Water-Ski Fundraiser
On Thursday, June 26, beginning at noon at the Statue of Liberty, Richie La Placa, a friend of one of our parents, will head up the Hudson River, waterskiing over 50 miles to raise money for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation. This is a marathon event, appropriate to commemorate the marathon kids with brain and spinal cord tumors and their families face every day.
Richie's efforts recognize Ashley Elizabeth Gankiewicz. Only six years old, she has undergone surgeries and over a year of chemotherapy. She continues to battle various medical issues. Her mother, Stacy Mariano, says of her, "Despite everything she has gone through, Ashley continues to brighten the world and especially mine. When you look at Ashley you see that none of her challenges have broken her little spirit to love life no matter what comes her way."
To make a per-mile donation to Richie, enter the amount below:
