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February 5, 2020The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund Annual “Night of Hope Under the Stars” Gala Announced
The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund has announced their annual “Night of Hope Under the Stars” Gala on Friday, March 27, 2020, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund was founded in 2017 (by Terra Maddalone-Ristau and her parents, Joyce and Hank Maddalone) when funds were donated via GoFundMe for Joyce to assist her with expenses related to her cancer treatment. After much discussion, it was agreed upon that Joyce would utilize some of the funds for her out of pocket expenses and the rest would be donated to other cancer patients in the community who were facing hardship due to their treatment.
“The night will be full of fun and surprises as special host for the evening, Dr. Benita Zahn (Co-Anchor of NewsChannel 13 Live at 4 and Live at 6 and health reporter) guides attendees through the festivities of music and dancing with award winning, Capital District Maddalone Entertainment’s DJ Nick. There will also be a live auction with guest auctioneer, LeGrande Serras who will employ his special gift for communication (and some shameless prodding) to get attendees to raise their paddles in effort to win items up for bid. The evening will consist of hearty appetizer stations, a mystery gift room & wine pull, Silly Snaps Mirror Wall Photo Booth, We Do Fondue chocolate fountains, a scavenger hunt, silent auction, bourbon tasting with top shelf wine and spirits plus an exciting demo and performance by S’Daga Sun Tribe” says Executive Director, Terra Maddalone-Ristau.
“This event is so much more than the money; it is about sharing with those in our very own community who need us at such a difficult time in their lives that we are here for them, that they are not alone and that we as a community do care. As Mother Teresa said, “We cannot all do great things but we can do small things with great love.” This is the philosophy that my parents raised us with; Faith, Family and Community, that we are put in this earth to reach out to others and be a light when there is darkness.”
Joyce continues her battle with cancer while Hank lost his fight to liver cancer in the Spring of 2019. Yet, the spirit of giving continues through The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund as it was confirmed the morning of Hank’s passing when three patients sent in applications for assistance. Terra knew that was her father’s way of saying, “Carry on the legacy of helping others.”
Ticket Information: General Admission $120 (Cash Bar) VIP $160 (Open Bar & Special Drawing)
To Order Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-hope-under-the-stars-gala-tickets-87553762661 or visit www.mtcaf.org (Events/Fundraisers)
