Cruisin' for a Cause raises a record $90,000!

Prior to the event this year, I had a chance to chat briefly with our executive director, Bill Castiglione, who gave me the short version of Cruisin' for a Cause's history. The first year of the event was just on the Canandaigua Lady, which can hold approximately 120 people.  At this point,  Steamboat Landing didn't even exist!  These were the days before the live auction, silent auction and complimentary wines. As it continued to grow, the event was moved inside the restaurant's ballroom and one cruise was split into two.

Well things have definitely come a long way. Not only did 650 local resident attend this year's festivities, Ontario ARC raised more than $90,000 -- a record breaking amount in its 19th year!  

And from the looks of things, attendees had a blast! 

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Cruisin' for a Cause is definitely a labor of love for all that are involved. It takes hard work and dedication -- but it always pays off!  We are always looking for dynamic people who are willing to get involved by joining the Cruisin' for a Cause committee.  If you or someone you know is interested in participating, don't wait until next year!  Contact Donna Auria today at 585-919-2191 and make a difference for people with developmental disabilities in Ontario County!

A special thank you this year's committee:  Elizabeth Palmatier (committee chair), Rob Anania, Donna Auria, John Beca, Lynn Bessell, Bill Castiglione, Jim Colizzi, Joan Curry, Miriam Gould, Karl Hagen, Ginny Kellogg, Kris Kriegelstein, Denver Lannon, Mike Mancuso, Daye Parsons, Jill Peek, Diane Pogoda, Kim Stewart, Margaret Urlacher, Michele Wistner, Denny Wyckoff.