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August 4, 2016A Record Siro’s Cup
The Saratoga season was welcomed in style as a record crowd of more than 1,300 guests flocked to the 23rd Annual Newton Plaza & Marini Homes Siro’s Cup, a benefit for the Center for Disability Services Foundation, on July 21, the eve of opening day at the Saratoga Race Course. The popular event raised more than $300,000, a new record amount. Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson attended as they have for many years.
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin was the evening’s honoree, and many friends and fans turned out to cheer him on. George R. Hearst III, Chairperson of the Center’s Foundation Board, described McLaughlin as an all around “good guy” who has had tremendous success with horses in the United States, Canada, Japan and Dubai. McLaughlin was presented with James Fiorentino’s original artwork of Invasor, Horse of the Year and Top Ranked Thoroughbred Racehorse in 2006 and winner of the 2006 Whitney Handicap.
In honor of McLaughlin’s award, Billy Fuccillo of Fuccillo Automotive Group made a surprise donation of $50,000 to the Center on behalf of his business and his 2,000 employees in New York State.
Guests danced to the music of The Electric City Horns, and savored food from Siro’s kitchen. Saati Deli & Catering provided appetizers and Villa Italia presented a beautiful display of unique desserts. There was a silent auction, including a custom made carriage bed fit for a princess, donated by David DePaulo of Bella Home Builders, a raffle and lots of mingling among new and old friends.
The Center for Disability Services, known as the place where people get better at life, is a resource for people of all ages who have disabilities. Many of its innovative programs and vital services are not available elsewhere.
