An Amazing Evening for a Great Cause

The Rye Y celebrated three outstanding volunteers and raised funds for its Y Care 

Financial Assistance Program at its annual benefit on Saturday, June 3 at Harrison Meadows Country Club. Everyone raised a glass to former board members Courtney Bennett and Frances DeThomas, who received the Gold Spirit Award, and Barbara Brunner, who received the Community Service Award.  

The event featured a live auction led by Christie’s auctioneer Joey Quigley, and entertainment by Eric Dittelman, a finalist on the hit TV show “America’s Got Talent”, who “mystified and amazed” the crowd with apparent mindreading skills. The three honorees included 

Through Y Cares, the Rye Y provides camp, childcare, membership, and program subsidies, ensuring that <everyone> can experience all the Y has to offer regardless of their ability to pay. Y Cares also supports programs that are offered free of charge to the community, including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA for cancer survivors and Safety Around Water, a drowning prevention initiative for young children.

Rye Y Board President Jon Elsen and his wife Ellen
The Rye Y’s “All-Star” staffers: Kathy Lynam, Valerie Griffin, Lisa Tidball, CEO Sabrina Murphy, Denise Woodin, Liliana Gudino, Ana Cervantes, and Erika Llanos
County Legislator Catherine Parker takes the stage with mentalist Eric Dittelman.
County Executive George Latimer and his wife Robin
Dmitri Lenna and Carolyn Cook-Lenna
Anand and Staci Ramachandran
Leah and Russell Viault with Kristen Hoft, and Michael Rafa
Bart and Rachel Breinin
Dinah and Jim Howland
Award recipients Frances DeThomas, Courtney Bennett, and Barbara Brunner
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