SR 2023 Annual Report by soulryedersorg

SOUL RYEDERS MISSION

2023-2024 LETTER

TO OUR SOUL RYEDERS COMMUNITY

Dear Friends,

At SOUL RYEDERS, we believe in the power of collective effort to accomplish our mission. Over the past fiscal year (April 2023-March 2024), we have achieved some remarkable milestones because of the generosity and commitment of everyone involved with our organization.

Last year, we were able to transform an aspiration into a reality - creating our own half marathon & 5K walk/run event! Watching our vision come to life as 1100+ participants along with countless spectators and volunteers gathered at Playland Park in Rye on May 21, 2023 for our inaugural event was truly powerful. Most of those in attendance had been impacted by cancer in some way and being part of this event, no matter what role they played, helped them feel connected to SOUL RYEDERS and the profound work that we do. We highlight this inaugural celebration of coming together within these pages.

We also feature our annual Giving Circle event and the incredible founding members of our board of directors. These 8 individuals worked tirelessly to ensure the future of this organization from its beginning. Honoring them and announcing the creation of our Founders Advisory Council, was truly inspirational. We hope you too are moved by their dedication and heartfelt connection to this work.

As always, we like to keep you well informed about the progress of the projects you have so generously supported. In the fall of 2023, after our initial internal research and program setup, we launched our Peer Support Program! We believe this is a vital resource for our clients, connecting them with someone who has already experienced cancer themselves. You will read about some of the amazing individuals who were part of our first peer mentor training group, who now actively volunteer their time paired with new clients, providing an added level of depth and connection to our offerings.

You all play an integral role in our journey and your unwavering support fuels our determination to strive for ways to improve and enhance everything that we do in our organization and for those we serve. We hope you enjoy reading about all of our accomplishments this past year and feel the same excitement we do about these achievements.

With gratitude,

Brian Smith

Heidi Kitlas Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director

“The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.”

~Vince Lombardi

Heidi Kitlas

Brian Smith

PROGRAMS

• The Wig Exchange

• Strand Together

• Yoga4Cancer

• Meditation & Conversation

• Workshops

• Caregiver Program

• Grant Program

• Wigs without Borders

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Young Survivor

• What’s Next?

• Chronic and Advanced Cancers

VOLUNTEERS

• Care Packages

• Handmade Projects

• Internships

EVENTS

• TieTheTownPink

• Community Awareness Events

• Half Marathon & 5K

CLIENTS

Whether you are newly diagnosed, experiencing a recurrence or are in remission, we are here to support you. Every one of our clients is a person first and one size does not fit all. Clients are defined at SOUL RYEDERS as anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer. SOUL RYEDERS will help ensure that you are surrounded by community and supported by those who understand each phase — from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.

CAREGIVERS

As a caregiver, paying attention to your own health and wellbeing is imperative. Caregivers are frequently overlooked and usually stretched to capacity. Being there for your loved one means taking care of yourself too. SOUL RYEDERS provides an empathetic ear during what can be a turbulent time. In the moments when you feel overwhelmed, our team is here for you, providing coping strategies and information on how to be an effective and impactful caregiver.

VOLUNTEERS

Our dedicated volunteers are the core of SOUL RYEDERS. All of our volunteer opportunities are client-focused; involving both direct and indirect support. We could not provide our wide range of services without this tireless team that continually goes above and beyond. Volunteers of all ages contribute their time and energy in a myriad of ways, and we strive to collaborate with them to find the most meaningful direction for their volunteer time.

DONORS

SOUL RYEDERS would not exist without the generosity of people willing to share their resources in order to help our clients and caregivers. Many donors have been touched by cancer, either directly or indirectly. Our unique and personalized services make giving to SOUL RYEDERS a very tangible investment. Donors not only help others but experience personal fulfillment knowing what a difference they are making in our greater community.

This past February 2024, we held our annual Giving Circle “Get Together to Give Together” event but this one had an extra special touch. Not only did we celebrate our current members and welcome some new friends; we joined together to honor the founding Board of Directors members who invested years in fortifying our organization. The passion and commitment of these visionary individuals laid the foundation for the success of SOUL RYEDERS. “Their tireless efforts and selfless dedication have enabled us to touch the lives of countless individuals and families affected by cancer, offering hope, support, and a sense of community during some of life’s most challenging moments,” said Heidi Kitlas, SOUL RYEDERS Executive Director.

During the evening’s program, the honorees had the opportunity to reflect on the profound impact SOUL RYEDERS’ has had on them. Dawn Ewing, a current SOUL RYEDERS Board Member and Founding Board Member reflected, “The most amazing thing about SOUL RYEDERS is this really incredible community of people. You can’t walk into a SOUL RYEDERS event without thinking you are part of something special. You just feel connected.”

Brian Smith, the current Chairman of the Board, shared a recent resolution to form a Founders Advisory Council. He officially announced the formation of the council to include founding board members who

had served a minimum of one term on the board and contributed to the success of the organization. Enthusiastically, Smith declared that Laura DeVita, Mark Doran, Dawn Ewing, Pati Holmes, Bill Miller, Sandy Samberg, Emily Sharko and Kerri Winderman agreed to join the council to provide their expertise and strategic advice as an ongoing commitment to SOUL RYEDERS.

As the evening drew to a close, guests were invited to join the Giving Circle, an opportunity to pledge a minimum of $1,000 a year over three years, and become a part of a larger collective effort to provide long term growth for the organization. Through their contributions, Giving Circle Members affirm their commitment to empowering individuals affected by cancer and ensuring that no one faces their journey alone.

The evening exuded a warm and special feeling, reflecting the deep bonds and sense of purpose that unite our organization and its supporters. We were honored to bring together this community of enthusiastic philanthropists who create the sustainability of SOUL RYEDERS so that we may continue our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

“SOUL RYEDERS is not going to cure cancer, it’s not going to make it go away. But what it is going to do is change the way people live with cancer,” ~ Bill Miller, former Chairman and Founding Board Member

U R N ED INTO A REALITY

TWe are a small organization that does BIG things and we knew that we could count on the support of our community to make this happen. The event fit with SOUL RYEDERS’ mission to educate our community about cancer and how A D R E A M

The idea of organizing our own fitness event was, for many years, a distant thought that was often discussed but the timing never seemed right. The history of our organization began in 2007 with a team of women from Rye participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New York City. Our commitment to these types of events continued as we encouraged our community to participate in similar local fundraising walks and races.

In 2020, during the pandemic, SOUL RYEDERS board member and local Rye father Adrian Deen, created a his own half marathon called “April’s Run” in memory of his late wife, April, as a way to honor her memory and to raise awareness and funds for SOUL RYEDERS. April and her family were supported throughout their cancer experience by SOUL RYEDERS. Throughout his training and run, Adrian heard interest from many who would like to join him. This sparked the conversation that led to the creation of our Half Marathon & 5K.

fitness is good for general health and a powerful tool to use during and after cancer treatment. We also know the potential this event has for increased growth and expansion year after year due to its compelling message, its connection to SOUL RYEDERS’ beginnings through the Avon Walk, and ease of participation. The goal of the event was to raise awareness of our organization’s personalized support and resources, and attract participants, volunteers and spectators from well beyond our local borders.

From securing sponsorships to mapping out the breathtaking route, every detail of our inaugural event was meticulously planned. Banners and signs adorned with vibrant colors were displayed all across Rye, our neighboring towns and social media inviting runners of all ages and abilities to participate in the race for such a great cause.

After years in the making, on the beautiful Sunday morning of May 21, 2023 at Playland Park in Rye, NY our inaugural half marathon & 5K event took place. Over 1,100 participants gathered at the starting line; there were seasoned athletes, first-time runners, families pushing strollers, and, most importantly, those who have been impacted by cancer.

As a runner, I know how much goes into these events, and this inaugural race was flawless. Your team is incredible! I bet you have heard this a million times since Sundaywe all can’t wait to do it again!

Just wanted to write a quick thank you for all of your tireless work preparing for today’s event. It was truly an amazing day and a HUGE success. I heard over and over again from friends and neighbors how fun, well run, organized and impressive the event was. It was an honor to be a part of the “team.” At one point one of the fantastic policemen who was with me said, “Wow this must be a really close knit community.” He nailed it!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR RACES SPONSORS!

Emily and Jon Borell

Bridget Curran Interiors

Fiona and Özgen

Dogan

Friends of Read

Wildlife Sanctuary

The Hudspeth Family

M.K. Barclay PT

M. Kim O’Connor & Associates

Palmer & Purchase

Pilates of Rye

Playland Park

NXT Level Private

Sandy & Joe Samberg

Schulte Roth & Zabel

LLP

ALL 2023 HM5K TEAMS

The Shade Store

Elizabeth & Neil Townsend

Michelle & Burt Weiss

White Plains Hospital

The Wildes Family

Milan & Jeffrey Yokuty

Thank you to everyone to participated in the event and raised funds for our mission. Here are all the teams who, with their friends and family, inspired each other to participate in the race.

Adelgren

Ammon Family

April SRun

Aschkenasys

Baby Got Track

Bad Ass Bitches

BC Support Crew

Because Crossfit is

Too Easy

Beers After BETTERWAY FIT

TRAINING

Birthday Crew

Blumeys and Forbes

Breast Friends

Decadent Foodies

DFWM

Eagles

Felly Fanatics

Garth Goons

Guys Being Dudes

HenryGrace

Jalli

Josep Farres

Kierce Krew

Les gazelles LG3

LIVING THE DREAM LoveWins

Lymphoma Ninja Warriors

McMacs

Mesh Wu Family

Not Fast Just Furious

Nutmeggers

One Percent Supps

Pack it for lunch

Playland Peeps

Rascals Runners

RDTF Proteam

Red Hot Chili

Steppers

Ryezers

SoccerStars

Soul mates

Stone Point Capital

Strength in Numbers

STXtreme Run Club

Team ConFin

Team DiNota

Team Fig

Team Herz

Team HPT

Team Kathy

Team McCauley

Team Meighan 5k

Team Milton

Team POTS

Team Rittenberg

Team Sharko

Team T Bone

The ECC Steppers

The Fit Mode Squad

The Schills

The Slayful Martins Tits Up

Triple C

Uncle Bob and the Sole Sisters

William Raveis Rye

Write On Year 6 NED

YSG

ZNO Runs

“We ran today for all our loved ones fighting cancer and in memory of those who fought.”

Each one had their own reason for being there, but they were all united in their desire to support SOUL RYEDERS and the incredible work we do. Serenaded with the National Anthem by a local A cappella group, Rhythm on Rye, as the American Flag was hoisted, the crowd of thousands cheered as the horn blew to start the race.

We turned a dream into a reality. The awe-inspiring community support and overwhelming participation was incredibly uplifting and shared by everyone in attendance. We raised over $150K that went directly to funding our programs and personalized service for our clients and caregivers and ensure we can be there for them through some of the most difficult and challenging times of their lives.

We would like to thank our amazing co-chairs Emily Borell, Adrian Deen, Michelle Weiss, Libby Wildes and Milan Yokuty for all of their hard work and support.

“Congratulations on your inaugural race! All of the runners on our team who participated thought it was a huge success and hope to see many more years of your lovely race in Rye.”

A special shout out to the staff at White Plains Hospital for all of their amazing support in keeping our runners and walkers safe!

Peer Support Program

At SOUL RYEDERS, we continue to strive to find ways to refine and enhance how we connect with our clients. In our annual report last year, we shared with you the celebration of the 10 year anniversary of The Wig Exchange program, a service provided to those who are dealing with hair loss due to cancer treatment. Our volunteer Wig Advisors, who are cancer survivors themselves, approach each client with empathy, understanding and offer insight providing a truly invaluable experience.

As our overall programming expanded, we realized that not everyone who comes to us is in need of a wig and therefore would not have that same important component of experiential empathy, generally beyond the scope of what they receive from their health professionals, as they personally understand what is involved in dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Through our continued strategic planning efforts, the idea of a peer support initiative became our focus. We started researching other similar type programs and connected with Carolyn Taylor of Global Focus on Cancer. Her work in the area of Peer Mentorship focuses mainly on underserved communities in other countries but we were all excited to adapt this program and tailor it to our SOUL RYEDERS community.

Through the thoughtfulness and generosity of our incredible donors, we were able to secure the funds needed to make this vision a reality and the process to develop the program began. Meetings, trainings and surveys were conducted and after an extensive search, 8 volunteer peer mentors were selected and a pilot was launched.

Our goals for this initiative include:

y Supporting our clients emotional and mental well-being (anxiety, depression, & stress) as well as social functioning

y Helping clients to decrease feelings of isolation, encourage positive emotional states, and improve coping responses and behavior to improve general mental health

y Providing interactions to those

with similar experiences offering experiential empathy beyond the scope of health professionals

y Benefiting peer mentors themselves with enhanced feelings of competence and personal value

y Delivering emotional support and mentoring, provide advice and support by our staff clinical social worker, responsible for overseeing the program

We are grateful to Carolyn who has been a steadfast partner in getting this program off the ground and continues to be able to provide research and logistical insight since our launch.

We asked our volunteer peer mentors to share their thoughts on why they wanted to get involved. Here are their heart-warming stories:

Having gone through cancer myself and learning the necessity of support motivated me to want to give back and volunteer for the Peer Support Program. Being matched with a client has been a blessing and I am grateful to be able to offer support, hope and kindness to someone else during a challenging time in their lives.

- Denise Rodman

I wanted to become a Peer Mentor because I am so grateful for my cancer survivorship, recognize the need, and want to give back a service that I did not have when I was diagnosed. It is so fulfilling to have a Mentee, as I experience in real-time the absolute need and positive impact peer mentorship has for an active cancer patient. The team at SOUL RYEDERS is so special and creating this opportunity for patients and survivors is just another example!

- Susan Romeo

SOUL RYEDERS was such a lifeline to me following my diagnosis. Whether I was taking a Yoga for Cancer class, enjoying a delicious hand-delivered meal, or connecting with a survivor, the support I received helped me and my family to feel less alone and overwhelmed. There is nothing quite like connecting with someone who has walked the path, and it’s awesome to be a part of a new offering that will help drive positive outcomes for others.

– Jeralyn Mastroianni Eustace

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR CONNECTIONS

Our impact at a glance

By fostering strong, empathetic connections and providing comprehensive support, we are able to make a significant positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Client Support

Workshops & Support Groups

We are deeply connected to the community we serve making a real difference in the lives of the individuals and families in need. We provided assistance and guidance to over 370 clients and caregivers during these challenging times.

Our workshops and support groups are held throughout the year creating a space for reflection and connection.

Yoga4Cancer, Meditation & Conversation, monthly support groups and workshops across different topics are open to all clients and caregivers were actively attended by nearly 200 individuals.

Care Packages and SOUL Lifting Kits

Wig Support

We assembled 65 SOUL Lifting kits and 281 care packages filled with practical, essential items and uplifting messages offering comfort and support.

Offering wigs and advice to individuals facing hair loss due to medical treatments to those in need is a remarkable service we provide.

Over 100 wigs were provided to our clients as well as donations of 205 wigs to Wig without Borders making this program truly impactful.

Volunteer Engagement

We had 826 volunteers contribute to 2486 engagement hours supporting our programs, community engagements and administrative efforts.

Fiscal Year Financials

Based on un-audited figures for Fiscal Year April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.

INCOME

Giving Circle $190,814

In-Kind Support $135,200*

EXPENSES

Programs $338,678

Grantmaking $64,014

Community Support $354,156**

General Donations $60,012

Total Income: $740,182

DONORS

Administration $147,614

In-Kind Support $135,200*

Community Support $123,114**

Total Expenses: $853,620

*In-Kind support is not included on the filed 990. **Community Support includes awareness and participatory events including TieTheTownPink and the Half Marathon & 5k. A copy of the SOUL RYEDERS 990 is available soulryeders.org.

Eileen Alberi · Phil and Maureen Angelastro · Paul and Sarah Ardire · Jane Balter · Michael Basch · Stacy Bayer · Anita and Stuart Beeber · Jennifer and Benjamin Bernstein · Carter Bisso · Catherine Bluvol · Melissa and Justin Boisseau · Emily and Jon Borell · Jim Brochhausen · Henry L & Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation · Kirstin Bucci · Vincent Budd · Peter Burack · Chris Burke · Elizabeth Calise · Madeline Caslow · Lisa Caslow · Nancy Castrogiovanni · Ursula Catalano · Sam D’Annunzio · Craig and Liz Delizia · Susan and Douglas DeStaebler · Jessica Devaney · Joe and Laura DeVita · Mary and Antonio Diaz-Albertini · Erika Dimson · Micheline and Bart DiNardo · Fiona and Özgen Dogan · Jennifer Donnalley · MaryEllen and Mark Doran · Brenda Earl · Laurie Edelman · Will Essin · Jeralyn and Edward Eustace · Giovanna Fallanca · Jeremy Wm. Farrington · Rob Feinblatt · Harry Forbes · Greta Fox · Josh Franklin · Susan Frazier · Snyder and Flynn Fund · Nicholas and Stephanie Gardner · Christina Geist · Cheryl Geller · Scott Geller · Elaine and Tom Giannetti · Allison and Zach Gibbs · Andrew and Andrea Giobbe · Walter and Amy Gorman · Sara Griffin · Maria and Michael Guarnieri · Nancy Haneman · Elizabeth Hantman · Amy Harsch · Nicole Hazard · Will Healey · J.W. Higgs · Lesley Hohlweck · Todd Hohlweck · Sharon Jaccoma · Arielle and Jon Jachman · Stephanie and Ryan Jacoby · Susan and George Janart · Kelsey and Tim Johnson · Aimee Kahn · Jimmy and Emily Keenan · Shaun Kelley · Meghann Kelly · Melissa and Chris Kelly · Peter Khoury · Derek Kierans · Daniel Neuwirth and Alison Killilea · Ned and Nora Kirk · Scott Klein · Cathy Kraft · Carole-Anne Lange · Jennifer and Brian Lapin · Steve Roberts and Kimberly LaPointe · Paul Lee · Jennifer and Eric Leventhal · Lynn and Evan Lewis · Allison Lewis · Peggy Locastro · Leslie and Gene Lynch · J Mac · Derek Mahoney · Lanie Marcus · Stephen and Susan Marynowski · William Mason · Harper Mates · Denise McCauley · Shannon and James McGovern · Elaine McKenna · Lisa McKiernan · Noah Mehrkam · Victoria and Chris Meier · Erika Mercurio · John Merlino · James Millard · Alfred Miranda · Michael Molnar · Leanne Mos · Ira and Marsha Moses · Thomas and Christy Murphy · Kathy Murray · Jean and Gregg Nabhan · Eileen Nakamura · Lew and Amanda Nash · Margaret and Walter Nelson · Maryann Nielsen · Kathryn Ostien · Stephanie Paciullo · Susan Padgett · Armand and Janice Paganelli · Judith Passannante · Frank Pinkus · Yvonne Pollack and Leslie Pollack Family Foundation · Paula Preis · Seth Ramsey · Julia Ricciuti · Kari Saitowitz · Susan Salice · Anne Salice · Charles Salice · Sandy and Joe Samberg · Robert Santangelo · Angela and Tom Schonberg · James and Caroline Scully · Scott Secor · Sophie Sharp · Audrey and Brian Smith · The Sobol Family · P.J. Solit · Eric and Caryn Steinert · Ellen and Douglas Stern · Karen Stutenroth · George CoCo Switlyk · John and Tricia Tartaglia · Cullen Thomason · Michael Tierney · Jason and Andrea Tighe · Lindsay and Edward Timlin · Kendall Truman · Rio Tunney · Jaime Ulrich · Margarita Urbanczyk · Julia Valuyeva · Margaretha Van de Voort-Kager · Kimberly and Jeff Veber · David and Jane Vite · Caroline and Andrew Walker · Bruce Walter · Matt and Maura Walther · The Warne Family Fund · Michelle and Burt Weiss · Elizabeth Wildes · Robin Willig · Jimmy Wu · Milan and Jeff Yokuty · Gilly Zimmer

Giving Circle Members

Anonymous · Maureen & Phil Angelastro · Liza & David Bainbridge · Hunter & Alicia Baldwin · Anita & Stuart Beeber · Jennifer & Benjamin Bernstein ·

Josh & Julie Bieber · Jim Billingsley · Melissa & Justin Boisseau · Emily & Jon Borell · John & Laura Breckenridge · Diana & Ryan Byrne · Elizabeth Calise ·

Erica & Craig Coblenz · Nicole & Marcus Colwell · Julia & Michael Dailey · Adrian Deen · Liz & Craig Delizia · Doug & Sue DeStaebler ·

Laura & Joe DeVita · Antonio & Mary Diaz-Albertini · Fiona & Özgen Dogan · Mark & Mary Ellen Doran · Brenda Earl · Erica & Jeff Fritsche ·

Stephanie & Nick Gardner · Elaine & Tom Giannetti · Allison & Zach Gibbs · Nicole & Adam Gibbs · Andrea & Andrew Giobbe · Deborah & Neal Goldman ·

Amy & Walter Gorman · Michael & Maria Guarnieri · Pati & Michael Holmes · Arielle & Jon Jachman · Stephanie & Ryan Jacoby · Kelsey & Tim Johnson ·

Emily & Jimmy Keenan · Melissa & Chris Kelly · Kristine & Joseph Kennedy · Alison Killilea & Daniel Neuwirth · Nora & Ned Kirk · Brian & Jen Lapin ·

The Lapin Foundation · Kimberly LaPointe & Steve Roberts · Lauren & Michael Lehmann · Jennifer & Eric Leventhal · Lynn & Evan Lewis ·

The Liddy Family · Leslie & Gene Lynch · Susan & Stephen Marynowski · William & Melissa Maurer · Connie McBroom · Darren & Nikaline McCarley ·

Shannon & James McGovern · Tori & Chris Meier · Billy & Sara Miller · Elisabeth & Barry Mitchell · Trish & David Muccia · Christy & Tom Murphy ·

Wendy & Paul Nagle · Amanda & Lew Nash · Margaret & Walter Nelson · Sharon Pohoryles & Jim Gelb · Yvonne Pollack & Leslie Pollack Family Foundation ·

Jessica Reisman & Adam Tuckman · Becky Samberg · Debbie & Jeff Samberg · Sandy & Joe Samberg · Robert Santangelo · Maiju & Rich Savage · Tom & Angela Schonberg · Caroline & James Scully · Emily & John Sharko · Michele Kramer Sloane & Peter Sloane · Audrey & Brian Smith · The Sobol Family · Caryn & Eric Steinert · Ellen & Douglas Stern · Dan & Danielle Tagger-Epstein · John & Tricia Tartaglia · Ben & Lourdes Teasdale · Andrea & Jason Tighe · Lindsay & Edward Timlin · David Ting · Beth & Neil Townsend · Tracy & Chris Turner · Margarita Urbanczyk · Margaretha van der Voort · Kim & Jeff Veber · Caroline & Andrew Walker · Maura & Matt Walther · Jodi Weber & Daniel Kaderabek · Michelle & Burt Weiss · Carolyn & Mark Whaling · Mark & Vicki Whatley · Michael & Kerri Winderman · Christi & Nick Wood · Lee & Bob Woodruff · Tracy & Zac Wydra · Milan & Jeff Yokuty · Lisa & Ethan Zohn · Corinne & Neil Zola

Community Support, Foundation Funding, Sponsorship and Matching Gift Programs

Breast Cancer Awareness Club - Rye High School · Butterflies from Jodie · Church of the Resurrection · ConEd · Dance for a Difference - Laura Sobel · Facebook Fundraisers · Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary · Give Lively · Goldman Sachs Matching Gifts · Harrison Mens Soccer Team · HMACDO Studio · Houlihan Lawrence, Katherine Irwin · Macquarie Group · The Osborn (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home) · Palmer & Purchase · Port Washington Union Free School District · Rye Country Day · Rye Professional Fire Fighters · Rye Presbyterian Church · The Shade Store · Standard & Poors · UBS Matching Gifts Program · Wells Fargo Matching Gifts · Westchester Triathlon Committee · White Plains Fire Fighters Local 274- Professional Fire Fighters Association · William Ravies Real Estate, Judy Jackson · Workday

In-Kind Donations & Business Support

Al Coster, Baldessari & Coster, LLP · Alberto Orozco & Ana Heredia · All Wig donations · Ana Leon Bella, Moving For Life, Inc. · Annie Borofsky, NP, White Plains Hospital · Camp Scatico · Cancer Awareness Club, Rye High School · Catherine Parker · Holly Mills, MS, RD, God’s Love We Deliver · James C. Root, PhD, MSK · JoAnn Kitlas · Joe Samberg · Judy Siegel, Pro Bono Partnership · Kim Mulcahy, Sew Happy Studios · Laura Himmelstein, LCSW, White Plains Hospital · Mamaroneck Avenue School, 4th graders - White Plains · Meg Byfield, The Shade Store · Orange Theory Fitness · Playland Park · Rye Community Synagogue · Sharon Pohoryles · Stacy Sakellariou, Beauty Bar & Salon · White Plains Hospital · Youth Against Cancer, Byram Hills High School

Thank you to everyone who believes in us and the work that we do!

Grant Program

SOUL RYEDERS helps thousands of people each year through its Grant Program. Grants are awarded to cancer-related organizations for specific initiatives that improve the quality of life for families affected by all types of cancer. The grantees and initiatives are chosen by our Grant Committee and Board of Directors to complement our own programs and provide important, often essential, services needed for the individuals we serve.

GRANT COMMITTEE

Alicia Baldwin · Anita Beeber · Stuart Beeber · Joie Cooney · Adrian Deen · Lisa Dominici · Mark Doran · MaryEllen Doran · Stephanie Gardner · Amy Gorman · Maria Guarnieri · Jennifer Leventhal · Connie McBroom · Lis Mitchell · Wendy Nagle · Amanda Nash · Sandy Samberg · Joe Samberg · Angela Schonberg · Tracy Turner · Kim Veber · Maura Walther

Volunteer Participation

Volunteer engagement April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024:

ADMINISTRATION

Grant Committee

12 Volunteers 23 Hours • $821

Board of Directors

11 Volunteers

110 Hours • $3,928

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

TieTheTownPink

126 Volunteers

249 Hours • $8,892

Half Marathon & 5k

193 Volunteers

765 Hours • $27,318

Labyrinth Maintenance

2 Volunteers 10 Hours • $357

VOLUNTEERS

PROGRAMS

Wig Programs

16 Volunteers 161 Hours • $5,749

High School & College Volunteers/ Interns

48 Volunteers

453 Hours • $16,177

Workshops, Retreats, Social Workers

11 Volunteers 89 Hours • $3,178

Care Package Drivers & Contributors

77 Volunteers 153 Hours • $5,464

Peer Support Program

8 Volunteers

64 Hours • $2,285

Stitch & Sip & Home Volunteers

34 Volunteers

80 Hours • $2,857

Group Volunteer Projects

288 Volunteers

329 Hours • $11,749

Totals

Volunteers: 826 | Hours: 2486 | Value: $88,775

The New York State value of volunteer time for 2023 is $35.71 an hour.

Caroline Adelmann · Susie Adler · Max Alaimo · Daisy Alvarez · Amelin Amilio · Lisa Ammon · Isabella Annunziata · Isabel Arenas · Erika Attar · Alicia Baldwin · David Balogh · Mara Baltag · Megan Barclay · Nikki Barker · Elle Barker · Karina Barreto · Manon Bartels · Alexa Bassuk · Stacy Bayer · Gabby Bayer · Kyra Bayer · Hope Becton · Anita Beeber · Stuart Beeber · Kristina Bell · Gina Benedetto · Gayl Bergamini · Liv Bergstein · Kate Bluvol · Emily Borell · Annie Borofsky, NP · Charlie Brady · Monica Brenner · Nanci Briganti · Kristen Briody · Vivian Broffett · Frances Butler · Meg Byfield · Ali Campbell · Brendan Campbell · Norma Canzio · Lindsay Caslow · Lisa Caslow · Audrey Cavanaugh · Frankie Chiaravalle · Noreen Childs · Sandy Chittenden · Mary Ciampi · Jennifer Cirignano · Rachel Clarke · Kinsey Codispoti · Abby Coffey · Joie Cooney · Paola Corallo · Michele Cote · Allison Coviello · Samantha Coyne · Megyn Coyne · Penny Cozza · Cliona Cronin · Conor Crotty · Luka Cuk · Lily Cullagh · Happy Daily · Hollis Daily · Emma Dallas · Adrian Deen · Rosemarie Delia · Kathleen Denvir · Mary Diaz-Albertini · Simone DiNota · Chloe Distasio · Lisa Dominici · Carrie Donahue · Mary Ellen Doran · Zaidi Dorsett · Jennifer Dreilinger · Michele Dubowsky · Alexis Dubowsky · Grecia Duchi · Marisa Duvoisin · William Eggers · Natalie Ekberg · Charlotte Emerson · Leah Englander · Dawn Ewing · Lila Fadden · Annie Farrenkopf · Ayla Felenstein · Craig Felenstein · Rachel Felenstein · Grayson Findlay · Josh Findlay · Elise Fischer · Sandy Fizzinoglia · Katie Foley · Sasha Fu · Stephanie Gardener · Alexa Gatenio · Victoria Generoso · Lovin George · Elaine Giannetti · Matthew Giannetti · Allison Gibbs · Nicole Gibbs · Tevah Gibbs · Zach Gibbs · Jack Gilroy · Tyler Gold · Ann Gold · Deb Goldman · Gabe Goldman · Shelby Goldman · Julie Goldstein · Abigail Goldstein · Emily Golodnikov · Stephanie Gomez · Gabriella Gonzales · Brooke Gori · Taylor Gori · Amy Gorman · Harriet Greenberg · Philip Greenberg · Claudine Grenoullin · Phoebe Greto · Anabelle Groban · Erika Groban · Beth Grotta · Natalie Guazzo · Darsh Gupta · Kim Haas · Cecilia Halliday · Chelsea Hammerschmidt · Grace Hansen · Paddy Harrigan · Aileen Harris · Katie Harvey · Cameron Harwood · Lynn Henderson · Laura Himmelstein, LCSW · Annabelle Hirsch · Jess Hochberg · Mindy Hochberg · Niklas Hofmann · Pati Holmes · Debbie Holt · Caroline Houghton · Caroline Howard · Mia Howson · Alison Hudspeth · Sophia Hull · Harriet Ingham · Tracy Isaacs · Heidi Israel · Judy Jackson · Diane Jaile · Susan Janart · Kelly Jancski · Sheri Jordan · Sally Joyce · Daniel Kaderabek · Hanna Kagel · Stephanie Kalkut · Lauren Kanfer · Lauren Karp · Chase Katz · Jian Kawai · Yoko Kawai · John Keating · Lyla Keenan · Danny Keilman · Shaun Kelley · Melissa Kelly · Serena Kelly · Jack Kelly · Bennett Kelly · Elisa Kelly · Bridget Kelly · Kris Kennedy · Molly Kennedy · Aine Kennelly · Lauren Kenny · Meredith Kenny · Charlotte Kirk · Ed Kitlas · JoAnn Kitlas · Cathy Kraft · Skylar Kraut · Christy Landry · Margaux Lange · Holbrook Langley · Kim LaPointe · Janet Latman · Bryan Laverty · Julianne Laverty · Armandine LeBertre · Parme LeBertre · Emersen Lee · Lara Lee · Soo Lee · Avery Lehmann · Casey Lehmann · Sabine LeMaguer · Jennifer Leventhal · Katharine Licis · Oliver Lincoln · John Lipuma · Peggy LoCastro · Rosemarie Lodovico · Anthony Lombardo · Kayla Lombardo · Tanya Lombardo · Laura Longo · Pooja Lotecha · Ava Luskey · Leslie Lynch · Marci Lyons · Lina Macri · Hailey Mallah · Kathy Mallon · Sharon Mantel · Katie Marchi · Stella Maresca · Roy Markell · Livia Marques · Mia Martel · Stephen Marynowski · Jeralyn Mastroianni · Melissa Maurer · Gianna Mazzilli · Connie McBroom · Cara McClumpha · James McGovern · Barbara McKay · Keenan McMahon · Diane McNamara · Dylan McRedmond · Adrienne Mecca · Ashish Mediratta · Christopher Meier · Judith Meis · Jorge Mendoza Jr · Katrina Merlino · Bill Miller · Sara Miller · Lis Mitchell · Emma Moore · Emma Moore · Jannine Moran · Janet Muller · Sophie Muller · Happy Mullooly · Sabrina Musicus · Carrie Nagel · Sam Nagelberg · Amanda Nash · Clare Nemsick · Cathy Nottage · Debbie Nye · Sue O’Brien · Jane Obadia · Dale Oberlander · Lou Orlando · Sarah Ostrower · Takumi Otani · Peter Panagos · Teresa Panagos · Blake Paradise · Sammy Paradise · Bianca Paraschiv · Vicky Passalacqua · Zoe Perl · Michael Pessiki · Coco Peters · Jennifer Peters · Sharon Pohoryles · Alli Pritti · Alex Punyon · William Puzzouli · Olivia Quinn · Elizabeth Quli · Ella Rackenberg · Graciela Ramos · Tripp Redd · Joanne Reed · Kirk Reische · Luke Reische · Anna Reno · Jane Riley · Maeve Rippy · Stacey Rittenberg · Denise Rodman · Susan Romeo · James C. Root · Kevin Rothman · Jenn Rubin · Sandy Rubinstein · Augustina Rueda · Martha Ruessel · Hugo Sacristan · Stacy Sakellariou · Kim Salibello · Jessie Salinas · Joe Samberg · Sandy Samberg · Zack Samberg · Goerge Santa · Angela Sapienza · Cooper Schloss · Dillon Schmidt · Angela Schonberg · Jake Schonberg · Jennifer Schwartz · Cameron Scott · Jeanine Scott · Brady Sergio · Karrie Sergio · Kelly Sfarra · Emily Sharko · Livia Sherman · Judith Siegel · Carol Sinclair · Brian Smith · Sjef Smits · Susan Snyder · Binh Minh Sobol · Ben Sobol · Meghan Stark · Grace Steers · Melinda Stein · Sasha Steiner · Charlie Stevens · Kim Tamalonis · Kim Tamalonis · Carol Tempesta · Matthew Templeman · Piper Tenney · Paige Tepedino · Kate Tiedemann · Andrea Tighe · Lindsay Timlin · Anne Toulouse · MaryAnn Tracy · Natalie Trolio · Jodi Tse · Tracy Turner · Jaime Ulrich · Todd Ulrich · Erika Ungar · Lisa Unger · Kim Veber · Vincent Veltri · Lila Vincequerra · Alanna Vogt · Erica Wagner · Caroline Walker · Brad Wallin · Monica Wallin · Nina Wallin · Valentina Wallin · Maura Walther · Meredith Ward · Kristan Watson · Jodi Weber · TerryAnn Weil · Danielle Weill · Burt Weiss · Stacy Weissberg · Melissa Weisstuch · Claire Weschler · Patrick West · Gunnar Wey · Ameer White · Liam White · Carol Wilke · Joe Wilson · Joey Wilson · Kerri Winderman · Mindy Wintermantel · MaryAnn Wolff · Copley Yaeger · Spencer Yeh · Amaya Yokuty · Milan Yokuty · Cindy Zahl · Harrison Zimmer · Cara Zimmer

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