Michael’s Down Right Perfect Fundraiser
We are so grateful to Marie Marsilio and the Marsilio family for all of their hard work organizing and hosting the 5th Annual Michael’s Down Right Perfect fundraiser at Cutting Edge Hair Design in Commack. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the event, $5,300 was raised directly for ACDS . . . and we made it onto News 12!
Annual Golf Outing
Annual Golf Outing On July 22, ACDS hosted its annual golf outing at Hempstead Golf & Country Club. The event featured exciting on-the-course activities including a $10,000 hole-in-one contest and first-rate raffles including a signed Islanders jersey. The evening’s program included inspirational remarks from David Foster who lives in an ACDS supported apartment and works as a paint mixer at Home Depot. All proceeds from the outing benefit the ACDS Foundation which supports lifetime programs serving people with developmental disabilities and their families. The event’s title sponsor was Empire Adventure Park whose CEO, Matt Mullen, has been a long-time supporter of ACDS and a key advocate for the golf outing. Additional sponsors include Hugh O’Connell and James E. Fitzgerald, Inc., CCi Voice, Jackie Boy’s Crew Foundation, Community Care Rx, Enterprise Fleet, Valley National Bank, Hefti, G&G Electric, Benfield Electric, Midtown Electric, and Americore Drilling & Cutting. Donate Now
Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting
Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting ACDS was proud to celebrate the opening of the Splash Pad at its Plainview Preschool with a Ribbon Cutting. This dream began with Principal Tricia Leahy, who envisioned a wonderful way for our children to cool off in the summer. She imagined a great splash pad fully accessible to our students with special needs, with elements that spoke to their sensory, gross and fine motor needs. She wanted to bring them some summer fun in the sun and was tireless in bringing this project to fruition. This dream would be just a dream were it not for our incredible funders – Kath O’Brien, President of The Richard J. O’Brien Foundation which honors the memory of her late husband, Rich O’Brien; Tom and Michele Casal of Jackie Boy’s Crew Foundation; Tommy Brull Foundation; and the ACDS PTO. Many thanks also goes to Kerri Ross who donated the beautiful balloon arch décor and The Milk & Sugar Truck which provided delicious treats to enjoy. Donate Now
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration ACDS enjoyed its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 16. The festive affair featured dancers from the Hagen Kavanaugh School of Dance, live music from local band Good Clean Fun and delicious food and drink catered by Kasey’s Kitchen & Cocktails. We were thrilled to honor the wonderful Peter Flyntz, President of FZC Consultants, who patiently and expertly tends to all our IT needs. ACDS is deeply grateful to all our incredible sponsors, especially our Event Sponsors Scahill Law Group and Alera Group; our Ireland Trip Sponsors Hugh O’Connell and James E. Fitzgerald, Inc.; our Group Home Sponsors Mike Durney and family, Community Care Rx, eVero, Colonial Management, and LP Finn; our Guiness Sponsor cci Voice; our Jameson’s Sponsors Valley Bank and NRP Group; our Bailey’s Sponsor Joey Duffy and Family; and our Raffle Basket Sponsors Balloon Mission, JAFPC Architect, Graceann Faulkner, Kath O’Brien, Jane Shimkin, Liz Campbell, Tiana Jones and Tracy Kirley. Donate Now
Snow Ball Dance
Snow Ball Dance Adult Services Hosts Their Annual Snow Ball Dance Many wonderful memories were made at this year’s Snow Ball Dance. Our participants were dressed to the nines and enjoyed dancing to their favorite songs late into the night. With overwhelming support from our community, we were able to enjoy a photo booth which was a huge hit! The event would not be possible without our amazing staff whose enthusiasm and attention to detail make the evening a much-anticipated annual highlight. A special thank you goes to our Event Sponsor, The Cardoza Family, who gave in memory of Ray Cardoza. Huge thanks to our Entertainment Sponsors: the Graney Family, the Musella Family, and the O’Donnell Family. Sweetest thanks to the Greenberg/Tujague family for the beautiful and yummy dessert bar that they donated. Donate Now