant willmade in Charlie’s honor to“Camp About Face.”
This program giveschildren who are faciallydisfigured the opportunityto enjoy a summer campexperience.
A FAMILY GATHERING(The Twelfth Annual Theresa Awards)
Summer, 2006
May 5thMay 5thMay 5thMay 5thMay 5th was a Night to RememberNight to RememberNight to RememberNight to RememberNight to Remember theextraordinary life of Scott “Bubba” Pollock. Hislife was one of courage and leadership ... teaching
us how we should live our lives withoutbarriers. As Bubba would say, “Failureis not an Option.”
We thank his parents, Scott and Mady,
sister, Lauren, and his family for
sharing Scott with us. The video of his
life has inspired us all to lead lives of
“giving.” A grant will be made to The Bubba
Fund to help make Bubba’s dreams become
a reality for others.
There are moments in lifethat are very special. Theyare often not planned; theyjust happen. May 5th was oneof those nights. The love ofover 300 people, gatheredtogether to celebrate life,created an energy that willstay with us for many yearsto come. Your support allowsus to help hundreds ofchildren with special needs.
Until our next FamilyGathering, many blessings.
Love,Susan and Vincent
Dante, Lizzy & Robert
Theresa Foundation 2006 Grants
Theresa’s Fun Place $5,000
Roosevelt, New York
Children’s Learning Center at UCP
Recreational equipment
The Bubba Foundation $5,000
Massapequa, New York
(In honor of Scott “Bubba” Pollock)
Camp About Face $5,000
Indianapolis, Indiana
(In honor of Charles P. Sabatino)
Camp About Face $5,000
Indianapolis, Indiana
Volunteer training for
summer camp
Accessible Arts $5,000
Kansas City, Kansas
For the “99 Drums Program”
Levittown Puppet Theatre $ 800
Levittown, New York
Transportation – Four Nassau County
trips to the theatre for
children with disabilities
Long Beach Catholic $ 400Regional SchoolLong Beach, New York
Community Service Award
Long Island Infant and $3,500Developmental ProgramMerrick, New York
Library resources for parents,
providing the most current/topical
information related to their
children with developmental delays/
syndromes
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian $6,300Huntington, New York
Summer membership for children
with special needs
Department of Physical $5,000Education & SportSUNY College at Brockport, NY
Transportation for Camp Abilities
summer program
The Greater Long Island $5,750Wheelchair Athletic ClubLindenhurst, New York
Airfare – 2006 US Junior National
Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Houston, Texas
TWELFTH ANNUAL THERESA AWARDS