GET WELL ZACH!
FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS AS $10,350 EARNED FOR KRAUS FAMILY



On Saturday September 22, 2007 the LVYFC, Inc. held a dinner dance benefit for its favorite Yankee fan, Zach Kraus.  Zach has been an inspiration to the club members for his courageous battle, not only with cancer but the other conditions that have tested his endurance. 

Our club members have embraced Zach and his family members and have  seen the struggles that everyone has experienced with Zach's illness.  Upon learning that the treatments that would be necessary to help Zach continue his battle would not be covered by insurance because they are considered experimental, our members became very concerned.

One member, Shelly Alexander, took it upon herself to find a way to assist this family in their time of financial need. She asked the board of directors to allow her to organize a benefit dinner dance to raise some much needed funds. With the approval given, she worked feverishly to secure a hall, deejay and last but not least, a committee of people to help her bring everything together.

The benefit was held in the Cementon Playground Social Hall with a sold out crowd of 235 attendees who enjoyed a delicious Italian gourmet dinner and great dancing music. The Kraus family was also in attendance to enjoy a night out together. A very touching memory of the evening was when Zach and his mother, Tamara had a spotlight moment on the dance floor. A Chinese auction and silent auction were also held. There were many donations made by individuals, companies and other groups which helped to raise $10, 350.00 for Zach and his family. The final calculations will be made available at the meeting.

The LVYFC would like to commend the Dancing for Zach committee for making this a huge success. A special thank you to Shelly Alexander and Wendy Luberti for ther tireless commitment to the cause and hitting a home run for Zach and the Kraus family. A really big thank you to all who contributed to the affair by helping to plan the benefit, sell tickets, contribute funds, donated prizes for the Chinese auction, provided baked goods and other items but most of all we would like to thank those those who attended. Your support of the members who worked feverishly to organize it was really appreciated.

A special thank you to those who took the time to help set up the tables and chairs, unload everything that was brought to the hall and help with all the other chores. We also appreciate all those who stayed to tear down the tables and chairs and loaded things that had to be taken out. We hope that everyone involved in whatever way will feel good that they have enriched this family not only by providing them with a financial contribution but most of all by letting them know we care about them. We also ask that you keep this family in your thoughts and prayers as they continue their journey toward Zach's good health.

Thank you to everyone!