Calendar of Events
Find out about upcoming, ongoing and recent community events.
Upcoming Events
May 20-30, Grant for Golisano's Kids Auction. One of the hospital's wonderful Stroll teams will auction off a signed Detroit Red Wings jersey, signed by Nicklas Lidstrom, on eBay. Visit their site for more information or visit their Facebook group.
May 23, Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee Day, local Dunkin' Donuts shop. Donate $1 to Golisano Children's Hospital and receive a free iced coffee.
May 25, Geneseo Walmart Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, 4235 Veteran Dr., Geneseo. From 3 to 7 p.m. $9 dinner includes ½ chicken, roll and butter, potato salad and coleslaw prepared by Chiavetta’s. All proceeds benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital.
May 25-28, Roc City Rib Fest, Ontario Beach Park. Enjoy some of the best barbeque in the Northeast during this beloved Memorial Day weekend festival, which benefits Golisano Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $5 and are free for children younger than 12 years old. For more information, visit www.roccityribfest.com. To volunteer, please call (585) 273-5948.
June 9, 9th annual Team Ali-Gaiters Clam Bake Event, Fireman Training Grounds, 321 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. Join in on this great outdoor family gathering from 2 to 7 p.m. to celebrate and raise funds to help patients treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Children’s Heart Center. Please contact Jackie Klube at (585) 624-4759 for details.
June 9-10, Gananda Garaga Sale Fundraiser. The parents of Miracle Kid Leah McAdam are accepting items, which they'll sell to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital at their community garage sale. To arrange item pick-up or transport, please contact David McAdam at (856) 607-7604 or dbmcadam@yahoo.com or you're welcome to call Debbi Napolitano at (585) 820-1962 or dnapjayhawk@yahoo.com.
June 16, Kids Helping Kids Charity Event, Dryer Road Park, Victor. Join in on this day of family fun from noon to 5 p.m. with a chicken barbeque, bounce houses, great activities and a silent auction. The event is free and open to all. Proceeds from the sale of t-shirts, bracelets and other merchandize will benefit Golisano Children's Hospital. For more information, please email Marchbaby21@hotmail.com.
June 20, B&L Wholesale Supply Golf Tournament, call (585) 273-5948 for details. B&L Wholesale Supply has raised more than $1 million for Golisano Children's Hospital over the years.
June 25, 5th annual Cheshire A/V Golf. Visit http://cheshireav.com/index.php/our-community for more information.
July 13, Gift of the Rose Art Exhibit Opening Reception, 1570 Art Gallery, 1570 East Avenue. From 6 to 8:30 p.m., an opening reception will be held to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital. To find out more, visit the Gift of the Rose blog or email PEGH61@aol.com.
July 21, Ten Ugly Men Festival, Genesee Valley Park. Join in on this much-anticipated summer festival to help local charities. General admission tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door and are free for children 12 years old and younger. Please visit www.tenuglymen.com for more information or call (585) 273-5948 if you’d like to volunteer at this year’s event.
Aug. 6, 10th annual Kittelberger Charity GolfTournament, call (585) 273-5498 for details.
Aug. 13, RE/MAX Plus Golf Tournament. Contact Jaci Cannan at (585) 279-8040 for details.
Aug. 25, Fairport Music & Food Festival, Lift Bridge Lane in Fairport. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly celebration of music and food, which will run from noon to 10 p.m. to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and free for children 12 years old and younger. For further details, please visit www.fairportmusicfest.com. Please Rob Burch (585) 703-0957 or Andy McDermott at (585) 370-3831 to find out about sponsorship opportunities. To volunteer, please email kclark04@rochester.rr.com.
Aug. 27, 15th annual Ed Kaufmann Golf Tournament, call (585) 273-5948 for details.
Aug. 27, 16th annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Golf Classic, call (585) 273-5498 or click here for details.
Sept. 10, Kayak for Kids, Canandaigua Lake. An avid kayaker and grateful father, Steve Clough will paddle from one end of Canadaigua Lake to the other and back; a 16-mile trek each way. If you'd like to sponsor Clough, please visit this donation page, or contact him at sclough@angeloplanninggroup.com or (585) 568-6975.
Sept. 13-21, J/24 World Championship, Rochester Yacht Club, 5555 Saint Paul Blvd. in Rochester. Throughout this world championship sailing competition, raffles will be held to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division. Visit the J/24 World Championship page to learn more.
Oct. 7, Cruise for a Cruise, Caribbean. Enjoy a tropical cruise and a portion of the proceeds with benefit Golisano Children's Hospital. Visit http://cruiseforacause.org/ for more information.
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