Created Date: March 12, 2015
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Fight Night! Round III Pietro vs. DMD
Thank you to everyone who took part in our third annual FIGHT NIGHT ROUND III. We are always blown away with the support and outreach we receive from our donors, our families and our friends. A Huge Thank you to all our Fight Sponsors, without your continued support we would not be able to have such successful events. Thank you to Investors Bank, Jabour Realty, Dr. Joseph Lattinelli, Ben Bay Realty, Stepping Stones, La Bella & Guarino funeral home, Empire State Bank, Arthur Aidala, Marianne Bertuna and El Caribe Caterers.
We took a disease that was INVISBLE to all us, and we gave it a face, Pietro’s face. His big round brown eyes, button nose and a smile that will melt any heart. Our story, Pietro’s story has captured your hearts and you have enabled us to have the strength to fight and become the driving force behind the movement of funding research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It’s amazing how a small group of individuals in one community can ban together to accomplish great things. Manni and I are so thankful to each of you for allowing yourselves to “see” our mission of love and join our fight for a cure.
This year we honored a few special people in our life. Anthony S. Pennachio Sr. and Joseph “JoJo” Pennachio Sr. of Floral Fantasy were presented with the “The Ultimate Fighter Award”. Anthony and Joe Joe learned about Pietrosfight in December of 2012 and since then have been thinking of different ways to get everyone they know involved. They are the type of men that are always there to help if someone is in need. If they have something that you need it’s yours no questions asked. They are constantly giving back and they are two people who are always paying it forward. We are honored to have them fighting with us, beside us every step of the way.
We honored Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello and presented him with the “The Cure Fighter Award”. It takes someone special to bring hundreds of people together every week and someone extraordinary to organize annual festivals, spiritual ceremonies for all ages, youth events and holiday extravaganzas. For members of St. Bernard’s, they are lucky to have that someone special. Father Jamie is always willing and able to attend our events and lead us in Prayer sometimes at very short notice but he is there time and time again. We appreciate the guidance and blessings he provides all that he does to support our journey.
We honored Rosanna Rizzo and Dawn Ortiz of Stepping Stones Nursery School and presented them with “The Love Fighter Award”. Their support from the very first day will hold a special place in our hearts. Dawn and Roe should be proud of what you have created over the last 13 years. They have became a pivotal part of our community and certainly a pivotal part of our life. Stepping Stones went from being my sons nursery school to our extended family. We are thankful to have them by our side.
A Big thank you to Bay Ridge Honda for donating a Brand New Honda Accord to be raffled off year after year. Their commitment to Pietrosfight.org is helping change the future and improve the lives of all boys with DMD.
A special Thank You to Senator Golden, who fights with us day after day, side by side with us since day one. His commitment to this foundation is truly remarkable and we can’t thank him enough. He introduced a resolution into the senate on Pietros behalf which was passed unanimously, and has held press conferences to get the word out there about Pietrosfight. Also, Pietro is just in love with him. Bay Ridge is lucky to have a leader that truly cares about his community.
A warm thank you to everyone who placed an advertisement in our journal, included something in our Goody Bag, donated something to be raffled off or donated their time and energy event after event with their services. Photography by Daniel Marino, http://danmarinophoto.com/ , Stas Furman from Factor 5 Films, Entertainment DJ Steven Retas from SR Entertainment, , Photo booth by Creativshots Photobooths, Crunchie Munchies Cookies, Divinerooms.com, UTZ , Bagel Boy, Terranova Bagels, Century 21 department stores, Wahlgreens, TD Bank, Villabate, Aunt Butchies and Investors Bank.
A big thank you to our special guest dancers of Star Struck Dance Company, Live performance by The Rat Pak, Kim Sozzi and Judy Torres!
Last but certainly not least, thank you to all PIETROS FIGHTING VOLUNTEERS you made the night come to life and run smoothly. Your individual strengths come together to create an unstoppable team and we are thrilled to have you fighting on our side.
After every successful event we celebrate how far we have come, the advancements we have made, and the hope that exists. That is all possible thanks to your unending commitment and immense generosity. In joining our mission you have become a member of our our Fight and of our family, strengthening the love that we share for Pietro and one another. Together we are giving Pietro a chance to LIVE and Do it ALL!
We took a disease that was INVISBLE to all us, and we gave it a face, Pietro’s face. His big round brown eyes, button nose and a smile that will melt any heart. Our story, Pietro’s story has captured your hearts and you have enabled us to have the strength to fight and become the driving force behind the movement of funding research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It’s amazing how a small group of individuals in one community can ban together to accomplish great things. Manni and I are so thankful to each of you for allowing yourselves to “see” our mission of love and join our fight for a cure.
This year we honored a few special people in our life. Anthony S. Pennachio Sr. and Joseph “JoJo” Pennachio Sr. of Floral Fantasy were presented with the “The Ultimate Fighter Award”. Anthony and Joe Joe learned about Pietrosfight in December of 2012 and since then have been thinking of different ways to get everyone they know involved. They are the type of men that are always there to help if someone is in need. If they have something that you need it’s yours no questions asked. They are constantly giving back and they are two people who are always paying it forward. We are honored to have them fighting with us, beside us every step of the way.
We honored Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello and presented him with the “The Cure Fighter Award”. It takes someone special to bring hundreds of people together every week and someone extraordinary to organize annual festivals, spiritual ceremonies for all ages, youth events and holiday extravaganzas. For members of St. Bernard’s, they are lucky to have that someone special. Father Jamie is always willing and able to attend our events and lead us in Prayer sometimes at very short notice but he is there time and time again. We appreciate the guidance and blessings he provides all that he does to support our journey.
We honored Rosanna Rizzo and Dawn Ortiz of Stepping Stones Nursery School and presented them with “The Love Fighter Award”. Their support from the very first day will hold a special place in our hearts. Dawn and Roe should be proud of what you have created over the last 13 years. They have became a pivotal part of our community and certainly a pivotal part of our life. Stepping Stones went from being my sons nursery school to our extended family. We are thankful to have them by our side.
A Big thank you to Bay Ridge Honda for donating a Brand New Honda Accord to be raffled off year after year. Their commitment to Pietrosfight.org is helping change the future and improve the lives of all boys with DMD.
A special Thank You to Senator Golden, who fights with us day after day, side by side with us since day one. His commitment to this foundation is truly remarkable and we can’t thank him enough. He introduced a resolution into the senate on Pietros behalf which was passed unanimously, and has held press conferences to get the word out there about Pietrosfight. Also, Pietro is just in love with him. Bay Ridge is lucky to have a leader that truly cares about his community.
A warm thank you to everyone who placed an advertisement in our journal, included something in our Goody Bag, donated something to be raffled off or donated their time and energy event after event with their services. Photography by Daniel Marino, http://danmarinophoto.com/ , Stas Furman from Factor 5 Films, Entertainment DJ Steven Retas from SR Entertainment, , Photo booth by Creativshots Photobooths, Crunchie Munchies Cookies, Divinerooms.com, UTZ , Bagel Boy, Terranova Bagels, Century 21 department stores, Wahlgreens, TD Bank, Villabate, Aunt Butchies and Investors Bank.
A big thank you to our special guest dancers of Star Struck Dance Company, Live performance by The Rat Pak, Kim Sozzi and Judy Torres!
Last but certainly not least, thank you to all PIETROS FIGHTING VOLUNTEERS you made the night come to life and run smoothly. Your individual strengths come together to create an unstoppable team and we are thrilled to have you fighting on our side.
After every successful event we celebrate how far we have come, the advancements we have made, and the hope that exists. That is all possible thanks to your unending commitment and immense generosity. In joining our mission you have become a member of our our Fight and of our family, strengthening the love that we share for Pietro and one another. Together we are giving Pietro a chance to LIVE and Do it ALL!