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February 17, 2009
6th Annual Happiness House "Sold Out" Gala Dinner & Auction Event Raises $39,000
Senator Michael F. Nozzolio Honored as 2nd Recipient of the "Happiness is Helping" Humanitarian Award
Happiness House/Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association recently held its 6th Annual Gala Dinner & Auction Event. Founding and Major Sponsor Belhurst, in Geneva, hosted the event which was presented by Five Star Bank, the underwriter of this event.
"The Happiness Is Helping" Humanitarian Award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who dedicate their time to advocate for and on behalf of people with development disabilities, and whose accomplishments are consistent with the mission and vision of Happiness House. Senator Michael F. Nozzolio demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication, commitment to our agency, the families we serve, and the community at large. He shows exemplary leadership, cooperation and hard work in his service to others, and has made an outstanding contribution to individuals with disabilities. Happiness House honored Senator Michael F. Nozzolio as the 2nd recipient of the "Happiness Is Helping" Humanitarian Award.
Distinguished guests included Happiness House Board Members, community leaders, and representatives from our Sponsors including: Founding & Major Sponsor ~ Belhurst; Underwriter ~ Five Star Bank; Major ~ Excellus BlueCross BlueShield; Corporate Sponsors: The Bonadio Group, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Wealth Strategies Group, Capstone Information Technologies Inc., Community Bank N.A., First Niagara Bank, Massa Construction Inc., and Relph Benefit Advisors, and our Table Sponsors: Harris Beach, P.L.L.C, Mr. Mark D. & Mrs. Mary Herlihy Gearan, & Mr. Harry & Mrs. Ann Burt.
All proceeds from this event will be utilized to maintain the highest quality programs and services that enrich the lives of the children, adults and families we serve.
Happiness House- Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association is a private nonprofit health and human service agency that has been serving communities in the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York since 1969. Today with sites in Geneva, Canandaigua, Gorham, and Waterloo, Happiness House offers an array of educational program, recreational and family support services for children and adults with and without disabilities who reside in Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties. On average Happiness House serves 1,000 individuals and their families each year.
CONTACT:
Cheryl L. Coppola
Development Director
(585) 394-9510
ccoppola@happinesshouse.org