Our Sponsors

The Hance Family Foundation is blessed to have so much support from our sponsors. Here is a list of just SOME of our many supporters…. Want to join this list and be featured on our Official Race Shirt and on signs at the event? Email info@hancefamilyfoundation.org for more information.

Jefferies & Co, Inc.

Dr. Joseph Ruisi, D.D.S.P.C.
Douglas Vetter
New York Mets
New York Islanders

Basia Woods
The Herbrich Family
Willa Hance
Con-Kel Landscaping
Chilelli Masonry & Design
The Katinas Family
The White Family
Knight Securities
Headstrong
The Craig Family
Eileen Duggan

stubhub! Where fans buy and sell tickets
Dom’s Landscaping/Integrity Masonry
The Luger/ Hildebrandt Family
The Martin/Coniglio Family
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Bank of Montreal
Evolution

bodyking.com

Center Stage Performing Arts Studio

The Baldassano Family

Equilend

Advent Software

WJH Appraisal Services

King Kullen

The Caldon Family

Trophy Depot

The GaNun Family

The Iannitti Family

Auramet Trading

The Dunn Family

Jack Duggan’s Pub and Restaurant

The Votruba Family

The Reilly Family

Cigna

Commercial Risk

Betbanc Inc.

Dr. Lynn Pombonyo

Joe Perrone

Taylor’s Hearth and Leisure

Elite Environmental Services

Joe Pelletiere

Tulip Bake Shop

Seneca Capital

Village Pizza

Trinity Restaurant

Princess Katie and Racer Steve

The 45′s

Bishopsgate

DJ Grip

Jump Around Bouncers

J. Fallon’s Tap Room

The Cupcake Corner

p[ART]y Art Studio

D&J Refreshments

Send in the Clowns

Law Offices of James McCrorie

La Bottega

….And there are more. For a complete list, please check back here for continued updates.  Also – Please pay it forward and support our supporters whenever you can!

Thank you ALL!

**IMPORTANT** THIS ENTRY FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BEFORE YOU CAN SLIDE-

UNDER 18? – DON’T FORGET YOU HAVE TO GET A PARENT/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE!! We will have extra forms on hand, but not extra parents..so make sure you get it filled out beforehand if you need to!

ENTRY FORM

SPONSOR FORM

New: HFF MUD SLIDE!!

Don’t forget to be creative and have fun.

OUR NEWEST FUNDRAISING ADDITION TO FAMILY FUN DAY:

AMERICAN EXPRESS POINTS DONATIONS
HFF is listed as a recognized Foundation with AMEX. That means people can donate their American Express points. Donating points which will convert to a dollar
contribution to our foundation. The conversion is $10 for every 1,000
points.

The simple steps are as follows:

1) Go to: http://www.membersgive.com

2) On the right side of the page, Go to Contribute Now box and click on
Donate Now.

3) Type Hance in the search box and then click on Emma Alyson & Kate Hance
Family Foundation.

4) Click on Donate Now button.

5) Go to Membership Rewards Points. You can redeem Membership Rewards points
in increments of 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000, 100,000, 250,000, 500,000,
and 1,000,000 points. The charity of your choice will receive $10 for every
1,000 points redeemed.

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Auction Items are still being accepted.  Donate as a family, individual, or business; large items or small; we are grateful for any and all items.  Email heatherasencio@yahoo.com for the large auction OR deanadevine@gmail.com with donations to our new addition, EAK Raffle Jr.

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Online donations are accepted through various outlets.  www.hancefamilyfoundation.org/donate provides clickable links for donating through JUSTGIVE and PAYPAL.

If you are sponsoring a runner/walker, visit their fundraising page via www.justregister.net

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Joe Pelletiere will once again be riding in the N.Y.C., 5 Boro’s Bike Tour on Sunday May 6^th. to raise awareness for the Hance Family Foundation.  This will be his third year riding to honor the memories of Emma, Alyson and Kate, and the HFF so appreciates his hard work and effort!

Joe’s bike will be adorned with the Foundation Logos.  This is a good opportunity to raise awareness to the Foundation’s many good works.  If you would like to support Joe’s ride you may send donations directly to the foundation.  Please write Bike Tour in the memo field so we can keep track of the donations.  In advance, Thank You.

Checks may be sent to:

The Hance Family Foundation
P.O. Box 20795
Floral Park, NY 11002

Online donations in support of Joe can be made here.  Again, just write Bike Tour  in the space provided so we can keep track of donations.  THANKS, Joe, for your never-ending support!

The 3rd Annual Emma, Alyson, and Katie Hance  Day with the NY Islanders was a great time!

Well over 450 HFF supporters arrived at Nassau Colliseum on Sunday to enjoy hot dogs, music, games, and each other’s company. Official HFF Shirts this year were bright blue, and it was a treat to see them taking over first the parking lot, and then the stands inside the Colliseum.  What a great feeling, to look around and know that every blue shirt, all around the rink, meant another person remembering Emma, Alyson, and Katie; another person helping to form the tremendous legacy that is The Hance Family Foundation – a phenomenal organization for children.

The Islanders, as always, were wonderful hosts, interviewing Board member Brad Katinas, and showcasing the HFF logo all over the JumboTron.  Two HFF supporters also spent some time on the ice: they were eligible for the snapshot competition.  John Power and Keith Reichert tried their hardest to win the grand prize – a NEW CAR!!…. No such luck, but there’s always next year.

100 of our participants came as the Foundation’s guests: children and staff members of PAL in New York City.  We have a formed a strong partnership with this wonderful organization, and there are Beautiful Me groups ongoing at their sites throughout the year.

Third time’s a charm- and truly the charm of this special day will be remembered for a long time.

On Saturday, March 10, members of EAK Projects…You & Me took part in the second annual You & Me Bowling Together.  Nearly 100 students from Washington Street School, Floral Park-Bellerose School, and John Lewis Childs School were invited to us at the Sheridan Lanes in Mineola.

Kids bowled together with their buddies and made new friends from different schools, all with the help of student volunteers from Floral Park Memorial High School.  Meanwhile, parents got a chance to socialize with other parents they may not have normally spent time with.  Everyone was treated to snacks, pizza, dessert, and even a few raffles prizes.

You & Me expanding outside the boundaries of school – what a fun experience for all!

When:  April 1st, 20121:00pm – Family Friendly Tailgate with music, food, and games

3:00pm – Game starts

Where : Nassau Coliseum, Tailgate Party in LOT 9

$30 Per Person: includes ticket to the Islanders vs. Senators game, HFF T-shirt, Hot Dog, bag of chips, and bottle of water. **Payment must be received in advance to reserve your seats. **

VEIW & PRINT A FLIER

This event is our way, at the Hance Family Foundation, to say THANK YOU for your support and to give you an opportunity to spend a day with friends, family and the Islanders without breaking the bank.

TO OBTAIN TICKETS:

• Call Denise (516) 358-4525 to schedule a time to drop off payment and retrieve tickets @ 225 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park

• Call John (516)775-3030 for additional options

• Tickets PURCHASED BEFOREHAND CAN be picked up day of the game, but there will be no purchases available game day.

HFF’s Trio of Races and Family Fun Day are May 19th, 2012
Look for information about:
*The newest fundraising item for Family Fun Day*
*Race registration*
*Plus, new for Family Fun Day: more activities and carnival games for your tween*

Happy birthday Katie,

I can not believe you’re 8 today, I am just so sad to think about not being with you everyday, but especially today.  There is not a word that can describe the pain I have not being able to give u a giant hug and kiss. You give the best kisses, I would give anything for one more kiss from you.
If  you were here with mmommy and daddy we would be on our way to Vermont to go skiing with Aunt Isabelle, Uncle Mark, Aunt Melissa and Uncle Brad.  We would be staying in that fabulous we stayed in, the last time you skiied.  You and Abbey would be loving ski school by now, not like the last time,  when you both had to be bribed every morning to go. We would have cake for you and Ryan, he is 12 today.   I know you would have really taken to skiing like mma and Alyson were.  I can not think about ever skiing again, there are so many things that I can not bring myself to do without you.  I loved skiing, but now it makes me cry.  No Woodloch and no Vermont since you left.  I hope you’re having a great day playing in the snow and skiing down the perfect slope with Emma and Alyson.
Thank you for being such a big help with Kasey, you are a great big sister.  Kiss your sisters for me.
Love mommy

We have been busy planning our annual events and hope that you’ll join us.  Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Spring:

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 : Third Annual Emma, Alyson, and Katie Hance Day with the NY Islanders

SATURDAY, MAY 19 (rain or shine): The Hance Family Foundation 5K Run/Walk with the Floral Park Youth Council

Race Info                                               Register Online                                                 Printable Form

SATURDAY, MAY 19 : Family Fun Day (rain date Sunday May 20)

Of course, there will be lots more information as these dates draw near….but we wanted to give you plenty of time to clear your schedules!!  SEE YOU ALL THEN!!!!!

The 2011 Christmas Toy Drive collected over 3000 toys and gifts for over 800 underprivileged children.

On Monday, December 19^th, the HFF elves delivered gifts to over 250 children at St. Luke’s elementary school in the Bronx, located in the poorest congressional district in the United States.  A second delivery later in the week was delivered in the same neighborhood to St. Ann’s,  an after school program for local children.  There, 75 children received over 250 gifts.

In addition, in an extension of the Toy Drive, that Tuesday, gifts were delivered to over 40 children at Village Academy in Far Rockaway.   These gifts were purchased from the Heart, Hands, Hope Project budget and included clothing for these children in the correct sizes, a privilege not accorded to many during our drive because of the sheer volume of children we deliver to.

 On Thursday,  December 22^nd, the Foundation met 100 children at the 23rd NYPD Precinct on 162 E. 102nd Street.  Santa was on hand to distribute toys and gifts to mainly shelter children brought to us by a local social worker, or recommended to us by the officers at the precinct.   Here too,  a second delivery was made to this very needy neighborhood, on Christmas Eve, to accommodate families who arrived too late the first night.  The HFF’s elves tried their very hardest to be sure no child was left without a gift on Christmas.

To close out the 2011 Toy Drive, volunteers from the Foundation also discreetly delivered to individual local families in nearby Hempstead, Elmont, Franklin Square, and Floral Park who are struggling financially, and who may not have had a Christmas without help.  

This year’s Toy Drive was an amazing success.  We collected over 3000 gifts under the guidance of  Kate Tuffy.  Special thanks goes out to all the businesses who participated in our drive and helped collect all these toys and gifts, as well as to all the volunteers who donated their time picking up toys, sorting toys, and delivering toys, including the FDNY Engine 83, Hook & Ladder 29.  This could not have been so successful without you all – your time and efforts are greatly appreciated during this busy time of year!

By the end of this year’s toy drive, over 800 children received a gift from the Hance Family Foundation in memory of our three beautiful angels – Emma, Alyson, and Katie.  Thank you ALL for helping us to honor the girls in this remarkable way.

Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Happy 10th Birthday, Alyson!

I cannot believe you are 10 today.  I know exactly what I would buy you : an easel and canvas, also paint and brushes.  You were the best artist, you made so many beautiful pictures for me.  All your artwork is still hanging in the basement.  You made so many books with a picture on every page.  I had a dream you became an art teacher and you also wrote children’s books with amazing illustrations.  It was a great dream and you were such a beautiful, happy woman…and then I woke up.

I miss you so much, Alyson.  Every time I look at your pictures in the basement, I see you smiling at the table, with your crayons and paper, making pictures for your teachers and friends.  You would sit at that table drawing for hours. 

I want you to know that I appreciate all the help you and your sisters are giving me every day.  I really want to be a good mommy to Kasey - like I was to you, Emma, and Katie.  Whenever I am having a hard time, I stop and take a minute, and sing her our special song.  Thank you for all your help.

Happy Birthday.  I know you’re making beautiful art in heaven and I cannot wait until you get to show me someday.

I love you,

Mom