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CHARITY

BEGINS

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HERE IN WESTERN

NEW YORK

By REBECCA CUTHBERT

The holidays are great for getting together with friends, boosting the local economy, and wearing the bedazzled sweaters we couldn’t get away with in any other season.

The holidays also remind us not to take for granted what we have and to give to those less fortunate whenever possible. Many local business owners make charitable giving part of their routines and in this way set an example for their employees and even clients. Whether the donations come from businesses or individuals, though, Western New Yorkers can be sure that their gifts are vital and appreciated by the volunteers who use them to help others in and around Buffalo.

RBC Wealth Management, one of the world’s leading diversified financial services companies with an office right here in Williamsville, has a long history of helping others.

“I am extremely proud of our charitable contributions and community support of the arts and other not-forprofits. RBC’s Buffalo office supported over forty different organizations in 2015 alone,” says Chris Shafer, senior vice president and branch director for RBC. “We have recently made substantial commitments from the local office and our corporate foundation to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Buffalo City Mission, Buffalo Riverkeeper, Explore and More Children’s Museum, and Sabah, to name a few.”

Shafer explains that giving back to the community has

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always been a part of RBC’s philosophy: help where and when you can.

“Giving back is a part of our corporate culture,” he affirms. “We will remain engaged and will participate whenever we can and wherever we feel we can make a difference.” To contact Shafer and his team of professionals about personal wealth management, retirement planning, and more, contact them at 635-8400.

For a noble cause in the Buffalo community, look no further than Hospice, which allows its patients to live their final days with comfort and dignity. Hospice care also takes pressure off families, who can then focus on spending quality time with their loved ones. Funded largely by grants and private donations, Hospice depends on gifts from the community to continue its important work in area hospitals, nursing homes, private residences, and at the Mary & Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Inpatient Unit at the Hospice Mitchell Campus in Cheektowaga.

Cheryl Otminski, director of public relations and community marketing for Hospice, shares the story of Tonawanda City Police Chief John Ivancic, who was diagnosed with advanced glioblastoma in February of 2013. His wife Amy and daughter Jenna turned to Hospice when it was clear they could not meet his medical needs alone. He passed away on Dec. 8, 2014.

Amy wrote this to the people who helped her family in their most difficult hours: “I couldn’t find words strong enough or sincere enough to measure Jenna’s and my appreciation and gratitude for all that Hospice did for us. The compassion displayed not only to my daughter and me, but most importantly to my husband, was exemplary…helping him to hold onto his dignity, for he was an extremely proud and refined man… comforting him, not only with exceptional care, but kind

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words and a gentle touch and a loving smile that was nothing but genuine…

Hospice gave me some of the most precious time I had left with my husband.” To donate to or learn about volunteer opportunities with Hospice, go to hospicebuffalo.com.

Hospice is just one of the charities to which the management and employees at the Stahlka Agency in Williamsville have devoted their time and efforts. Racquel Ananiadis, marketing and business developer and charity coordinator, is proud of Stahlka’s community involvement, and says owners Mark and Brad Stahlka make “paying it forward” a part of their business model.

“Every Friday we have ‘Dress Down Day,’” Ananiadis says. “For a $1 donation or more, employees can wear jeans to work. Mark and Brad match any contribution, so donations are doubled. The money is given to the charity of the month, which employees help choose.”

Employees can also bring in nonperishable food items instead of cash donations; items are then given to 97 Rock’s “Rock Out Hunger” food drive, which benefits the WNY Food Bank. The Stahlka Agency has contributed to the Red Cross, Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc., HEART Animal Rescue and Adoption, and the American Heart Association, among many other organizations. Every year, all of the employees participate in the Muscular Dystrophy Association Walk and in the Day of Caring.

“It’s part of the company culture here to give,” Ananiadis states. “The Stahlkas are Buffalo born and bred, and they want to give back to their community.”

To find out more about the Stahlka Agency and its services, visit stahlka.emsinsurance.com.

For those looking to make a difference long after they’ve shuffled off their mortal coil, Leave a Legacy can help. According to its website, Leave a Legacy is “a public awareness campaign designed to inspire people … to make a charitable bequest.”

Leave a Legacy partners with the Planned Giving Consortium and other non-profit agencies. David Sampson, president of the WNY chapter of the Planned Giving Consortium, explains how these organizations work together: “Leave a Legacy and the Planned Giving Consortium help professional fundraisers, financial planners, and financial advisors keep legacy giving at the forefront of their conversations with clients. Partners are promoted www.buffalospree.com

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to make sure donors understand all of the ways they can designate their wealth for non-profits and charitable foundations.”

Many types of non-profit groups participate in Leave a Legacy, including social service and arts organizations, churches, hospitals, and more.

Donors are not “pushed” toward any one charity, but are encouraged to make charitable bequests to the causes they care about.

“A legacy gift goes on after the donor has passed away,” says Sampson. “Our donors are people who have the foresight to see that they want to have a beneficial impact on the future.”

Sampson encourages those interested in legacy giving to seek the advice of their financial planners, tax advisors, and attorneys. To learn more, visit leavealegacy.org.

Russell Salvatore, owner of Russell’s Steaks, Chops, and More and Salvatore’s Grand Hotel, would rather give in the here and now—as he says, “You can’t take it with you when you go.”

“I worked hard over the years to be successful,” Salvatore says. “But it was people in the Buffalo community who helped me do that. If it wasn’t

for (customers) supporting me, I wouldn’t have made it. I (give to charity) to help pay the community back, and because it makes me feel good.”

Salvatore gives to many organizations in Western New York, but among those he regularly contributes to are ECMC and Roswell.

“I donated money so patients could watch television without having to pay to turn it on,” he explains. “It’s something I could do for them— a small way I could help.” To plan a memorable night out and help keep this tradition going, visit salvatoresgrand.com or call 636-4900.

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is a haven for history buffs and rust belt enthusiasts alike. Its mission is to “safeguard and interpret the story of the Niagara Frontier for current and future generations,” according to Spencer Morgan, director of development and marketing. “(We are) committed to making regional history a vital part of the Western New York community and to educating its citizenry,” he says.

“Each year, we serve over 30,000 visitors including over 6,000 school children through school tours. We are the only history museum in the Buffalo-Niagara region that offers a state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot exhibit space in addition to eleven historic buildings set on thirty-five picturesque acres.”

The BNHV also houses a library and serves as a genealogical research center. The staff hosts many artisan guilds, educational day camps, a lecture series, and more. They rely on donations and membership dues from the community to continue their work, and welcome volunteers to assist them in their daily operations.

“All funding raised by Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is used to promote education and regional tourism. Our private and public funding and financial campaigning helps with the ongoing restoration of our historic buildings and grounds, creating new and interactive exhibits, and promoting tourism for the entire region,” states Spencer. “Annual appeals, memberships, the Legacy Giving Society, and Adopt-a-House Program help our organization maintain and exhibit our collection, as well as promote our regional history through education and tourism for all ages.” For more information on the ways you can support Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village or learn about its programs, visit bnhv.org.

The Darwin Martin House Complex, at 125 Jewett Parkway, is another

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historic Buffalo gem in need of community support. Dawn Warsaw, assistant director of the capital campaign for the Martin House Restoration Corporation, articulates the cultural value of Frank Lloyd Wright’s local masterpiece and why it is so important to continue the effort to restore the buildings to their intended glory.

“The Martin House…is integral to the region’s focus on promoting and enhancing cultural tourism and will provide a substantial boost to the local and regional economies from the influx of visitors that full restoration will generate. Independent consultants estimate the Martin House will attract between 60,000 to 100,000 annual visitors (and garner) nearly $20 million for the tourism, hospitality, and cultural sectors,” she says.

“The restoration represents not only the preservation of an irreplaceable architectural asset, but also the creation of an international destination at the center of Buffalo-Niagara’s growing cultural tourism industry.”

Donors can specify how they’d like their gifts used. Options include the capital campaign, the endowment fund, educational programs, general operating support, or the purchase of specific items that will recreate Frank Lloyd Wright’s original vision, like the replication of an art glass window or a piece of missing furniture. “(Community members) can become members, join our family of over 400 volunteers, and attend or sponsor one of our many events,” adds Warsaw. “People can also help by bringing family and friends on a tour, shopping in our museum store, and by renting our facilities for meetings and events.” To book a tour or find out how you can help, go to darwinmartinhouse.org.

The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies is another organization in Buffalo committed to uniting donors with worthy not-for-profit agencies.

According to its website, the Foundation was established in 1911 to “provide for the quality and continuity of Jewish life in Western New York and around the world through private philanthropy. The Foundation seeks, accepts, manages, and distributes charitable legacies, bequests, trusts, endowments, and other philanthropic funds for the benefit of our community.”

The foundation assists donors by providing them with expertise in the planning and implementation of their charitable gifts. Academic scholarships, aid for needy families, and funding in response to emergencies affecting the Jewish community are

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only a few ways in which donors can make a difference. Foundation professionals also connect with affiliates, working with and through those partners in order to help as many individuals as possible.

“The Foundation serves its affiliates by providing for their long-term financial security through development consulting, campaign management, marketing, fund administration, and financial reporting,” states the foundation website. Go to jewishphilanthropies.org to learn more.

The Interior Design Association of WNY makes giving back to the Buffalo community a festive event: every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a team of volunteer designers visit the Ronald McDonald House and deck the halls with beautiful holiday cheer. IDA president Michelle Peller White, who also owns Chochkey’s interior design, says the volunteers love extending their talents to make the Ronald McDonald House more comfortable and festive. The group has decorated many of the House’s guest and community rooms, and the holidays give them the opportunity to add a little sparkle to the existing beauty of the alreadywelcoming home.

“We put up trees in the living room, family room, and on the landing,” Peller White says. “We decorate the front vestibule, foyer, mantels, and dining room. There are different themes in each area, (and) the bannister that graces the center of the house is also decorated beautifully with greens and ribbons, lights, and ornaments.”

Peller White adds that there are even friendly polar bears positioned in the vestibule to welcome guests.

“When the house is decked out for the holidays…we see families’ and children’s faces light up,” Peller White enthuses. “It is so comforting to us at IDA to know that we helped bring joy to people who are struggling. It’s the magic of the season!”

To make some of your own magic this holiday season, consider giving to a charity or non-profit organization that works to make Buffalo a better place to live, work, play, and thrive.

Who knows? Helping to give the Rust Belt a little sparkle might even bump your name up the “Nice” list.

RESOURCES Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village bnhv.org Darwin Martin House darwinmartinhouse.org Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies jewishphilanthropies.org Hospice hospicebuffalo.com Interior Design Association interiordesignwny.com Leave a Legacy WNY leavealegacywny.org RBC Wealth Management rbcwealthmanagement.com Russell’s Steaks, Chops, and More salvatoresgrand.com Stahlka Insurance stahlka.emsinsurance.com

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COSMETIC AND MEDICAL APPROACHES CAN CHANGE YOUR APPEARANCE

BY TERRI PARSELL HILMEY

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he pursuit of self-confidence should be a lifetime journey that encompasses intellectual curiosity, fulfilling work, and a healthy lifestyle. Inner peace, coupled with an outward appearance that pleases you, is the perfect blend of beauty from the inside-out, and the outside-in.

Exercise and nutrition are important, but if you feel a cosmetic procedure would boost your self-confidence even more, discussion with a boardcertified plastic surgeon or dermatologist is the first step.

T he newest cosmetic procedures yield attractive, natural-looking results with less invasion, recovery, and down time. Many Western New York medical doctors offer non-surgical services, performed by talented aestheticians who have undergone many hours of training and years of experience.

Pellevé Wrinkle Reduction System is a new treatment that tightens loose skin on both the body and the face, and is offered by Niagara Dermatology Associates, with Drs. Anne Ramsdell and Craig Miller. Pellevé precisely delivers energy to the dermal tissue to induce collagen contraction and

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formation without damaging the epidermis. While that may sound complicated, patients report that it feels like a warm facial massage, has virtually no pain or downtime, and has immediate visible results that last.

Though results sound exciting, and procedures tempting, it’s critical that everyone working with you has proper training. Techniques and technology must be rigorously tested before they’re practiced, and the aestheticians must have received advanced instruction. At Spa Niagara, Dr. Robert Perry and aesthetician Linda Baldi-Perry combine the surgical with the non-surgical, and ensure that everything is tried and true before they offer it.

“We don’t jump on the bandwagon until we know for sure that it’s not just the latest and greatest thing, but the right thing,” says Baldi-Perry. “We’re constantly getting additional training as different methods and techniques are developed, and this improves the results that we get for our patients.” They have had great success for their patients using a technology called Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™), which works for hair

removal, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, spider veins, and broken blood vessels. Winter is the best time to do a course of IPL™, because during recovery, patients need to avoid sun exposure (much easier in the midst of our Western New York snowy season). The IPL™ targets pigment in the skin, and uses light energy to specifically find and target the browns and the reds in your skin. It’s not a one-time treatment— more damaged skin needs more treatments—but it’s extremely effective, and results in smoother, firmer skin.

“When asked what’s new in plastic surgery, the common answer is the [non-surgical] technologies,” says Dr. Samuel Shatkin, Jr., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon from the Aesthetic Associates Centre in Amherst, New York. “The combination of state-ofthe-art non-surgical rejuvenation treatments along with the improvements in surgical techniques give optimum results.” According to Dr. Shatkin, plastic surgeons now customize treatments to provide natural rejuvenation without the surgical, over-pulled, Hollywood look. “If a patient comes in with severe sun-damaged skin, but

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has little laxity, they would probably be best managed with laser treatments, fillers for volume, and Botox to soften lines and wrinkles, and perhaps one of the ‘designer’ ‘S’ lift or short recovery facelift procedures.

The advantage of going to a board certified plastic surgeon who also specializes in advanced skin care is that the patient gets the best of both worlds, and providing all the options under one roof makes it convenient.

The more tools the doctor has to customize the treatments, the better the outcome.”

At BeautyQuest MediSpa, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. K.S. Bhangoo offers many surgical and non-surgical techniques in a relaxing spa setting (it’s a one-stop shop that offers hair and nail services, teeth whitening, waxing, makeup…). The Syneron elōs™ system of laser and IPL treatment works for skin tightening, skin rejuvenation, hair removal, vein treatment, and acne treatment.

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patient demand for non-invasive aesthetic improvement with minimal or no downtime.

“Skin is my game,” says Dr. Mary Louise Lenahan, board certified dermatologist, “and I want to make sure my patients and the people in Western New York are getting the best medical care. Not just from someone who took a crash course over a weekend to learn how to operate a laser, but someone for whom this is their specialty. I love the medical nature of my work, but I got into the cosmetic area in order to provide this service for my patients in a safe, trained environment, by experts who really know what they’re doing.” Patients are obviously attracted to the injectibles that include neurotoxins like Botox, which stops the underlying muscles from making movements and expressions that create fine lines and deeper wrinkles on the face, but the results of which last for perhaps four or five months. They also love their fillers, which have the result of making them look fresher, without looking obvious.

“People don’t want to go under the knife,” continues Dr. Lenahan.

“They don’t want to have the downtime. In the right hands, fillers can be

a marvelous enhancement, without being so noticeable, and it’s a great way to fill the mid-face and increase volume, not just chasing those lines that appear. I take this very seriously, and I tell my patients, ‘You’re my reputation, walking down the street, I want to make sure you’re happy.’”

“I can’t take credit for the term ‘ m o m my m a ke ove r ’ ,” s ays D r.

Andrew Giacobbe, from the main headquarters of his medical spa in Williamsville, “but it is a term frequently used to talk about a combination procedure, typically the breast and the abdomen.” Childbirth can result in skin stretching and laxity across the abdomen, and working breasts that are not just for show can end up looking a bit deflated and a bit saggy—which is often when the moms show up.

“We have to make sure that the patient is a good candidate for surgery—young healthy individuals, with no medical problems, no underlying heart conditions, because it is a combined surgery, and a longer operation.

But I tell my patients, once your family is complete, that would be an ideal time to have something done, to restore their body to where it was prior to pregnancy, flatten the tummy,

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remove the excess skin, maybe some unwanted fat, and perhaps lift or enlarge the breasts.” A common complaint after a C-section is also the way the abdominal skin hangs over the scar, a result no amount of exercise can undo because the scar adheres to the underlying musculature—but that can be fixed, as well.

When you want to look your best, and be pleased by the face and body you present to the world, it’s nice to know that surgical and non-surgical cosmetic options are available in settings with professional, board certified medical supervision. “To apply the old adage,” suggests Dr. Shatkin, “if all one has is a hammer, the whole world looks like a nail. Being able to provide both improved surgical techniques and the newest technologies and products in the non-surgical areas are the keys to getting the most natural results.”

Terri Parsell Hilmey is a freelance writer living in Clarence Center.

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HIVE/HEALTHY CHANGES EVERYTHING Run for the Right Reasons

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unners, stop in your tracks.

It’s time for a gut check.

Why do you run?

If you answered “to get thin ”— or some variation on that theme —you’re going the distance for the wrong reason.

Like all fitness regimens, losing weight is a desirable byproduct of running. But it shouldn’t drive you to lace up.

When it does, running becomes, well, run-of-the-mill. Rather than experiencing the endorphin-high of hitting your stride, you’ll hit a plateau and risk ditching your routine altogether.

To avoid burnout, run for the right reasons. W hat are t hey?

Everyone has their own. If you’re stuck, here are a five legit reasons to lace up: 1. For the community.

Running with neighbors or an organized club is a great way to keep in touch, strengthen bonds, and create new friendships.

2. For the competition.

M aybe you’re t r y i ng to r u n faster or longer. Perhaps you’d like to attempt your first 5K, 10K, or marathon. Creating a challenging goa l helps you d iscover you r physical potent ial and inspire yourself.

3. For your mood.

C ho ose a sce n ic rout e a nd d iscon nect from t he st ress.

Thirty minutes later, you’ll march through your front door a new person.

4. For your heart.

Ru nn i ng is one of t he most heart-healthy exercises around.

Just an hour a week can reduce your risk of heart disease by almost half compared to non-runners.

5. For the energy boost.

Even a shor t r u n keeps sluggishness at bay, increasing energ y, reduci ng fat ig ue, and helping you sleep like a rock.

O nce you’ve com m it t e d to running for the right reasons, you’re one step closer to making the most of your run.

Next up? Improving your form.

First, invest in a quality pair of running sneakers. Shoe cushioning and shock absorpt ion degrade with time and use, putting you at risk for injury. Most runners swap out their kicks every 400500 miles.

If you hold on to a cel l phone, water bot t le, or ot her accessories when you run, you’re comprom isi ng you r ga it. Stay d ialed in during your r uns by investing in a shirt with a phone p o c ke t . A nd u n le ss you’r e a compet it ive d ist a nce r u n ner, you shouldn’t need to hydrate, especially if you’ve been drinking water during the day.

Now that you’re hands-free, take a moment to scan your arms. Do they sway side to side when you run? If so, you’re wasting valuable

energy stores and preventing your body from propelling forward.

Concentrate on swaying your arms forward and back instead, with your elbows at 90-degrees angles.

Need a visual? Imagine yourself popping potato chips—OK, kale chips—into your mouth.

Finally, determine your cadence.

On you r next r u n , cou nt t he number of times each foot strikes the ground in a minute; optimal running cadence is about 160-170 steps. Maintaining that will reduce load ing on your k nee and h ip joints, and may ward off common running injuries. Use a pedometer or Spot if y ’s r u n n i ng cadence mixes to keep you on track.

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