Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation

A number of "wish list" items will be presented by the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation, Inc., at 4 p.m. Tuesday to benefit sick children at the B&L Wholesale Pediatric Treament Center.

The treatment center is located at Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The goods will also benefit the Center for Pediatric Biomedical Research.

Donated items include an iPad, camera, toys, photo printing supplies and a cell electroporation system to the research center.

Attending the presentation will be medical staff and also Mark and Laurie Napoleone (Michael's parents) along with board members of the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation.

Michael's parents established a foundation in his memory after he died in 2006 from Burkitt's Lymphoma/Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. During Michael’s year-long illness, the community rallied around the family to assist with food, gas, medical bills and other necessities.

The foundation was created to give back to those who cared, give forward to those in need, and to support research efforts in finding a cure for childhood cancer. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization with the mission to “Lend a Hand for Hope” by:

• Assisting families whose children are undergoing cancer treatment with expenses related to hospital stays; provide those children with support during treatment and the means to remain connected with school, family and friends.
• Supporting ongoing research efforts in pediatric blood cancers.
• Offering assistance to youth organizations and community sports programs in Michael’s memory.

Tim Walton and Rob Credi, owners of TopLine Shirt Company and Vintage Reserve, wanted a way to give back to the community; Father's Day and the Michael Napoleone Foundation has given  them an opportunity. This Father's Day, Walton and Credi will be offering single shirts, with your custom design printed on them just for dad.

"It's great" says Walton. "Every kid wants to give their father something special and this gives them a chance to do it at their budget and at the same time, it benefits a great cause." 

Each of the shirts for this special will be printed using Walton's digital printer, so all the shirts can be printed with unlimited colors. "The image will be dyed into the fabric so it's a Father's Day gift that will last forever. It won't crackle or wear-off".

Being the only screen print shop in Batavia to own a digital printer, Credi says "it's a great niche and great unique way to give back to the community. We hope people take advantage of this great opportunity".

The custom shirts are discounted to $6.99 so that children can afford them and at the same time $5 from each shirt will be donated to the Napoleone Foundation.

 For more info about the fundraiser, you can call the store at 585-219-4311.

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GRAND PRIZE

FIVE-COURSE GOURMET DINNER

FOR 10

WITH WINE PAIRINGS

Hosted by the Micahel Napoleone Foundation

Board of Directors

Prepared by “Chef” Mark Napoleone and Sous Chefs

Limo Service Provided (some distance restrictions)

WHO:  You and Nine of Your Friends

WHEN:  March 20, 2010    Beginning at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:  An Intimate Home Setting in Batavia

TICKET COST:  One Chance for $10 or three for $20

Drawing Will be Held at T.F. Brown’s on March 5, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

Winners Need Not be Present

All Proceeds Benefit Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation, Inc.

All contributions are Tax Deductible

For Ticket Information Contact Joanne at 585-343-3631 or Julie at 585-356-2244

For more information about the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation….www.michaelshope.org