Posted: January 1, 2008
To Our Dear Friends,
First of all let me take the time to thank everyone that made 2007 a successful year! Because of your generosity we were able to assist 104 families that have children currently stricken with leukemia. For this, we are forever grateful.
We held 1 bowlathon last year, in May (Wantagh Lanes, Wantagh, NY), It was a tremendous success and we thank all the participants and are looking forward to many more bowlathons with you all in the future.
We would also like to thank our local representative from the Professional Bowlers Association; Mr. Joe Biscardi, who joined us in May, bowling, signing autographs, and taking pictures with all the kids.!
Currently, we are feverishly preparing for our upcoming bowlathon at Wantagh Lanes, Wantagh, NY, (May 10 th , 2008). We are hoping for an even greater turn out than last year. Our foundation is giving approximately 99% of all proceeds directly to those in need, keeping only about 1% for expenses. We that work at this foundation are all volunteers and to us this is a labor of love as Pauly meant the world to all of us and it is in his spirit that we gain the strength to continue our efforts to help other children.
For all of you that have been with us, THANK YOU and please continue to support us. To all the new comers, WELCOME and we look forward to a long working relationship with you. You may contact us at: Pins For Pauly Foundation, 24 Kenny Avenue, Merrick, NY, 11566. Or call us at tel. 516-379-8885, or fax us at 516-378-6880.
For those of you that know me, you already know what Pauly meant to my family and me. For those of you that are hearing my words for the first time, let me say this to you; when a child touches your heart in such a special way and changes your life, and then you lose that child, nothing is the same. If we can help to put a smile on a child’s face, or assist a family in any way, while they are also fighting that same pain we felt, then we will continue to do so, for as long as God gives us the strength to do it!! I remain;
Sincerely Yours,
Alexander J. Exarchou, Chairman P4P
