James Lacerenza, a 24 year-old resident of Stamford, Conn., helps make a difference for children fighting neuromuscular disease with a grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project, which funds ideas that refresh and improve the community worldwide.
Lacerenza placed eighth out of fifteen in the $10,000 tier of the Pepsi competition. The grant will benefit MDA’s New York Summer Camp program, where children with neuromuscular disease can enjoy outdoor activities adapted to meet their needs.
It costs $800 for one child to attend camp. The Association covers this cost, so the family does not incur any expenses. The grant will allow 11 children to attend MDA Summer Camp for free.
The Pepsi Refresh Project selects winners based on the number of votes a given idea receives. Contestants use social media websites, Pepsi products, and other promotional tactics to gain votes. This is Lacerenza’s fourth time competing in the Pepsi Refresh Project.
“We had tremendous help from MDA friends and supporters at the International Association of Firefighters, The Arizona Diamondbacks, World Wrestling Entertainment, Kohl's, Garden Catering - the list of people is endless,” said Lacerenza.
Over the years, Lacerenza has raised $107,833 for MDA Summer Camp through various fundraisers and support from the public. His efforts have allowed approximately 130 children attend camp free of charge.
In 1999, Lacerenza began volunteering with MDA in the Hawthorne, N.Y. District Office. He is the founder of the ConnectiKids Summer Camp Fund, an organization dedicated to sending children with neuromuscular disease to MDA Summer Camp in New York.
Today, Lacerenza fundraises for the Association, volunteers annually at the local MDA Labor Day Telethon and organizes the Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign in his local area.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information, please contact Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org or Meredith Buono-Sauro at (914) 345-5062 or msauro@mdausa.org.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Artist Charles Fazzino and The Food Emporium Donate Proceeds from Special Edition Bag to MDA
New Haven, Conn., June 2, 2010 – The Food Emporium will be donating a portion of the proceeds from a special edition reusable shopping bag, featuring the work of renowned 3-D pop artist Charles Fazzino to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The reusable, eco-friendly bag will display his painting “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” and is the first in a series of limited edition collectible bags featuring artwork from some of the world’s most talented artists and designers.
Artist Charles Fazzino is dedicated to many social causes, with a special interest in those involving children. In the last ten years alone he has raised over one million dollars with his artwork for these causes. He is a National Vice President for MDA, has acted as the official artist for the N.Y. Chapters Muscle Team Gala seven times and has visited MDA Summer Camp.
The bag retails for $7.99 and can be purchased at The Food Emporium Store at 810 Eighth Avenue (49th Street), New York, N.Y. They can also be ordered over the phone at (212) 381-0885. Fazzino will be available to sign bags at The Food Emporium Store on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please visit http://www.thefoodemporium.com/pages_lifestyle_fazzino.asp or contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
Artist Charles Fazzino is dedicated to many social causes, with a special interest in those involving children. In the last ten years alone he has raised over one million dollars with his artwork for these causes. He is a National Vice President for MDA, has acted as the official artist for the N.Y. Chapters Muscle Team Gala seven times and has visited MDA Summer Camp.
The bag retails for $7.99 and can be purchased at The Food Emporium Store at 810 Eighth Avenue (49th Street), New York, N.Y. They can also be ordered over the phone at (212) 381-0885. Fazzino will be available to sign bags at The Food Emporium Store on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please visit http://www.thefoodemporium.com/pages_lifestyle_fazzino.asp or contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
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