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#[1]alternate [2]alternate [email protected] The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc. 39-29 222nd Street Bayside, NY 11361 [3]Donate * [4]Home * [5]About us * [6]Linda's Story * [7]Contact * [8]Gala * [9]Golf * [10]2022 Golf * [11]2022 Gala * [12]2023 Photo Booth * [13]2023 Gala * [14]Annual Report 2024 [15][LINK] (BUTTON) A Year of Dreams 2023 Annual Report Take an in-depth look at how The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc.(TM) has been "Making Dreams Come True"! Our Vision To improve the quality of life of children and young adults with complex medical, physical, developmental and mental health needs, giving joy and happiness. Our Mission To grant manageable, meaningful dreams and experiences to enhance the quality of life of children and young adults living with complex medical, mental health, physical or developmental needs. Our Values Hope - Joy - Equity - Diversity - Possibility - Happiness Introduction "Making dreams come true" is why we do what we do! The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, inc.(TM) has been working since 2017 to grant meaningful and manageable dreams to children and young adults with complex medical, mental health, physical and developmental needs. Dreams are requested directly by applicants and are customized and fulfilled by The Fairy Godmother Foundation Dream Committee. The primary focus areas of the Foundation are the immediate areas surrounding New York City, including associated regions of NY, NJ, CT, PA, and MA as applicable. Dream Program Where do dreams come from? Dream referrals are primarily for individuals residing in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with the majority coming from the New York City - Long Island - Westchester County areas. Referrals primarily come from child life specialists, social workers and nurses working in every children's hospital in the New York - New Jersey metropolitan area, in addition to teachers, health professionals, other foundations, and direct referrals from the community. How does it work? Once a dream application is received, the "Dream Team" Committee reviews it as soon as possible, often within 72 hours. Recipients or their parents / guardians are notified immediately and plans are made to make the dream happen. Some dreams are urgent, especially for those recipients nearing the end of life. For one dream, a teen with cancer asked for a themed birthday party in her ICU room, and it was all able to come together in less than 6 days. Another teen on hospice care asked for a weekend trip to the beach with his family, which was arranged just weeks before his death. What kind of dreams are granted? All dreams are customized to meet the individual requests of the child or young adult. Examples of dreams include furniture, clothing, shopping sprees, family getaways, parties and celebrations, theater tickets, concert experiences, and zoo and aquarium memberships. Many dreams also include siblings, parents, and other family members. Electronics such as smart phones, iPads, and laptops are frequently requested, especially by teens who spend much of their lives in hospitals for the treatment of life-threatening illnesses, providing a way to keep up with family, friends and schoolwork. Many dreams are celebrations - celebrating the end of many rounds of rigorous chemotherapy or simply a break in treatment schedules; getting off of dialysis because of a successful transplant; learning to swim after becoming blind following radiation treatment for a brain tumor. Some dreams are special experiences about which the applicant has always dreamed: - a visit to an amusement park, becoming a "Princess-for-a-day," visiting the American Girl Doll Store, or being a train engineer for a day. * Button * Button * Button * Button * Button * Button * Button * Button Dream Vision Program Several years ago, a teacher asked the Foundation to help provide eye exams and glasses to students with vision concerns who do not have insurance or the resources to pay for them. The Dream Vision Program, which emerged out of this initial request, gives certificates for eye exams and glasses to students. Referrals are largely sent by school teachers, guidance counselors, and social workers who notice that their students cannot see in class. The gift of vision can make a huge difference in a child or teen's life! Linda's Story The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc. was created in 2017 to honor the legacy of an extraordinary young woman Linda Shohatee (1997 - 2016). Linda spent more than half of her life in hospitals. Despite the obstacles she faced, her story is one of strength and tenacity. Linda saw herself as a "survivor," and was relentless in her determination to live life to its fullest. Her birthday celebrations were large themed events, her favorite being a spectacular "Sweet 15 Birthday" at Terrace on the Park. Although Linda's life was full of challenges and far too brief, because of "Fairy Godmothers and Godfathers" in her life, it was truly "Linda's Happy Life." The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York constantly endeavors to replicate some of the kindness Linda experienced by granting manageable, meaningful dreams and experiences to enhance the quality of life of children and young adults living with complex medical, mental health, physical or developmental needs. Number of Dreams 2017-2023 Loading... Note: In 2020, this number includes Dream Gift Cards distributed during the early pandemic to families of children with cancer and children with complex developmental needs with limited financial means. Our Dream Network In 2023, we received Dream referrals from an amazing network of professionals working with the following organizations as well as numerous other healthcare professionals and teachers in and around the NYC-Metro area. * Button * Button * Button * Button * Button * Button Button Button Age of Dream Recipients Loading... The Fairy Godmother Foundation does not have an age cap for dream applicants, because those with complex medical conditions don't stop dreaming when they turn 18. The Foundation considers applicants who are young adults, who have been living with chronic illnesses that started in childhood and continue into young adulthood, such as cancer and transplants. Fundraising Events Making dreams come true takes a lot of time, energy, and most importantly - generous volunteers and donors! Golf Tournament The 2023 Fairy Godmother Golf Tournament at Douglaston Golf Course and Manor honored Detective Miguel Soto for his extraordinary commitment and service to the community. Check out more [16]photos from the event here. Gala On November 10. 2023, the Foundation held the 7th Annual Making Dreams Come True Costume Ball & Gala, in memory of Linda Shohatee. More than 200 guests came to Terrace on the Park in Queens to celebrate the Foundation's work and honored two outstanding individuals, Emily Perl Kingsley and Jason Kingsley. A full gala recap, complete with photos, [17]is available here. Community Events Paper Kraine, a non-profit theatre group in Manhattan, donated the proceeds from a special performance of their show, "Bygone Dreams." The event also connected the Foundation to outstanding Broadway performers, Mercedes Riege and Viktor Leshchenko who volunteered to entertain and emcee at the Gala. Mercedes has also volunteered to be part of the Foundation's Dream Team, making dreams come true for children who are in the hospital, visiting and singing with them. Birthday Fundraiser Donors John and Kate Peiser turned a special birthday event into an informal fundraiser benefiting the Foundation. In lieu of gifts, guests made donations to the Foundation. Throughout the year, friends of the Foundation make donations in honor and in memory of family, friends, and colleagues. All of these events and individuals make more dreams come true! Financials Making dreams come true takes a lot of time, energy, and most importantly - generous volunteers and donors! Notable Numbers Revenue and Other Support * Contributions, Net Special Events Income $60,156 * Investment Income $446 * Total $60,602 Expenses * Program Expenses $19,977 * Administrative Costs $7,638 * Total $27,615 * Assets $32,987 Balance Sheet * Cash, Savings,and Investments $97,690 * Other Assets $5,075 * Total Liabilities $0 * Net Assets $102,765 Financial information is provided for the year ending December 31, 2022, the most recent filing with the I.R.S. For more information, visit the [18]Webpage for The New York State Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau. Thank you donors! The foundation offers sincere thanks and gratitude to all of its 2023 donors. Year Number of Donors Average Donation Top Donation 2022 149 368 $12,500 2023 202 464 $25,000 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2023 Dream Circle Supporters Foundation & Corporate Support Gold * Nicole & Mike Graziano, Goldman Sachs Foundation Silver * Calmoseptine� Inc., Greg Dixon, President Bronze * RSM, Inc. * Tunnel to Towers Foundation Dream Donors * Michael, Erin & Sophie Apmann * Kathleen McCarthy * Rosa Family Sponsors * Calmoseptine, Greg Dixon, President * Lynda Olender * Dana Rosenbloom Individual & Family Support Gold * John & Janet Kornreich * Nicole & Michael Griaziano Silver * Fran D'Agostino * Apmann & McCarthy Family Bronze * Ayello, Harris & Associates * The Capitulo Family * Nancy Cincotta & Andrew Eichenfield * John and Kate Peiser * Nicholas & Marjorie Polydorou * Gail & Robert Walker * 2023 Donors Alex & Evette Anagnostidis Nadine Ansah Michael & Erin Apmann Elizabeth Ayello Yaa Ayensu Mary Ellen Baumann Lynn & Mitch Baumeister Mary Belmont Joanne Bennett Germana Berni Franco Biancamano Zachary Bokhour Patricia Brancaccio Edward & Stephanie Braunstein Chris Cannata Lori Rotskoff & Michael Canter Kathleen Capitulo Andrew & Samantha Capitulo Melissa Capitulo Cecilia Capitulo Emmanuel & Barbara Caravanos Irene & Zaryah Cartagena Jim Cassidy Nancy & Dr. Andrew Cincotta Moira & Michael Clinton Dolly Coleman Jill Cox Jen Crotty Anita Cruso Fran D'Agostino Victoria Daltrui Mary Daly Cristina David Jim Delmore Bill Devlin Judy Dillworth Greg Dixon Terence Dolan Stephen Dolgin Robert & Diane Doyle Janet Eagan Michael Emmerman Joseph Engels Brenda Farrell Blossom Ferguson Hammid Firoozeh Michael & Cecilia Fontana Doris Fontanilla Josephine Gailing Franklin Garcia Fred Gardaphe Alfred & Eileen Gennusa Bridget Geyer Sheila & Vincent Giambanco Mirna Giordano Jeronnie Glanville Diana & Dr. Henry Godfrey David Gomes Mike and Nicole Graziano Stacey Harley Daniel Howley Nancy Indelicato Elisa Infosino Meredith Jensen Rosalin & John Jonat Kolin Kaufmann Mary Kelly Margaret & William Kennedy Michelle Kim Todd Kingsley John Kornreich Colleen Lavelle Ian Lawrence Ann Llewellyn Rush Eric Lustig Margaret & James MacDonald Myrlene Madelon Brian Maguire Agrippino and Patricia Malgioglio Lorcan Malone Susan Marcano James & Kathleen Mardiguian Kenneth Martin Nancy Martin Samantha Matzio Gerard McCabe Kathleen McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Colleen McCarthy Joe & Danielle McCormack Gregory McLaughlin Ellen McLean John McMenamin Virginia & Daniel Meara Brenda Molloy Kelley Mondesire Angelina Monell Wanda Montalvo Zarema Muratova Brian Murphy David Naegele Mariel Nasis-Matuza Anne O'Connell Lynda Olender Tom and Rita O'Neill Brendan Owens Daniel Padro Joe Peiser John Peiser Johanna Peiser James Peiser Michael Pender Francisco Perez Sarah Perl Rebecca Perl Michelle Pinzon Vieira Nicholas Polydorou Diana Porcello Keith Price James Rahill Marjorie Ramirez Kevin Richards Karen Richardson-Joseph Joanne Rocco Janet Rojas Marissa Rosa Megan Ross Keavy Roth Lana Rozentul William Samela Jacqueline & Dimitrios Sapountzis Susan/ Rocco Schiavone Marc Sferrazza Joseph & Kathleen Smith James Smith, CPA Joan Ross Sorkin Virgilio Soto Kenneth & Margaret Staller Penelope Theodoropoulos Brent Tolen Richard Tortora Dan Trabucchi Michael Trager John & Nancy Doyle Trust Maura Vance Tener Veenema Simone Vogel Diane Waranis Savannah Waranis Cortney Waranis Trabucchi Gloria Watts-Garner Maryanne & Richard Wierzbicki Melinda Willens Corey Zbar Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation The Mount Sinai Health System Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (CHONY) - 8Central Martin Family ADLER LAW FIRM, PLLC Dana's Kids, Inc Ayello Harris & Associates, Inc. My Wound Care Plus, Martha R. Kelso RN, LLC NelDerm Paper Kraine Productions Tri-State Shields Football Team Serenity Holistic Healthcare * 2023 Raffle & Auction Donors Michael & Erin Apmann AMC Theatre, Bay Terrace, NY Michael, Erin & Sophie Apmann Avli, Bayside, NY Ayello / Harris & Associates Dr. Elizabeth A. Ayello Bayside Milk Farm Bash Bish Honey, West Copake, NY Billy's Italian Market, Hudson, NY Bourbon Street, Bayside, NY Brittany's Baskets of Hope, LI Build-a-Bear, Westbury, NY Capitulo Family Melissa Capitulo Nancy Cincotta Cooper's Daughter Spirits, Claverack, NY Common Hands Farm, Philmont, NY Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market Crusher Olives Doreen's Designs Hillsdale, NY Douglaston Golf Course The Cuban, Bayside, NY Earthborn Garden, Hillsdale, New York Dr. Andrew Eichenfield A. Scott Harris Iavarone Brothers, New Hyde Park, NY Integrative Pediatrics, LI Joe's Sicilian Bakery, Bayside, NY Maggie Mays, Bayside, NY Martha's Bakery, Bayside, NY Maria's of Bayside, NY Marbella, Bayside, NY Laura Martin Ken Martin Colleen McCarthy Brian Murphy Mariel Nasis-Matuza Newbury Comics Westbury, NY Outback Steak House Red Bull Rosa Family Dana Saide Trader Joe's, Third Ave, NYC Trader Joe's, Rego Park, NY Trader Joe's, Westbury, NY Turner Farms, South Egremont, MA Anita Velasquez Vine Gate Lavender Floral Farm Vitality Center Donors for Poster Dream Donors Kathleen McCarthy McCarthy Rosa Family Brother (name) Apmann Board Members & Volunteers _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Officers Kathleen Capitulo PhD, RN, FAAN, IIWCC, President & Founder Elizabeth A. Ayello PhD, RN, ETN, CWON FAAN, Vice President Nancy Cincotta LCSW, LMSW, MPhil, Vice President Colleen McCarthy MS, RN, PNP, Secretary Mariel Nasis-Matuza CPNP, Treasurer Directors Michael Apmann MBA Melissa Capitulo BSN, RN, CPN Rolanda "Dolly" Coleman MA Andrew Eichenfield MD Nancy Indelicato LCSW Laura Martin RN, BSN Brian Murphy Michelle Rae Pinzon Esq. Katie Shea MS Diane Waranis MA Web, Media & Design Consultant AJ Cincotta-Eichenfield LMSW, OSW-C, Lead Volunteers Suzanne Ayello, Marketing Consultant Gary Gabisan & Eric Gonzales, Social Media Ron Capitulo, Finance Committee & Book keeping Scott Harris, Finance Committee Gala Volunteers and Support Germana Berni Brenda Malloy Ron & Diane Mattioli Viktor Leshchenko, entertainer Keith Price Mercedes Riege, entertainer Special Thanks The Foundation is grateful to AJ Cincotta-Eichenfield, a talented Graphic Designer, Visual Artist, and Social Worker. AJ was part of the team that established the Foundation and now provides Web / Media consultation; and to the members of our working Board of Directors and Committees who work magic in service of making dreams come true. Great appreciation is expressed to consultants who have given their time and expertise to the foundation. * Suzanne Ayello, Marketing * Gary Gabisan and Eric Gonzalez of VJ Media Group, Social Media * Stephanie Clemente Esq. & Marc Lieberstein Esq. [19]Donate [INLINE] The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc.(TM) makes dreams come true to improve the quality of life of individuals living with medical, physical, mental health, or developmental challenges and supports other organizations serving these populations. Contact Kathleen Capitulo, PhD, RN, FAAN, IIWCC Founder & Board President [20][email protected] 39-29 222nd Street Bayside, NY 11361 Join the dream team! [21]Contact The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc.(TM) is a charitable, non-profit IRS approved 501 (c)(3) public charity tax exempt organization. Donors may deduct contributions up to 50 percent of their adjusted gross income as itemized deduction. Please check with your tax advisor. 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