ACLD Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing Raises Over $164,000 Benefiting ACLD Programs Supporting People With Disabilities

October 11, 2017; Bethpage, NY – More than 225 people recently gathered at Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, NY for the Annual ACLD Foundation Golf Outing, raising more than $164,000 to benefit Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD), headquartered in Bethpage, NY.

The Golf Outing honored Michael Crisci of West Islip, owner of L&M Painting in West Islip, for his support of and contributions made to ACLD. Since Crisci and his team at L&M became involved with ACLD three years ago, they have renovated many of ACLD’s community residences and refurbished the Hauppauge Health Center and administrative buildings on ACLD’s Bethpage campus. Crisci spoke at the Golf Outing Awards Presentation of being greeted with hugs and huge smiles by ACLD residents and how working in the homes of such incredible people is a great privilege.

“I knew this was not going to be an ordinary painting contract from my very first day on the job,” said Crisci at the outing. “Having the opportunity to build friendships with not only ACLD staff, but, most importantly, with the people ACLD supports, has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I’m thrilled to have been chosen as this year’s golf outing honoree and feel like I’ve become a part of the ACLD family. My wife Lynn and I will always be here for ACLD and the wonderful people ACLD supports.”

“Michael is a true friend of ACLD who has joined us in making a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities,” said Robert Ciatto, Chief Operating Officer at ACLD. “Throughout the past few years he has participated in several ACLD Foundation events, making him a dedicated supporter of ACLD’s mission to create enviable lives for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities.”

The 225 people included 32 foursomes, 34 card party participants as well as additional guests for cocktail hour and dinner. The Golf Outing was a resounding success with major sponsor support that included:

• Tournament Sponsor: Pilot RB
• Ace Sponsors: BioReference Laboratories, Inc. and L&M Painting
• Eagle Sponsor: Drs. Usha and Shashi Patel
• Tote Bag Sponsor: Fusion Architecture, PLLC
• Card Party Sponsor: Gail and Don Mitzner
• Birdie Sponsors: A&C Pest Management Corp., EmblemHealth, Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc., John James Benefits, Ltd., Valley National Bank, and Village Auto Body Works
• Cigar Sponsor: Anton Cerrone Associates Marcy and Bob Haupt
• Photography Sponsor: ChemRx
• Award Sponsors: Grassi & Co., Solutions 4 Community Health, and Susan Sha, CPA, CGMA
• Sunscreen Sponsor: Ruth and Stanley Roberts
• $10,000 Hole-in-One Sponsor: Gutterman’s, Inc.
• Hole-in-One Car Sponsor: Rallye Motors.

Founded in 1957, ACLD is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit agency whose mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, increase independence and foster supportive relationships within the community. ACLD employs more than 1,200 people and operates 80 different program sites including group homes and apartment programs across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Service programs include children’s services, day habilitation, residential alternatives, vocational training and job placement, recreation programs, respite, family support services, Medicaid Service Coordination, and occupational speech and physical therapy and social work services, and are provided to more than 3,000 people each year. For more information visit: www.acld.org.

PHOTO CAPTIONS:

• Photo 1: Pictured at the ACLD Foundation 2017 Golf Outing at Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, NY from left to right are ACLD Chief Operating Officer Robert Ciatto and ACLD Foundation 2017 Golf Outing Honoree Michael Crisci of West Islip, Owner of L&M Painting in West Islip.
• Photo 2: Pictured at the ACLD Foundation 2017 Golf Outing at Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, NY is ACLD Foundation 2017 Golf Outing Honoree Michael Crisci of West Islip, Owner of L&M Painting in West Islip, who was recognized for his ACLD support and contributions.