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PAR Golf Outing will benefit Rich Center, No Stone Unturned
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Among those involved with this year’s PAR Golf Outing, scheduled for Aug. 29 at The Lake Club in Poland, are, from left to right, honorary chairs Melinda and Eric Wolford, holding their son Stone, and Dr. Cynthia Anderson; co-chairs Dominic (seated) and Jacqueline Marchionda, whose son Christopher is seated in the golf cart; and Chris Colella, a committee member.
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The committee for the PAR Golf Outing, an annual fundraiser, is announcing that this year’s event will benefit two worthwhile causes: The Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University and the No Stone Unturned Foundation, both nonprofit organizations in the Mahoning Valley.
The two-day event will be at The Lake Club in Poland, where an evening of fine dining, an auction and entertainment for the corporate sponsors and golfers will begin at 5 p.m. on Aug. 26 and the golf outing on Aug. 29 will be followed by a casual dinner.
No Stone Unturned Foundation, dedicated to the support and research of health initiatives for children with disabilities, including cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, was established by YSU Head Football Coach Eric Wolford and his wife, Dr. Melinda Wolford, who are inspired by their son Stone, who has CFC syndrome.
The Rich Center for Autism was established in 1995 using the memorial funds donated after the deaths of Anthony and Paula (Rubino) Rich and their unborn child. They died in the USAir crash outside Pittsburgh International Airport in 1994.
Anthony and Paula’s nephew Christopher is challenged by autism. At the same time the grandson of Geri Kosar, Brian, had been diagnosed with autism. The Rich, Rubino and Kosar families joined together and decided that a learning and research center for autism would be a fitting memorial.
With the help of YSU President Dr. Cynthia Anderson, who was then president of student affairs, the Rich Center for Autism at YSU was born.
Since the inception of the PAR Golf Outing 15 years ago, the committee has raised more than $675,000, all of which benefits the Rich Center. The center is externally funded through grants and donations, so that the children are not charged tuition to attend.
Corporate sponsors for the event follow:
First National Bank, the premier tournament sponsor
WKBN 27
WYTV 33
Denise and John York and the DeBartolo Corp.
N.E.O. Urology Associates Inc.
V&M Star
Farmers National Bank
Humility of Mary Health Partners
Sweeney Chevrolet
Adamas Jewelry and Gifts
McCamon-Hunt Insurance Co.
Mark Thomas Ford
The Lake Club
Simon Roofing
U.S. Campus Suites
Caesar’s Palace, Atlantic City/Randy Spencer
Dr. Patsy Buccino
Franklin Pharmacy and Health Care
Jeff Ryznar/Cleveland Cavaliers
Sysco Foods, Cleveland
Fusillo Catering/Lou Fusillo
Outback Steakhouse
Inner Circle
Honorary chairmen for the event are Dr. Anderson and the Wolfords.
Event chairs are Dominic and Jacqueline Marchionda. Special thanks go to Chris and Ed Muransky.
Committee members include Kosar, Irene Buccino, Sonny Cascarelli, Chris Colella, Deanna Colella, Don Constantini, Rick Cook, Julie Costas, Diana D’Alesio, Matt DeVicchio, Joe Esposito, Frank Frattaroli, Lou Fusillo, Steve Horger, Dan Kopp, Don Larcinese, Joe Larocca, Mike Larocca, Nikki Manual, Rob Palowitz, Dan Ricchiuti, Vince Ricchiuti, Bob Rosinki, Dave Rubino, Dennis Schiraldi and Tammy Zelenak.
For more information contact Kosar at 330-702-1944 or Tricia Perry at the Rich Center at 330-941-2047, or email parmemorialgolfouting@sfly.com.
The Paula and Anthony Rich Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism and No Stone Unturned are on Facebook.