12th Annual Emerald Eve Raises $140000
The Donna M. Crandall Foundation is proud to announce that this year’s annual Emerald Eve Foundation Gala raised $140,000. Our most sincerest thanks to all who joined us to make this night a resounding success. To see the full program of the night’s events, click here
CHARITY BUOYS LOCAL PATIENTS FINANCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY
— Gala started in living room; now draws 350+ guests, expected to raise $130,000 — (LOUDONVILLE, NY) – The 12th annual Emerald Eve to benefit The Donna M. Crandall Memorial Foundation is set for Friday, November 16th at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs from 7-11 p.m. The Foundation is dedicated to positively impacting the […]
LOCAL CHARITY HAS OLYMPIC SPIRIT, SWEETENS LIFE FOR CF PATIENTS
(LOUDONVILLE, NY) – The Donna M. Crandall Memorial Foundation, a local charity designed to help families and patients affected by Cystic Fibrosis (CF), got into the Olympic spirit this year by creating an in-clinic summer surprise for patients and teaming with Make-A-Wish to help make an Olympic dream come true. “CF patients spend a lot […]
Winners Announced for the Race for the Gold
The winners of the Race for the Gold have been announced: Congratulations to Marlene Eckert, Lynn Stackrow and Austin Rumph who correctly guessed the final tally of the US Olympic team at 46 gold medals The winners will receive a check from the foundation for $2012.
Niskyuna Town Pool Holds Swim Event
The Wild Turkey swim team raised nearly $1800. Thanks to Michael Held for organizing event.
Shaker Girls LAX Team Helps With Race For the Gold
The Shaker girls lacrosse team helped their teammate- Donna’s nieces Kaitlyn and Sarah Cheney with the 2012 Summer Project. The weekend before the team left for the NYS semi-finals they took time to work on making the gold medals for the project. This summer Sarah Cheney came up with the theme and organized the annual […]
Donna M. Crandall Foundation Receives Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northeast New York Chapter's 65 Roses Dedication Award
The Donna M. Crandall Memorial Foundation recently received the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northeast New York Chapter’s 65 Roses Dedication Award for its commitment to making life better for CF patients and its generous support of the CFF’s mission to find a cure. Pictured are Lisa Cheney and David Crandall, who were presented with the […]
FDA approves Kalydeco to treat rare form of cystic fibrosis
The FDA has approved the drug Kalydeco to be used towards the treatment of a rare form of cystic fibrosis in patients ages 6 years and older who have the specific G551D mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator gene. Read the full announcement here
11th Annual Emerald Eve Raises $133,000
The Donna M. Crandall Foundation is proud to announce that this year’s annual Emerald Eve Foundation Gala raised $133,00. Many thanks to everyone who made the night a resounding success. To see the full program of the night’s events, click here
Evening Celebrates Woman's Legacy
Saratoga — Eleven years ago, the Emerald Eve was held in a living room, a night for family and friends of Donna Crandall to gather and celebrate her life. Now, Emerald Eve is an annual event that draws some 350 guests and is held at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs. It’s still a night […]
Foundation Keeps Aunt’s Memory Alive While Helping Others
The 11th annual Emerald Eve to benefit The Donna M. Crandall Memorial Foundation, set for Saturday, November 19, at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, marks a rite of passage for Jack Cheney, 10, of Loudonville, and Ben Crandall, also 10, of Saratoga Springs. The two are nephews of the Foundation’s namesake, Donna, and they […]
Bikers Team Up in Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis
NEW BALTIMORE – The second annual Ryan’s Run, a motorcycle ride to raise funds for cystic fibrosis in honor of Ryan Lee McDonald, who lost his battle with the disease in November, 2009 at the tender age of 23, pulled in roughly $3,300 on August 20. Held at the Ravena-Coeymans Sportsman’s Club, more than 40 […]
