We had a BALL at our Adaptive Tennis Fun sessions at Lake Isle Sportime Tennis!
WOW!
We just finished our last spring session for 2019 and will resume this summer!
Stay Tuned for Updates on our Facebook page!
Adaptive Tennis Fun has just ended for Spring 2019!
We will resume this summer for Special or Chronic Medical Needs Children!!!
No experience necessary!
Exercises, Drills, and Team Rallies!
At Lake Isle Sportime Tennis - 660 White Plains Road in Eastchester, NY
Just $18 per child ages 5 and up!
(We needed to raise the price per session to cover the cost of the courts, racquets, staff, Pro, insurance, and refreshments...)
One Sibling FREE!
Starting Date - TBA
One Hour Sessions
Please fill out the Registration Form below
Just $18 per session
Please pre-register for ALL 5 sessions
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Wanted: Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator and Program Leader
See more information on our Jobs page...
If you missed our CPK FUNdraiser, you can JOIN US for our
"Make it Happen!"
Fundraiser!!!
We need to raise $1000 per program for start up costs...
Please, please donate ANY amount possible!!!
It will go a long way to support our MISSION!!!
LET THERAPEUTIC RECREATION HELP BRING QUALITY OF LIFE TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, CHRONIC ILLNESS, AND THOSE AT RISK FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT!!!
Please donate what ever you can!!!
Fun For Cure, Inc. is grateful for you!!!
Flo Pecoraro-Egan CTRS, MSEd, Founder
- May 2017
I would like to honor our very first donor, The Bernard Malberg Charitable Trust and the donation coordinator, Mr. Edward Flower, Trustee. With their generous donation of $25,000.00, we can continue our mission at little or no cost to the families we serve.
Thank you with all my heart!
Florence
- October 2017
In honor of Bernard Malberg, Esq., our most generous donor, we are naming our new Senior Citizen's Home Therapeutic Recreation Program after him. It shall be named the "Bernard Malberg Senior's Fun For Cure" Program.
Thank you to Iris and Saiid
Cafe Owners
and all who came to our Fun For Cure, Inc.
Raise Awareness Day Event!
at Café E 4:2
72 Main Street
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
Acoustic Music
Bates
Cartolano Trio
Rachel Norman
Open Mic
Bates information, samples, and latest CD available for purchase at: https://batesofficial.com/
Our mission is to promote healing and wellness through Therapeutic Recreation!
Any donations we recieved from this event will directly fund our TR programs for this coming August 2018!
Thank You All Who Joined Us for
Fun For Cure, Inc.'s
Summertime
Raise Awareness Day!
At Cafe E 4:2
72 Main Street
Tuckahoe, Ny 10707
We Plan the Same Event THIS SUMMER!!!
Come See Our Local Musicians and Performers
Delicious Food and Drinks until 9pm
This is a Free Event
All Ages Invited
Donations Will Be Graciously Accepted!
Fun For Cure, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit dedicated to promoting health and wellness for children with special needs, chronic or medical issues, and those at risk for abuse or neglect. We specialize in Therapeutic Recreation and Group Support Visit us at www.funforcure.org to learn more about our mission and services!
New Performers Welcome Ages 13 and Up... Call 914 588 5069
Wanted: Hosting Facility for our
FUN FOR CURE, INC. THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AWARENESS DAY!
Series 2019
Spread the Word!!!
The benefits of TR are endless... Social, physical, emotional, cognitive, neurological, psychological, spiritual, sensory, behavioral, memory building, self-esteem, talents/skills, and so much more!
Event #1 was at California Pizza Kitchen, Central Ave., Hartsdale, NY on Nov. 7th - noon to 10pm
Event #2 was at Barnes and Noble in Scarsdale, NY on their Grand Opening week December 2016
Barnes and Noble in Yonkers, Dec. 2018,
And of course, Cafe E 4:2 in Tuckahoe in July 2018
Interested in hosting our event at your facility?
Or exhibiting a display table?
For information, email Flo or Arlene at contactfunforcure@gmail.com or call 914 588 5069
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New "Fun with Fruits and Veggies" Special Needs Crafts and Nutrition Program Introduced...
See Form Below...
Have your family's leisure history assessed for FREE!
Also, FREE REFRESHMENTS and ACTIVITIES!
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Thank you to all who entered our
GIFT BASKET RAFFLE !
You brought us closer to promoting health and wellness through Therapeutic Recreation endeavors for children with special needs and chronic illness with our goal of $1500….
We've reached over $500 for the first seven giftbaskets!!!
This goal is still underway and will help us to implement our 10 week therapeutic Music - Movement- Performance Fun program for children all ages! Families are invited to participate! Sign up online or send your inquiries to contactfunforcure@gmail.com !!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!!!
Congratulations to Steven Schwartz, Dylan Tee, Monica Pernerstorfer, Paula Gogliormella, Susan Duffy, Dierdre Tracey, Mary Rose, Frank D'Erasmo, and Jackie Salerno!!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our GENEROUS sponsors...
Rosanne from Lagond Music School, Nick from
Trader Joes in Eastchester, Rob from Scarsdale Pizza Station, Cameron from Starbucks in Eastchester, Charlie from Pine Brook Fitness, Joe from Swirl 'n Joy in Tuckahoe, Pat from Pinot's Palette in
Tuckahoe, The Garth Road Inn in Scarsdale, Home Field Bowl in Yonkers, and Susan from Crystal by Swarovski!
Don't forget to enter our $5 Raffle for
AMAZING prizes and to DONATE to our mission!!!
Thanks and GOOD
LUCK!!!
Also - Congratulations to Steven Schwartz and Dylan Tee, our two winners of the Pinot's Palette Art Sessions!!!
PLEASE HELP US TO CONTINUE OUR ADAPTED TENNIS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ALL AGES!!!
DONATE TO OUR MISSION AND YOU WILL HAVE A TENNIS DAY NAMED AFTER YOU!
FOR INQUIRIES:
contactfunforcure@gmail.com
WELCOME NEW PARENT GROUP!!! Sign up here ... We meet monthly! Our meeting place/time is determined each month by those who sign up!
Refreshments included! FREE! Children are welcome! SIGN UP NOW!!!
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Thank you Bryce, and our Fun For Cure, Inc. Members, for doing the Westchester Community College photo shoot and for helping write the article!
Fun For Cure, Inc. is very grateful for the WCC acknowlegment! Stay tuned for the whole article about our Founder, Flo Pecoraro-Egan and the Fun For Cure, Inc. participants in Therapeutic Recreation.
What? ONLY $10????? To win a
Touchstone Crystal necklace by Swarovski...! And for a worthy cause!!!
Make your donations count! Automatic entry into our Fundraising Raffle! Simply click on any
"donate" button to be in it!!! Good Luck!!!
Enter NOW by donating just $10 or more right here at www.funforcure.org!!! $20 gets you three entries and $50 gets you TEN entries!!! So click "Donate" today and you may be our winner of this beautiful Swarovski Touchstone Crystal necklace!!! Your Paypal receipt will be your entry ticket and you will see your name listed along with our monthly entries... The winner will be picked at random and announced one day after we receive 100 entries! All raffle entries will be announced and listed monthly here at www.funforcure.org.
Email contactfunforcure@gmail.com for any further questions or to be updated on the current number of entries.... All donations are directly utilized within our TR programs for children with special needs and chronic illness.
Good Luck!
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Thank you, all who attended our
Fun For Cure, Inc.
Halloween FUN with a Therapy Dog
All ages!!
Please call to sign up 914-770-6201
We practiced patience, kindness, good manners, and respect with our loving therapy dog!
At the Larchmont Public Library
Here she is! Bella!!!
Our big and beautiful October Therapy Dog! We plan some more therapy dogs in November and December.... please apply here if you are interested in this FREE program!
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Join us now!
We are venturing out to serve those who deserve the very best!
Please sign up here if you know a senior citizen who would benefit from a visiting certified therapy dog.....
Our CTRS and dog handler will spend quality time chatting and reminiscing with your loved one, while providing the cute and friendly company of a loving therapy dog!
SIGN UP HERE!
This is a FREE program!
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Thank you so much all who came to California Pizza Kitchen in Hartsdale on August 10, 2015! We had our second annual FUNdraiser for our FREE Therapeutic Recreation Programs for children with special needs and chronic illness. CPK was extremely hospitable as always and displayed our donated books, dolls, games, etc. in their lobby. Thank you CPK!
Thanks to all who ATE, ATE, ATE! The more they ate, the more they helped children with chronic illness and special needs!
And a huge THANK YOU to Yvonne Spots and all the wonderful supportive staff at California Pizza Kitchen in Hartsdale, NY on AUGUST 10, 2015!!
Enjoy FREE Adapted Tennis for children all ages! Call 914 770 6201 for more information!
"Fun for Cure tennis lived up to its name: it was lots of fun for my daughter. The organizers did so many things right -- from setting goals before every session, to providing healthy
snacks, to enlisting buddies who enhanced the social experience. As a tennis player myself, I am thrilled to see my daughter's newly found enthusiasm for the sport."
- Ann Horowitz, Westchester County, NY
"I looked forward to tennis every Friday. My favorite part was when I met Adelise, who was a buddy. I got better at tennis by practicing my forehand. We played games and there were prizes. I liked the snacks that Florence and Adelise brought. "
- Carly, Westchester County, NY
"This was the first experience at tennis for my 11yr old ASD son and it was terrific. Practicing eye/hand coordination and timing; tennis was a perfect exercise for him. Thank you."
- Lisa Colin, Westchester County, NY
Whitney, our new pet therapy friend, visited our August 21st session with his owner, Diana, and gave "lots of love" to all!
Thank you to Savitri Ramsingh for her dedication to our cause! She has helped us to spread the word to other families in Westchester!
Also, thank you to Carolyn Sparano, Brett Feinsod, Jessica Sterner, Jay Bernstein, Sarah Heide, Charlie Chait, Pat Steets, David Lee, Carolyn Hale, Adam Resheff, Danielle Resheff, Kyra, Arlene Heide, Diane Babu, Bryce, Paolina, Dan Bonnet, Jillian Vasquez, and Karen Mindich for their outstanding volunteer and fundraising efforts!
Are you and your family looking for a day of FUN and adventure?
Have you ever considered HORSEBACK RIDING?
ROCK CLIMBING?
SNOW TUBING?
TRAMPOLINE BOUNCING?
ARCADE AND RIDES?
HOT AIR BALLOONING?
Simply FILL OUT THIS INTEREST FORM with your most exciting ideas and we will get a group going !!!!
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"Fun for Cure tennis lived up to its name: it was lots of fun for my daughter. The organizers did so many things right -- from setting goals before every session, to providing healthy snacks, to enlisting buddies who enhanced the social experience. As a tennis player myself, I am thrilled to see my daughter's newly found enthusiasm for the sport." Ann Horowitz
We had a blast at the New Rochelle Racquet Club
for Adapted Tennis and Wally Ball!
All the children ages 5 to 18 were smiles from ear to ear!
Thank you to Lenny and Charlie for their cheerful hospitality!
Thank you Bryce,Paolina, Vanessa, Mariela, and Gisel from the New Rochelle High School
- for your enthusiasm and volunteerism!
We couldn't have done it without you!
Also, a huge thank you to Dan Bonnet and Jillian Valdovinos
from the Guidance Center of Westchester!
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PLEASE SHOP AMAZON SMILE... YOU SHOP AND AMAZON GIVES TO FUN FOR CURE, INC.'S PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CHRONIC ILLNESS! HERE IS THE LINK! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/80-0365133 THANK YOU!!!
MAN'S BEST FRIEND!
FREE PET THERAPY VISITS!
FREE ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION!
FOR CHILDREN ALL AGES AND THEIR FAMILIES!
GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS!
FLEXIBLE TIMES AND DAYS!
CALL 914 713 4065 OR EMAIL contactfunforcure@gmail.com TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT!
ALL DOGS AND HANDLERS ARE CERTIFIED BY THERAPY DOGS INTERNATIONAL.
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HAVE YOUR CHILD'S ART BRING HOLIDAY JOY TO OTHERS!!!
YOUR CHILD CAN DO IT! CREATE E-CARDS! YOUR CHILD'S ART WILL BE PROUDLY DISPLAYED FOR ALL TO ADMIRE!!!
JUST SEND US A SCAN OF YOUR CHILD'S MASTERPIECE! WE WILL DISPLAY IT ON OUR FUN FOR CURE, INC. ARTWORK GALLERY AT WWW.DRAWNTOGIVE.COM
VISIT DRAWN TO GIVE TO VIEW OUR
FUN FOR CURE, INC. E-CARDS!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME TO THE LARCHMONT LIBRARY TO SEE OUR SPECIAL NEEDS PERFORMANCE BY
CHILDREN'S STORYTELLER, SINGER, AND COMPOSER - MARIAN GRUDKO -
IT WAS A FREE PERFORMANCE WITH TWO INTERACTIVE SEGMENTS ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS!!!
SEE ATTACHED FLYER!
NEWS ALERT!!!!
All who participated in our online membership inquiry form and our therapeutic recreation program interest questioniere will have a head start on our no fee programming. To cut costs this year, Fun For Cure, Inc is currently combining our staff,membership, and programming with our resource and associate database, utilizing our contributions to the full extent. We are still trying not to include any fees with the activities that require funding in excess of our reserve. We are eliminating any programs that are not fully attended and we are adding documentation to every member's progress in order to reach out to other organizations that may see potential in what our mission will accomplish! In short, we are looking forward to achieving our purpose and spreading the word with more efficiency and we hope to acquire more donations and funding so that our mission may grow.... all at no cost for our members!
Thank you to all who participated in our FUNdraiser at California Pizza Kitchen! We are so very appreciative of the wonderful donations we recieved to create the gift baskets for our Raffle!
Without the following generous Corporate Sponsors, we would never have been able to create such lovely and valuable gift baskets....
Whole Foods Market of Portchester, Mixology of Rye Brook, The Learning Express in Rye Brook, The Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort of White Plains, The Melting Pot of White Plains, The Cheesecake Factory of White Plains, Original Gourmet Online, Bananagrams Online, Aflac of Elmsford, Longford's Homemade Ice Cream of New Castle, Demeter Fragrance Library Online, FritoLay Online, Turtle River Soap Company of Rye, Build a Bear Workshop of White Plains, Five Guys of White Plains, Dum Dums Online, Vitalicious Online, The Cookie Cutter Company Online, Badger Healthy Body Care Online, Mixology of Rye Brook, Bed Head of Rye Brook, Chop't of Rye Brook, Red Mango of Rye Brook, Lush Cosmetics of Rye Brook
We especially extend our gratitude to Yvonne Spotts, the Assistant General Manager at CPK, for her kind hospitality and for letting us host the Raffle and the Event!
Congratulations to Bonnie M., Raymond C., Shragit G., Sylvia C., Nancy B., Midily S., Lauren A., and Racey Haimowitz, for winning the Raffle Gift Baskets! We hope you enjoy the big variety of surprises and treasures that await you!
THANK YOU ANGELA ASHER AND ELEANOR EVANGELISTA FOR CREATING SUCH A FUN AND MOTIVATING AFTER SCHOOL SEPTA/FUN FOR CURE, INC. ART PROGRAM!
What a wonderful time we had at Waverly School in Eastchester for the past two years! Let's do it again!
Reminder to all SEPTA district representatives:
Please contact us ASAP to register your district's after school program with us! We are still offering SEPTA AFTERSCHOOL ART AND THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMS for all SEPTA MEMBERS! A minimal fee may be collected by each SEPTA group to cover materials and extra staff.
Thank you to Carolyn Sparano of Real Living Real Estate in Scarsdale for keeping Fun For Cure, Inc. on the forefront of her weekly newsletter. Carolyn has been a compassionate and generous contributor to our organization and to the community she serves! She has been an associate of Fun For Cure, Inc. since 2010 and we hope to continue our business and personal relationships!
Fun For Cure, Inc.
www.funforcure.com
914 713 4065
Email: contactfunforcure@gmail.com
flo@funforcure.com
Or use our contact form.
Purpose
Fun For Cure, Inc. was founded so that children with chronic illness or special needs and their families can focus their energies away from their ailments and closer to discovering their most sought
after and motivating leisure time abilities and activities. This is always a worthwhile path that leads towards discovering a personal or cherished dream! Joy, laughter, fun and group support are
some of the stepping stones on the journey toward self confidence, empowerment, hope and positive thinking!!! At Fun For Cure, Inc., we strive to continue on that wonderful journey with more
and more families! Our membership is FREE and our programs and support services are as well!!!
NOW YOUR TASTE FOR PIZZA CAN PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS! EAT AT CPK AND BRING A COPY OF THIS AD TO THE WAITRESS! FUN FOR CURE, INC.'S KIDS THANK YOU!!!
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WE NEED YOU!!!
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YES! YOU AND YOUR CHILD INITIATE OR CREATE NEW PROGRAMS!
AFTER OUR INITIAL THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AND LEISURE HISTORY ASSESSMENTS, YOU CAN PLAN A PROGRAM TO MEET YOUR CHILD'S (AND FAMILY'S)
NEEDS!
SOME OF OUR PAST AND PRESENT PROGRAMS ARE STILL WAITING FOR MORE SIGN UPS!
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A FEW PRESENT PROGRAMS NEEDING SIGN UPS.....
Hope we didn't miss you in the crowd!
WE HAD A GREAT TIME ON SUNDAY, MAY 18TH, 2014!!!
THANK ALL WHO JOINED AND SUPPORTED TEAM FUN FOR CURE FOR THE CCFA (CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA) "TAKE STEPS" WALK!
WANT TO BE ON TV?
JOIN TEAM FUN FOR CURE, INC. AS WE JUMP FROM HIGH PLACES!
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR MISSION!
BUY A $15 TICKET AND YOU GET THREE JUMPS ONTO A GIANT AIR MATTRESS AS HIGH AS YOU DARE!
THE SHOW IS CALLED "DARE ME 4 CHARITY" AND IT AIRS THIS COMING FALL 2014!
VISIT
http://dareme4charity.com/campaign/aboutTheShow
TO WATCH THE PREVIEW
AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
FOR EXAMPLE, OUR ADAPTED TENNIS PROGRAM AT THE NEW ROCHELLE RACQUET CLUB IS WAITING FOR YOU!!! FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.... WE PLAY TENNIS AND WALLYBALL (VOLLEYBALL UTILIZING THE WALLS)! OUR HOURS AND DAYS ARE FLEXIBLE... YOU CREATE THE SCHEDULE!
GO TO OUR "SIGN UP" PAGE TO FILL OUT AN "INTEREST" FORM! LET US KNOW WHEN YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO TRY TENNIS AND
WALLYBALL!
Thank you to Pat Steets
and the New Rochelle Racquet Club! Their facilities and courts have added so much to our programs every week!
We had a great time while Rock Climbing indoors! With encouragement and a bit of courage, the kids reached new heights and conquered the challenges! Our next structured Rock Climbing program will begin in the Summer 2014... Days/Times are to be determined. Stay Tuned!
Our support services and programs are FREE - including refreshments!!!
AN INSPIRATION...
My son, Kyle, after being discharged from the hospital.... making the best of his reverse isolation mask! After a long battle with Crohn's, he unfortunately had to suffer with Methotrexate toxicity after being administered 14 times the normal dose for two weeks in error! His immune system went down to zero and his mouth developed ulcers so bad that he had no normal lining left in his mouth, throat, cheeks, lips, and tongue. His pain was unbearable and the ER said he had the most horrific case of mucositis that they have ever seen. He is still at risk for long term toxicity effects and and liver damage!!! For two weeks he suffered excruciating pain and debilitation while following his prescription! Fun For Cure, Inc. is going to add a new program and trust to our services. We will be fighting against these deadly mistakes that are so easily communicated to patients who are used to high amounts of daily medication! Stay tuned for more updates!!!
Florence Egan, CTRS, Founder
Fun For Cure, Inc.
www.funforcure.com
flo@funforcure.com
914 713 4065
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