BISON 2021 Luncheon Program Book

The Children of Western New York:

Pure. Potential.

Your Generosity Builds Their Future.

Thank You BISON Supporters!

The Comer Family

Annual Celebration Luncheon

October 21, 2021 Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

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2021 PROGRAM Student Greeters...................... Christian Central Academy

St. Mary’s High School

Mistress of Ceremonies..............................Melissa Holmes

Co-Anchor of WGRZ-TV Daybreak

Welcome....................... Lisa & Scott Friedman, Chair Couple

Marcy & Mike Newman, Vice-Chair Couple

Opening Song............................Kiesha Adamczyk-Bennett

BISON Alumna

Invocation............................................... Pastor James Giles

Back to Basics Outreach Ministries, Inc. President/CEO

Keynote Speaker.........................................Amy E. Popadick

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund Executive Director

Expressions of Gratitude............................... Mary Elkhoury

Former BISON Scholar from SS Peter & Paul, Williamsville and Current BISON high school recipient from Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Anthony Galvan and Magdalena De Leon

Alumnus, BISON Scholar from NativityMiguel and Mom

Kiesha Adamczyk-Bennett

BISON Alumna

Closing Song...............................................Nardin Academy

under the direction of Mark Mazur

Proud to support 27 years of

Giving Families a Choice and Children a Chance

Education is the answer.

Mrs. Joan Hurley

BISON 2021

EVENT COMMITTEE Lisa & Scott Friedman, Chairs

Marcy & Mike Newman, Vice-Chairs

BOARD of DIRECTORS

Susan Burns Luhr

Paul Bauer

Mollie Ciocca

Jonathan Amoia Tom Beecher Andrew Fors

Kristin Bauer

Therese Quinn

Jean Comer

Liz Rittling

Laurin Derrick

Kelli Hunt

Jo Ann Tebeau

Tim Kane

Christine Standish Betsy Sullivan

Betsy Sullivan

Ellen Sullivan-Garcia

Mike McCabe

Fr. Joe Rogliano

Diane Revelas

Lauren Ferranti

Hadley Horrigan

Hon. Nancy Naples

Ann Popadick

John Celani

Rep. Chris Jacobs Tod Martin

Thea Pecht

Kim & Tom Krug

Lee Szczublewski Nicole Tzetzo Kellie Ulrich

Martha Lamparelli Pamela Jacobs Vogt Kim Lana

Cindy Mang

Samantha Olsen

Michele Walter

Jeanette Zygaj

Dennis Szymkowiak Kellie Ulrich

Heather Williams

President’s Council Designee

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Amy E. Popadick PROGRAM DIRECTOR Cindy L. McDonald DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Jean A. Lorigo

Celebrating with you the success the

BISON CHILDREN’s SCHOLARSHIP FUND has had for the past 27 years in the lives of thousands of children and their families in Western New York Our BISON class of 2017 (graduating Class of 2021) statistics: 99 % on time graduation rate 94 % enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college

Thank you for your continued support of the mission of BISON of giving parents a choice and children a chance.

A Friend of BISON

Thank You to our Annual Event Sponsors LEADERSHIP

HEAD OF SCHOOL

A Friend of BISON

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SALUTATORIAN

Thank you to all our supporters over the past 27 years!

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Thank You to our Annual Event Sponsors HEAD OF THE CLASS Mary Grace & Paul Bauer

Thomas R. Beecher, Jr.

Hon. Nancy A. Naples

Marcy & Mike Newman

Lisa & Scott Friedman

Mary & David Pietrowski Christine Standish & Chris Wilk Pamela Jacobs Vogt

The Svec Family

Marla & Keith Wofford

Thank You to our Annual Event Sponsors HONOR ROLL Kristin & David Bauer

Liz & Bill Bevilacqua

Paula & Russell Corigliano

Lois Cropp

Hadley & Scott Horrigan Kim & Tony Lana

The Popadick Family

Susan & Paul Santandreu

Marla & Jeff Williams

Anne Forti-Sciarrino

& James Sciarrino

Proud to support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund BAILLIE LUMBER CO.

4002 LEGION DRIVE HAMBURG NY 14075 716-649-2850 WWW.BAILLIE.COM

We would also like to thank our many TABLE SPONSORS and additional sponsors that were confirmed after our print deadline.

BankOnBuffalo Barrantys

Nixon Peabody LLP

Buffalo Games LLC

Northeastern Appraisal Associates

Buffalo Sabres Foundation

Personal Touch Food Service

Canisius College

Pinto Construction

Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Buffalo Seminary

Erik O’Neill

Phillips Lytle LLP

Canisius High School

Therese & Kevin Quinn

CBRE Buffalo

Rich Products Corp.

Carmina Wood Morris, DPC CCS Fundraising

Colucci & Gallaher, P.C. Connors, LLP ECMC

Ellicott Development Fors Holdings, Inc. Frey Electric

Corrine & Victor Rice

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More Savarino Companies

Colleen & Paul Seminara St. Amelia School

St. Gregory the Great Church St. Joseph University Parish

Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute

John W. Danforth Co.

St. Mary’s High School

Danielle & Luke Jacobs

St. Mark Church

Kaleida Health

St. Peter Roman Catholic School

Law Office of Ralph Lorigo

Towne BMW

Lamparelli Construction Raman Luthra

Debbie & Chris Malof MBK & Associates Nardin Academy

Nash Connors, P.C.

Marilyn & Richard Neil and family Niagara University Nichols School

Nicole & Steve Swift

The Tzetzo Companies LLC U.S. Energy Development Corporation

Vascular Associates of WNY Visualeyes

World Wide Bonding Agency Jeanette & David Zygaj

Congratulations to the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund on 27 years of Giving Families a Choice and Children a Chance!

MARY GRACE and PAUL BAUER

Our Partner Schools We are grateful for our partners in giving families a choice and children a chance through educational choice in Western New York. Thank you to our educational partners: Al-Rasheed Academy Amherst Christian Academy (K-12) Archbishop Walsh Academy Aurora Waldorf School Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart Buffalo Seminary Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy Canisius High School Cardinal O’Hara High School Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls Catholic Academy of West Buffalo Center Road Christian Academy Central Christian Academy, Dunkirk Chesterton Academy of Buffalo Christ the King School Christ the King Preparatory Academy Christian Academy of Western NY Christian Central Academy, Williamsville (K-12) DeSales Catholic School Elmwood Franklin School Holy Ghost Lutheran School Houghton Academy Immaculate Conception School, East Aurora Immaculate Conception School, Wellsville Mandala School Mount Mercy Academy Mount St. Mary Academy Nardin Academy Nardin Academy Elementary School NativityMiguel - St. Augustine Campus NativityMiguel - St. Monica Campus Nativity of Our Lord School Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School New Creation Fellowship Academy (K-12) New Life Christian School (K-12) Nichols School Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Notre Dame Academy, Buffalo

Notre Dame High School, Batavia Ohr Temimim Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament School Our Lady of Victory School Queen of Heaven School Rainbow K School Sacred Heart Villa School Saint Mark School Saints Tabernacle School of Excellence Southern Tier Catholic School Southtowns Catholic School Sprouting Minds Montessori School SS Peter & Paul School, Hamburg SS Peter & Paul School, Williamsville St. Aloysius Regional School St. Amelia School St. Andrew’s Country Day School St. Benedict School St. Christopher Catholic School St. Francis High School St. Gregory the Great School St. John Lutheran School St. John the Baptist School, Alden St. John the Baptist School, Kenmore St. John Vianney School St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute St. Joseph Regional School, Batavia St. Joseph University School St. Mary School Swormville St. Mary’s Elementary School St. Mary’s High School, Lancaster St. Paul’s Lutheran School St. Peter’s Lutheran School St. Peter Roman Catholic School St. Stephen School Stella Niagara Education Park The Gow School The Park School of Buffalo (K-12) Trinity Christian School Universal School West Seneca Christian School (K-12)

In grateful recognition of the generosity of our benefactors, and with special thanks for the wisdom and fortitude of my fellow co-founders Paul Bauer and Christopher Jacobs, I offer my sincere

CONGRATULATIONS to the staff and scholars of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund

THOMAS R. BEECHER, Jr.

Our Graduating 8th Grade Class of 2021 We salute our 8th grade graduates and wish them much success in their academic endeavors. Keep up the great work!

Warren Adams

Reagan Blarr

Ivan Cyusa

Hamzah Ahmed

Vanessa Bolla

Kaspars Dawson

Giannavi Alvira

Jamiyah Bostic

Jackson DeBottis

Joshua Anderson

Daniel Brumbaugh

Aeisha Deng Gac

Ramani Anderson

William Burger

Agob Doar

Gianna Anderson

Anna Burkhardt

Maxim Dolan

Kyle Augustin

Elijah Butt

Micah Dold

Noah Babbitt

Jesse Cap-Cholewka

Haile Doucet

Brooke Badger

Lesly Carranza

Bailey Dunn

Josiah Bailey

Ellee Catalano

Athieng Dut

Julissa Baldon

Gabriel Chase

Jameson Dvorak

Kiera Barr

Chantler Clark

Alexander Eddy

Alt Bawuor

Matthew Compton

Joseph Elkhoury

Keira Beck

Caitlin Cone

Jonathan Evans

Jacob Behrend

Caileigh Coogan

Betial Eyassu

Sirmanuel Bell

Shayelynne Cook

Angelo Fera

William Benz

Monah Cooper

Joel Fesmire

Terrence Benz

Destin Corcoran

Benjamin Finn

Andrew Bergman

Tiriq Cramer

Niftalem Berhe

Korvier Curry

Angelica BiamonteSchuman

Thomas Cycon

Investing in our future By empowering children today, we inspire them to dream big and achieve their potential tomorrow.

We proudly support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

© 2021 JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Our 8th Grade Graduating Class of 2021 Teagan Finnegan

Reginald Hollinsworth

Mickenzie McQuillan

Zsa Zsa Fisher

Arisha Hossain

Selena Meack

Kylie Fontana

Saleha Hossain

Bu Meh

Mychal Forney

Wilfrid Htoo

Pae Meh

Claudia Giallella

Emeline Ishimwe

Kimorah Menifee

Giovanni Giancarlo

Sumya Jahin

Rachel Meredith

Chloe Golombek

Dewayne Jamison

Abigail Meyer

Waden Gore

Jada’Nae Jones

Aliela Mfuranzima

Riggio Grieco

Elizabeth Kane

John Miller

Gianna Groff

Claira Keppler

Isabella Moore

Autumn Gross

Serena Khangi

Vincenzo Morinello

Jonathan Habecker

Michael Khassay

Samuel Napoli

Hailey Haenel

Matthew Kirsch

Enock Nduhura

Gabrielle Haenel

Nolan Klein

Aron Negasi

Sarah Hall

Eden Krebs

Aime Neumeier

Robert Hamilton

Caralynn Kumpf

Hayley Newton

Jayden Hancock

Harmony Rae Laster

Joseph Nga

Jai’da Hancock

Julie Lewis

Kyra Norman

Evan Herdman

Eva Loncar

Anthony Notaro

Jay Heuser

Alana Maacks

Matthew Hibbert

Mayor Marial

Aiden Hill

Austin McGowan

Derrick Hilson

Jordan McMasters

The Gift of Choice At Delaware North, we believe every family should be able to choose the right school for their child.

We are proud to support the work of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund, which helps make this choice a reality for more Western New York families.

DelawareNorth.com A Global Leader in Hospitality © 2021 Delaware North

Our 8th Grade Graduating Class of 2021 Lynn Ntanios

Thomas Schroeder

Agal Wal

Michael Pacholczak Jr

Sophia Scime

Anizia Wani

Samuel Palmer

Yaduel Sebhatu

Janiyah Ward

Lillie Parent

Antonio Serrano

Xaiden Watson

Brett Pettit

Abigail Shortridge

Jacob Weil

Joseph Pietras

Angelina Shpakovsky

Siem Welday

Nathan Pittorf

Jaelyn Sikorski

Madison Wells

Ella Pomietlasz

Risal Singh

Janiah White

Arman Rabbi

Ellis Smith

Andrew Wichman

Gracie Ranic

Rocco Sprague

Jehkyra Willams

Yordanos Redie

Mia Sproull

K’yle Williams

Prae Reh

Akyra Starks

Daquam Williams

Hla Reh

Jayden Steward

David Williams

Greg Reid

Maximus Sturniolo

Madisen Wilson

Molly Reynolds

Luman Sultan

Julian Wright

Savannah Reynolds

Joe Swiderski

Jennifer Yang

Domyus Riley

Grace Tag

Casey Zak

Camryn Roberts

Sydney Thornton

Morgan Zenger

Zachary Rosati

George Tillmon

Jackson Rutherford

Esther Huai Tun

Evan Schenk

Siena Vacanti

Johnpaul Schieder

Nora Vattes

Ryan Schoelles

Anna Wacker

Our Graduating 12th Grade Class of 2022 We salute our FIRST 12th grade graduates and wish them much success in college and beyond. We are so proud of you!

Emily Abbatte

Antonio Gallo

Matthew Neal

Salah Ali

Akon Guem

Glaw Reh

Jayce Ashton

Janasia Hayward

Brigid Benson

Amira Hedley

Bailey Blanchard

Cody Henry

Daija Brewer

Sarah Hillard

Mount St. Mary Academy

Amherst Christian Academy

Evan Coronado

Ethan Jones

John Szymczak

Ariel Coronado

Jacob Kanowski

Joseph Unteregger

Lena DeBell

Marybeatrice Lalley

Mary Vattes

Abigail Luksch

Aloise Wipperman

Naja McMillon

Greta Zablotski

Conner McWilliams

Nathan Zenger

Mount St. Mary Academy Canisius High School Notre Dame High School Cardinal O’Hara School Mount St. Mary Academy Cardinal O’Hara School Bishop Timon- St. Jude High School Cardinal O’Hara School Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Julianna Ducato

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Michael Durski

St. Francis High School

Christopher Eckrote Cardinal O’Hara School

Mary Elkhoury

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

St. Mary’s High School Nardin Academy Cardinal O’Hara School Nardin Academy

Notre Dame High School

Archbishop Walsh High School Cardinal O’Hara School Mt. Mercy Academy

St. Mary’s High School Christian Central Academy Notre Dame High School

Saron Melesse Nardin Academy

Brian Milette

Cardinal O’Hara School

Notre Dame High School St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute

Myles Samuel

Christian Central Academy

Gabrielle Sanchez

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Micah Shortridge

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute St. Francis High School Mt. Mercy Academy St. Mary’s High School Nardin Academy

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute

® We recognize the positive actions of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and its significant impact on the lives of children in Western New York.

We are proud to support their belief that parents and families should be able to choose the school that best fits their child’s needs regardless of income or zip code.

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BISON High School Scholarships 2021-22 Academic Year

1

4

14

3

13

15

24

1

5

11

12

12

1

2

11

7

22

18

3

TOTAL 2021-22 BISON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS:

179

Franchise Development Group is honored to support the families of Western New York through the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

Franchise Your Dream.

2740 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 208-6900 www.franchisedevelopmentgroup.com

Our BISON Scholars’ Back to School Photos Bobbi Archbishop Walsh

Chase & Layne Southern Tier Catholic

Maggie & Callie Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary

Paulie St. John Lutheran

We are proud to support the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund in all that they do for the BISON Scholars and our community

Lisa & Scott Friedman

Ways You Can Help BISON We value your partnership greatly. Without the support of generous people like you, BISON could not help as many WNY families.

Supporting BISON is a great way to give back to our community.

Cash Gifts: Credit Card:

Please visit bisonfund.com and click “Make a Gift”

Check:

Please make check payable and mail to: “The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund” 284 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202

Stock or wire transfer OR Planned Gifts (Bequests): Please contact Amy Popadick using contact information below.

Corporate Giving & Matching Gifts: Many employers will match tax-deductible charitable contributions made by their employees. For more information, please inquire with your company.

BISON Federal Tax ID#: 16-1477288

United Way: The BISON Fund is eligible to receive donor designated funds through the United Way. BISON’s code is 1299

Sponsorship: Be an event sponsor at a BISON fundraising event.

Volunteer: Organize a volunteer day for your employees that benefits a BISON partner school or BISON mission, or have one of your business executives join the BISON Board of Directors.

For more information, please contact Amy Popadick at 716.854.0869 or apopadick@bisonfund.com.

Empire Petroleum Services is a proud supporter of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

www.empirepetroleumservices.com 6515 Transit Rd #24 Bowmansville, NY 14026 716.391.1717

We are proud to announce that the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund has once again earned a 4-out-of 4-star rating from the country’s premier charity evaluator, Charity Navigator!

This is the ninth (9th) consecutive year that BISON has earned this top distinction, validating that our donor dollars directly support our mission of providing tuition assistance to low-income children in a fiscally responsible way.

According to Charity Navigator, less than 4% of charities have received at least 9 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that the BISON Fund outperforms most other charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates the BISON Fund from its peers and demonstrates to the public that BISON’s commitment to WNY’s future leaders is ingrained in everything we do. Charity Navigator bases its ratings on nonprofits’ financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars.

Thank you for trusting us with your donations, your volunteer time, and your good will. Your support means so much to us and to the families we serve.

Congratulations to BISON on 27 successful years of helping families and Best Wishes to the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund Recipients!

PRESIDENT’SCOUNCIL

The President’s Council is BISON’s next generation of leaders who are concerned about our education system and passionate about BISON’s mission that children have the best chance at a bright future when families have a choice in selecting the education that best fits their child’s needs. They seek to raise awareness about BISON’s work; financially support BISON scholarships; and provide additional learning and mentoring activities for BISON Scholars.

Kristen Amigone-Sfeir Amigone Funeral Home

Thea Pecht

Catholic Health

Cara Austin

Andrew Pitt

National Fuel Gas

Szymkowiak & Associates, CPAs PC

Benjamin Burge

Erin Schieb

Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham, LLC

Equitable Advisors

Alex Caldiero

Catherine Sheedy

HSBC

Will Ciszewski Hodgson Russ LLP

Elise Cloutier Sandhill Investment Management

Katie Coffey U.S. Energy Development Corp.

David Conboy M&T Bank

Tess Flynn Deloitte Global

Nick Ingrassia

Delaware North

Jessica Smith BestSelf Behavioral Health

Samantha Soltis Douglas Development

Sammy Sortisio Blu Spa / DCS Development

Zach Specht Pegula Sports & Entertainment

Harry Steinwald

Trubee, Collins & Co., Inc.

Meg Sullivan

Gross Shuman P.C.

Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP

Lauren LaMastra

Mike Taboni

Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of WNY

Crowley Webb

One hundred percent (100%) of your donation to the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund Event will provide a scholarship for a deserving WNY student!

Thanks to our many generous sponsors and advertisers, all expenses for this event have been underwritten.

BISON’s Special Thanks to: • • • • • •

Our Event Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Committee members. We couldn’t do it without you!

Dedicated BISON Board of Directors, President’s Council and BISON staff.

Dave Pietrowski, for underwriting our BNCC AV needs.

Betsy Sullivan, for program layout and design.

Katie Schneider, from Katie Schneider Photography, for capturing our BISON scholars at work.

Melissa Holmes, for being today’s emcee.

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Mark Dellas, for event photography.

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Elbers, for providing today’s beautiful mums.

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Watsons, for today’s sweet treats on the tables.

The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, for hosting us today.

PROUD PARTNER OF

THE BISON CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND Thank you for your commitment to providing choice, access and opportunity to the children and families of Western New York lawleyinsurance.com

The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund - serving the youth of Western New York for more than 27 years.

Congratulations to our Executive Director Amy Popadick and all our dedicated volunteers for their ongoing success.

HON. NANCY A. NAPLES

Thankful for all who support the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and its mission.

Congratulations on another successful Celebration Luncheon!

Marcy & Mike Newman

Proud supporter of the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund One Ice Cream Plaza, Akron, NY 14001 716-542-5492 • perrysicecream.com

Every child deserves a chance.

Invest In You.

Thank You to all of the supporters of the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund for providing access and opportunity for children and families in Western New York.

Best Wishes to all BISON Fund recipients!

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Congratulations to past, present and future BISON Scholars

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Thank You all for your generosity Over the past 27 years!

Pamela Jacobs Vogt

Congratulations to the

BISON CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND. We are proud to support you.

BISON can transform a child’s life.

It has broken - and continues to break - the cycle of poverty.

KEITH & MARLA WOFFORD

Kristin and David Bauer and their family are proud to support the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund

Congratulations to BISON and all

the BISON Scholars

Lois Cropp

Investing in our future.

It’s proven that education leads to a lifetime of better health. That’s why we are proud to support the BISON Fund, which provides a bright start – and a promising future – to so many young people in WNY. Because improving our community’s health – mind, body and spirit – is simply the right way to care.

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

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Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Sisters of Charity Hospital & St. Joseph Campus Mount St. Mary’s Hospital

| Home & Community Based Care

BUILDING A D.V. BROWN

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

DIFFERENCE IN WNY

D.V. Brown & Associates, Inc. is proud to support the BISON Children's Scholarship Fund.

Thanks for all you do!

D’Youville is building healthy, thriving communities.

We are proud to support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and their commitment to increasing access to education for all children in Western New York.

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Thanks BISON Fund.

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Proud partner of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund Albany + Buffalo + Hackensack + New York Palm Beach + Rochester + Saratoga Springs + Toronto

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Supporting the Bison Fund

Blessed Sacrament Church Opening Our Doors to ALL In the Elmwood Village 1029 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 884-0053 blessedsacramentbuffalo.org

LIVING OUR MISSION. HUNT Real Estate proudly supports the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

PASSIONATE

ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

Independent Health is proud to support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund for their passion for making a difference. Their commitment to excellence and dedication to help improve the lives of others brings the essence of the RedShirt® Treatment to life.

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Lippes Mathias is proud to support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and its mission of building a strong foundation for the children in our community.

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We’re helping put a strong start into the right hands.

Through the BISON Fund, a high-performing school is within reach. The Mader Construction family is proud to contribute to the BISON Fund, investing in our children to help break the cycle of poverty.

maderconstruct.com • 716-655-4300

Moog is proud to sponsor The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund

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Focusing our energy on what matters.

National Fuel is proud to partner with the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

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Congratulations to the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund on 27 years of helping children and families in Western New York

Karen & Richard Penfold

We’re proud to support BISON in its ongoing effort to assist tens of thousands of young scholars in Western New York.

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

– Benjamin Franklin

Helping organizations to build the financial strength necessary to turn their visions into reality.

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Proud to support the advancement of education in our great city through the BISON Scholarship Fund.

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Congratulations To The

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Children’s Scholarship Fund Helping WNY Families Afford Private Schools Thank you for your amazing impact on our Catholic Schools!

For information about joining Mary, Mother of Vocations Ministry, Inc. please contact Susan Santandreu at (716) 649-2058 or ssantandreu7@verizon.net.

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Celebrating the success of

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund Changing Lives in WNY! Thank you to all the supporters of bison over the past 27 years. WNY is blessed by your generosity.

Betsy & John Sullivan

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All children everywhere deserve the opportunity that is unlocked for them by education.

Ann Lesley Cotton

Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

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Development

Construction

Sales & Leasing

Property Management

Helping create healthier, better neighborhoods Wegmans is proud to support the BISON Children's Scholarship Fund in its mission to provide access to quality educational opportunities to children in WNY.

Here for our community, today and tomorrow.

BankOnBuffalo is proud to support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

MEMBER FDIC

www.BankOnBuffalo.bank

Congratulations to the students and staff of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund Thomas R. Beecher, Jr. Luke T. Jacobs Lee C. Wortham

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Canisius College is proud to support The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

Congratulations to the BISON Scholars!

Thank you, BISON Fund, for investing in our children’s future!

Eighth grade boys: Come see what life at Canisius is like.

Schedule your visit at canisiushigh.org/visit or call 716.882.0466 Canisius High School • 1180 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209

The sky’s the limit.

CBRE|Buffalo proudly supports BISON’s work to provide educational opportunities for the children of Western New York.

716 855 3700 cbre.us/buffalo

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CCS is proud to support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

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The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and ECMC: A shared commitment to a better future.

Organizations that serve the needs of our community are all members of a vitally important family of Western New Yorkers that make positive changes in the lives of individuals and families, resulting in brighter futures for those touched by their good works. The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and ECMC belong to this family of proud community service providers.

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Proud Supporter of

Intelligence plus character

- that is the goal of a true education. ~ Martin Luther King

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Proud to support WNY families and the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund

Congratulations BISON Scholars!

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Thank You BISON Fund from Debbie and Chris Malof

Congratulations to all the current BISON Fund recipients

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Nash Connors, P.C. congratulates the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund for another great year and wishes its graduates good luck!

“All real education is the architecture of the soul.” - WILLIAM BENNETT

In Proud Support of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund with heartfelt appreciation Marilyn & Richard Neil and Family NEIL Development Company 3155 Broadway/Buffalo,NY 14227 Matthew & James Neil mneil@neildevelopment.com

A Niagara University education delivers a coveted 21st-century degree, one that empowers graduates with the skills and confidence to excel as professionals and people.

At Niagara, you’ll participate in a vast array of academic, research and leadership opportunities that will help you realize your fullest potential. Our faculty, among the most highly credentialed in the world, are caring mentors who will provide you with clarity of direction — both during and after your time at NU. And with programs informed by our Vincentian heritage, becoming a member of the Niagara family will also instill in you a heightened sense of purpose through robust student life, service-learning and study abroad experiences.

Schedule a personal visit by calling 1.800.462.2111 or visit us online at www.niagara.edu.

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SUPPORTING FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP

We proudly support BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and its commitment to helping the children of Western New York.

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is proud to support the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund

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Erik O’Neill is proud to support the

BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund

Phillips Lytle proudly supports the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund Annual Celebration Luncheon. Now more than ever, we remain committed to creating opportunities for today’s bright youth to explore the gift of education.

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BISON families, students and teachers – Be safe, be well and enjoy the year!

Therese and Kevin Quinn

PARTNERING FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE.

POWERED

BY PARTNERSHIP.

We would like to congratulate all of the BISON scholarship recipients and the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund for all that they do to make the future brighter for Western New York!

Congratulations!

Corinne and Victor Rice

The outpouring of support from our community over the past year has done so much good – more than you’ll ever know.

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Together, we’re making an impact and fostering hope in our patients and throughout our communities because celebrating even the small victories, can mean something big.

Thank you for always being there for us and just know that Roswell Park will always aspire to bring hope to those who need it.

Savarino Companies is proud to support the

Giving families a choice, giving children a chance Thank you for supporting our young scholars in Buffalo. savarinocompanies.com 500 Seneca Street. Suite 508 | Buffalo, NY 14204 716-332-5959

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May God bless the BISON Children s Scholarship Fund for your work in promoting Catholic Education.

Sincerely, Rev. Leon J. Biernat, Pastor, & Julie Gajewski, Principal, St. Gregory the Great School

250 St. Gregory Court ~ Williamsville, NY 14221 ~ (716) 688-5323 ~ www.stgregs.org

The Brotherhood Awaits You.

Become a Marauder for a Day, take a private tour, participate in the "Experience St. Joe's" program, or sign up for the Entrance Exam Prep Course.

Learn more by visiting www.sjci.com/admissions

Thank You B ISO N Scholarshi p Fund For providing students a g reat start in

life!

St. Mark School # 1 Private School in Buffalo Top ten Middle School in Buffalo (2020 Business First results)

St. Mark School would like to thank the

BISON Fund for creating the

opportunities for students to experience a Catholic education.

St. Mary’s High School is proud to support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund

8th graders:

Register by November 1st for the HSPT Entrance Exam Review Courses held November 3rd-5th from 4-6 pm at St. Mary’s.

Register by November 17th for the Entrance Exam.

More info online.

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142 Laverack Ave. Lancaster, NY 14086 716-683-4824 • smhlancers.org

Proudly supports the

BISON Children’s

Scholarship Fund

Buffalo Office: 1400 Sweet Home Road Suite 5 Amherst, New York 14228

We believe in the BISON Fund because we believe in education. We have lived in the city of Buffalo our entire adult lives and have witnessed the difference a private or parochial education can give to a child.

When both the parent and the community are invested, it’s a win-win situation.

Jeanette & David Zygaj

Our Purpose

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Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) is proud to celebrate our partnership with BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund, opening doors to new opportunities and a better future for thousands of children in Western New York.

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Optimizing the sale of your business depends on the growth of our community.

A strong community is the foundation to our clients’ success.

Paramax proudly supports

and other causes that make Buffalo a remarkable place to live and do business.

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BISON IS PROUD TO SUPPORT

CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Rosina brand has been trusted by consumers for over 50 years to create a wide variety of high quality, Italian-style products that taste truly authentic. Try our delicious Italian specialties today and you will see why quality ingredients and innovation really do make the difference!

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Inspired by the and their dedication of providing our WNY Children with the best education for their brightest future.

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New York State’s Largest Vehicle Retailer

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Thank you for providing educational opportunities for WNY’s students The John R. Oishei Foundation is a proud supporter of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund, a critical partner in giving families a choice in education that is needed now more than ever.

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286 Delaware Avenue • Buffalo NY 14202

Bishop Fallon High School H.A.C.I. Alumni Association is proud to congratulate the BISON CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND as Partner with BFHS/HACI Alumni The BFHS/HACI Alumni supports Catholic Education through annual events: Annual BFHS/HACI Hall of Fame Dinner - October 29, 2021 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens Restaurant Michael Kirwan Golf Tournament - June 20, 2022 at Lancaster Country Club proceeds to benefit Catholic Education Annual All-Years Reunion - August 6, 2022 at Fontana’s Grove MANUEL AJA, President and Catholic Education Chair

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Columbus Mckinnon is proud to support the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.

Thank you for all your hard work!

“You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”

-Dr. Seuss

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We believe in offering a rich experience while keeping our students and staff safe. We believe in our traditions and our technology. In finding new ways to learn as the world is changing.

We believe the new normal gives us more reasons to shine. We believe in making everyone feel welcome. And most of all, We Believe in You.

Contact Ms. Elizabeth Suchan-Reitz ‘07, Admissions Director, at esuchan-reitz@msmacademy.org or 877-1358 ext. 416, to schedule a personal tour and learn about opportunities this fall to visit Mount St. Mary.

NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Originally as St. Mary’s Academy, the historic brick school at 336 Washington Avenue in Dunkirk, NY has been providing the best in Catholic education to the children of northern Chautauqua County for over 150 years! Since 1989, Northern Chautauqua Catholic School has been proud to call this building “home” and continue St. Mary’s legacy of providing a high-quality Catholic education to area youth. NCCS is now the only option for Catholic education in all of Chautauqua County, and we are pleased to be educating more students than ever in grades Pre-K through eighth grade.

Thank you to the BISON Fund for helping our school grow!

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School

336 Washington Avenue Dunkirk, New York 14048 www.nccschool.us Phone: (716) 366-0630 Email: mheyl@nccschool.us

In loving memory of Robert C. Sippel (1929 – 2020)

& Rosemary P. Biddle (1960 – 2019)

Thank you, BISON Fund, for investing in our children's future.

Saint Benedict School PK3 - 8th Grade 3980 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14221 716-835-2518 stbenschool.org

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Proudly Supporting The BISON Fund!

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716.854.3343

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cadaret Grant & Co. Member FINRA & SIPC. Weir Financial Resources and Cadaret Grant are separate entities.

WNY Plastic Surgery is proud to help the BISON Children's Scholarship Fund broaden educational opportunities for WNY families.

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PROUD TO SUPPORT

BISON FUND

LANDSCAPE SERVICE, INC

2900 Main Street • Buffalo, New York 14214 716-834-2167 www.elberslandscape.com

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Offering year-round programs for every level of swimming from early technique development to competitive training and coaching.

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TODAY’S PERFORMANCE KIESHA ADAMCZYK-BENNETT is a former recipient of the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and remains grateful to the organization for their beautiful contribution to our community. Kiesha is a Licensed Real Estate Broker & the owner of Faith Real Estates Services, Inc. here in Buffalo NY, as well as a professional singer and commercial actress.

Kiesha will be performing the National Anthem for the Buffalo Bills this coming January and is grateful to be able to share her Godgiven gift of song with her city.

Thank you for your continued support!

See you next year!

The Children of Western New York:

Pure. Potential.

Your Generosity Builds Their Future.

Thank You BISON Supporters!

The Comer Family

Annual Celebration Luncheon

October 21, 2021 Buffalo Niagara Convention Center