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STEP IT UP! CURE PANCREATIC CANCER 5K & FAMILY FUN DAY
Benefitting: Pancreatic Cancer Association of WNY
Nov.; TBD
Location: TBD
Price: $30
Estimated attendance: 850
Purpose: To raise funds for local pancreatic cancer research efforts, develop educational workshops, and to provide direct support assistance to families affected by pancreatic cancer
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Mary Ellen Smith, [email protected], (585) 703-2759
www.pcawny.org/Step_It_Up_5K.html
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY LUNCHEON
Benefitting: AFP Genesee Valley Chapter
Nov. 5; 11:30 a.m.
Joseph A. Floreano Riverside Convention Center
Price: $60
Estimated attendance: 500
Purpose: National Philanthropy Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible; NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals in our region make to countless causes and missions
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Isha Torres, [email protected], (585) 586-7810
www.afpgv.org/npd-luncheon
WINE AUCTION DINNER
Benefitting: Camp Good Days & Special Times
Nov. 6; 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Downtown, 70 State St., Rochester
Price: $175
Estimated attendance: 420
Purpose: To raise funds to provide programs and services for children and families impacted by cancer and sickle cell anemia
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Jamie Varble, [email protected], (585) 624-5555
www.campgooddays.org
STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION
Benefitting: Veterans Outreach Center
Nov. 11; 6 p.m.
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Price: $150
Estimated attendance: 600
Purpose: Raise money needed to provide free programs and services to our local veteran and their families
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Kim Osur, [email protected], (585) 295-7824
www.vocroc.org
STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION 2021
Benefitting: Veterans Outreach Center
Nov. 11; 6 p.m.
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Price: $125
Estimated attendance: 500
Purpose: Celebration those that have served our county and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice; share success stories of our local heroes and raise money so the VOC can continue to provide free programs and services to veterans and their families
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Kim Osur, [email protected], (585) 295-7824
www.vocroc.org
RMSC STEM AWARDS
Benefitting: Rochester Museum & Science Center
Nov. 12; 8 a.m.
Strathallan Hotel & Spa
Price: $50
Estimated attendance: 200
Purpose: Raising funds to drive STEAM innovation & curiosity
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Brandon L. Swain, [email protected], (585) 697-1988
www.rmsc.org
19TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITING VOA
Benefitting: Volunteers of America Upstate New York
Nov. 13; 9 a.m.
Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Road, Pittsford
Price: Varies
Estimated attendance: 150
Purpose: To raise funds for our essential services and programs in homelessness prevention, childhood education and re-entry
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Jordynn Barnhart, Communications & Special Events Manager, [email protected], (585) 402-7204
www.voaupny.org/golf
THE GALA
Benefitting: Rochester Regional Health
Nov. 13; 6 p.m.
Joseph A. Floreano Riverside Convention Center
Price: $150
Estimated attendance: 1,000
Purpose: To raise funds for Rochester Regional Health
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: Tiffany Carnevale, [email protected], (585) 922-4800
www.rrcc.com
TURKEY TROT
Benefitting: Ontario ARC
Nov. 25; TBD
Baker Park, Canandaigua
Price: $15
Estimated attendance: NA
Purpose: This annual event is held on Thanksgiving morning and continues to grow in popularity as family and friends come together to participate in the 5K fun run & walk; children under 12 race for free making this a great family activity and a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Shannon Twombly, [email protected], (585) 919-2106
www.ontarioarc.org
HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING BOOTH
Benefitting: Ontario ARC
Nov. 26-Dec. 24; TBD
Eastview Mall, Victor
Price: NA
Estimated attendance: NA
Purpose: Get into the holiday spirit and have your business logo or name prominently displayed at Eastview Mall at two highly visible locations in the Main Court and near Macy’s for nearly 30 days; over 400 volunteers give the gift of their time to wrap thousands of gifts for mall shoppers
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: Yes
Contact: Shannon Twombly, [email protected], (585) 919-2106
www.ontarioarc.org
ROC THE DAY
Benefitting: United Way of Greater Rochester
Nov. 30; 24-hour event, midnight-midnight
www.roctheday.org
Price: Donations
Estimated attendance: 7,000
Purpose: ROC the Day is a 24-hour, online event that gives people in our community an opportunity to support all of the not-for-profit organizations doing great work in the nine-county Greater Rochester area
Corporate support needed: Yes
Volunteers needed: No
Contact: The ROC the Day crew, [email protected], (585) 242-6450
www.roctheday.org
