RE/MAX in Rhode Island Celebrates 30th Birthday by Raising over $16,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital with Fundraising Gala

RE/MAX in Rhode Island recently celebrated 30 years of service and support to Rhode Islanders by continuing with their commitment to the community—raising over $16,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital during a Fundraising Gala at the Newport Marriott. Held on October 1, the event also benefitted Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH), and was attended and supported by more than 150 RE/MAX owners, agents, family and friends, RE/MAX Integra, representatives from Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and the community.

Len Iannuccilli, Broker Owner of RE/MAX Professionals in East Greenwich and Chair of this event, served as Master of Ceremonies. He thanked everyone for attending and sharing in the celebration of RE/MAX in Rhode Island’s 30th Birthday, while recognizing the “outstanding” management and staff of the Newport Marriot, the dedicated doctors and nurses at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the CMNH Champion Family, RE/MAX associates, and event sponsors. In noting that RE/MAX is expanding around the globe, Iannuccilli stated, “This was the perfect opportunity to gather together to give back and support Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.”

Stacy Morataya-Pilkington, Director of the Newport Marriott’s Hotel Operations, delivered the opening remarks, saying “It was truly an honor and a delight to work with RE/MAX on this powerful event. We are so very grateful for the opportunity to partner with RE/MAX, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Hasbro Children’s Hospital on this journey for the kids—it was wonderful to come together with our dedicated teams to make this magic happen for the little ones.”

Dr. Phyllis Dennery, Pediatrician-in-Chief and Medical Director for Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, was the keynote speaker. Additionally, 4-year-old Kyrie White of Cranston, who was named the Hasbro Children’s Hospital 2016 CMNH Champion for facing his ongoing medical condition with courage and resolve, attended with his parents, Nicole and Garrick White, to share their story.

Proceeds from the event and 100 percent of its ticket sales benefitted Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Since 2000, RE/MAX in Rhode Island has raised more than $373,000 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including the more than $16,000 generated through its 30th Birthday celebration. Additionally, RE/MAX International has contributed more than $147 million in support of CMNH and its network of children’s hospitals throughout the country, of which Hasbro Children’s Hospital is a proud partner.

On behalf of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Hasbro Children's Hospital, Kristen Steiner, Program Director CMNH/Cause Related Marketing Officer of Hasbro Children’s Hospital Program, said “We could not do what we do without the tremendous support of partners like RE/MAX and The Marriott that go above and beyond to support the community and the children!”

During the cake cutting ceremony, Bruce Allen, Founder of RE/MAX in Rhode Island 30 years ago and Broker Owner of RE/MAX Professionals in Newport, as well as Walter J. Schneider, President and Co-Founder of RE/MAX Integra, spoke at the event about the company’s history and success. Len Iannuccilli also invited Kyrie White to join RE/MAX in the cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the milestone. Kyrie White said to his mother, Nicole, “Mom, I loved the party.”

The 30th Birthday Gala was hosted by RE/MAX in Rhode Island and the Newport Marriott, and sponsors included: RE/MAX Integra, ALEX & ANI® – CHARITY BY DESIGN®, Atlantic Home Loans, Balkun Title and Closing, Inc., RES-TITLE, Coastway Community Bank, Harack Photo, Rhode Island Alarms, and RMS Mortgage.