Marcello’s Miracle Foundation was recently established within the Community Foundation to support scientific research that will advance cures for pediatric-inherited eye disorders that cause blindness, while also providing a means of charitable support for families whose children are experiencing loss of vision as a result of their disorder.

Marcello’s Miracle Foundation will be holding a Zumba Fundraiser on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. The Zumba Fundraiser will be held at Santer Fitness located at 3 Locust Street in Washingtonville, NY and tickets are $20.00. Contact Lisa Archetti for more information: lisaarchetti@gmail.com.

About the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan:
The Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is celebrating its 15th year of charitable leadership and philanthropy. The Foundation has significantly increased local charitable funds and empowered donors to make a profound difference in the quality of life in our region with the creation of over 180 funds that will provide grants and scholarships forever! Since 1999, the Foundation has been an effective steward of the community’s charitable resources and has been a leader in the administration of scholarships, and grant making for the benefit of nonprofit organizations in Orange and Sullivan Counties, and beyond.

Contributions to Marcello’s Miracle Foundation may be made to CFOS-Marcello’s Miracle Foundation and sent to the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Suite 203, Montgomery, NY 12549. Secure online donations may also be made at www.cfosny.org. The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible under current tax laws. For more information, call the Community Foundation at (845) 769-9393.

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