Hundreds of thousands of blue envelopes recently arrived in mailboxes across the region asking for “just one” dollar to help kids and adults with special needs. By asking everyone to take part, each dollar works together – with each Al Sigl Member Agency – to create opportunities for everyone to be included in community life.
Many JustOne donations include thank-you notes expressing appreciation for being asked to give an amount that lets everyone get involved or remembering the help a friend or family member received. One note read, “I’m sending three dollars – one for me and one each in memory of my Mom and Dad, who always sent their dollars. Thanks for all you do!” And another read, “I am also a person with a disability, and I know my two dollars is not much, but if it can help someone, that makes my heart smile.”
Al Sigl Member Agencies include CP Rochester; EPI; Medical Motor Service; National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upstate NY; Rochester Hearing & Speech Center; Rochester Rehabilitation; and Starbridge.
Watch for an envelope in the mail or donate at alsigl.org/justone. This project is made possible through the support of The Bonadio Group; Valley Propane & Fuels; Harter Secrest & Emery; Tompkins; Tri-Tower Telecom, and US Ceiling Corporation.
There are also several related events. On February 9, teams of Al Sigl volunteers will compete to see who will win bragging rights for earning the most donated tips at the JustOne Night celebrity bartending event at Pane Vino on the Avenue.
Then on February 17, Al Sigl will host A Lift For Abilities Ski Benefit at Hunt Hollow Ski club where guests can enjoy an afternoon of open ski or snowboarding, lunch, Apres Ski, and more.
Adaptive recreation program Shared Ski Adventures will be on hand to provide information and demo equipment that helps people of all ages and abilities enjoy winter sports together.
To learn more, visit https://alsigl.org.
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