Islanders Inspire Testimonials

On behalf of all campers who will attend the December 22nd game, thank you for your overwhelming support and generous donation of tickets for our special camp program.

As a one week overnight camp program for children with cancer and their siblings, all campers attend free of charge and come from Long Island, New Jersey and the surrounding metro area. This summer marked our 18th anniversary and we served 128 children ages 6-17.

Camp Adventure relies on the interest and generosity of organizations and individuals like you to expand the program each year. Please know that your donation truly touched the lives of children with cancer and their families. As we grow with each passing year, we count on the continued dedication of community members to expand our services. Thank you for all that you do to make this program a success.

Regards,

Elisa Brundige
Director of Camp Adventure



On behalf of the children in the Hematology/Oncology Division of Schneider Children's Hospital, we would like to express our most heartfelt appreciation to you for all the hockey tickets that you've donated to us recently. Because of your generosity, many of our children will be privileged to attend future Islander games. Most of the children who will attend are those who are not often able to enjoy "normal" childhood activities such as simply going to the sporting events because of their low blood counts and immune-deficiences.

It is wonderful to se that your organization truly understands what it takes to bring a smile to the face of a hospitalized child. When a child faces illness the entire family is affected and the day to day joys of childhood often take a back seat to the rigors of treatment and hospitalizations. The Child Life program strives to provide opportunities that help restore some of the laughter and happiness that a serious illness takes away from our children and those who love them. Thank you for partnering with us and giving these children this amazing opportunity.

Fran Mannino, CCLS
Emergency Department


On behalf of QSAC I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the generous donation of tickets to the October 8th Family and Kids Day at the Coliseum. Many of our clients and their families would never have an opportunity to witness a professional sporting event. Thank you for giving them this chance.

Without the continues support of friends like you, we would be unable to impact the lives of so many people living with autism.

Daniele Favre-Panayotatos


It's wonderful that the players on the team are so generous and invited our group to come down to a game. Under most circumstances these children would have never been able to come down without this donation

Sharon Hoahing
Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence


Thank you so much for your generous donation of 100 tickets for the October 6, 2007 Islanders home game opener for our families. It was so generous of the New York Islanders to provide us with this special opportunity. We receieved many calls from our family members expressing how wonderful the evening was and how much they appreciated the opportunity. Your efforts do make a difference in the lives of the families that lost so much on 9/11.

We could not accomplish our important work without the support of contributors like you. To learn more about our programs please visit our website at www.tuesdayschildren.com

Carmine Calzonetti
tuesday's children


On behalf of the board, staff and members of the Boys & Girls club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the donation of the New York Islanders tickets. Our members were thrilled to have the opportunity to see the New York Islanders play on Monday, October 8th. We also appreciated the transportation service that was provided to the game. Thank you for giving our members a truly memorable experience.

Your support of our Club is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Lori Wood
Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich


On behalf of the children and families we serve at mercyFirst, thank you for your donation of 25 tickets to the Islanders game on 10/08/07. We are grateful for your generosity to our children and families.

Looking to the future, we remain commited to helping our children and families address the challenges they face in their lives. With your help, I know we will continue to provide the most innovative, competent and compassionate care to the most in need. I thank you for your support of our Mission and hope it continues in the year ahead. Stay up-to-date with all that is happening at mercyFirst bu checking our website www.mercyFirst.org

Sean Phillips
mercyFirst


On behalf of APEX, I wanted to thank you so much for your generous donation of 100 tickets, transportation, as well as noodles and NY Islander baseball caps. In speaking to some of the mentee/students, this was their very first U.S. sporting event. I think the exposure to a NY hockey event was as rewarding as it was enjoyable. Many of the kids stayed on the edge of their seats and cheered the Islanders to the end (despite losing 8-3). One of the wonderful side benefits of donating all of these tickets to us was that I think that you've made new fans of many of the kids.

You'll see that we've featured the Islanders organization on our website's homepage, and added a photo link. You can view it online at: http://apex-ny.org/content/

Alastair Ong, Esq.
Board Member
APEX, Inc.
352 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
917-714-3515


Not only did the Islanders win (for the record we have proven that if I attend the games, the Islanders win!) but the kids got to see some great hockey legends.

The section was filed with a bunch of thrilled kids, and a few families that would not have had an opportunity to see a game if it was not for you and MVK.

The kids finally realized that the sillier you act the better chance you have of getting on the Jumbo-tron... Needless to say, it was great!

We had another skate by and a salute by Mike Comrie, and his buddy M.Satan gave the kids a "thumbs up".

Family & Children's Association



"These children would have never been able to come down without this donation"

Sharon Hoahing
Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence