Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Erie Shores Health Foundation Raising funds for Erie Shores HealthCare and The Hospice Erie Shores Campus.
Miss Lizzy’s Foundation makes donation to Erie Shores Health Foundation When Liz, Cory and Sarah DelCiancio founded the Miss Lizzy’s Tea event 11 years ago, nobody could have predicted what 2020 would bring. Sarah, who has taken over the reins in recent years, met with her board of directors earlier this year and decided to pause the popular annual event, which would have been in its 11th year. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the area, Sarah was glad they had decided to put the event on hold. But they still wanted to make a donation. “In light of the circumstances, we felt it was important to give back,” she said. “We didn’t want to miss giving a donation this year.” So the Miss Lizzy’s Foundation has made a generous $20,000 donation to the Erie Shores Health Foundation, with a portion of that donation earmarked for the Erie Shores Hospice. “We’ve heard that hospice had to reduce their number of
The DelCiancio family honouring the late Miss Lizzy.
volunteers during the pandemic,” she said. “So we’re hoping to help offset the extra costs.” Miss Lizzy’s Tea has raised over $140,000 to date and usually attracts over 300 attendees to the fancy tea luncheon that is popular with local moms and daughters. Liz sadly passed away in April of 2017, but her daughter has carried the torch to keep her mom’s legacy — to help families affected by cancer — alive. This year’s recipient is the Erie Shores Health Foundation, which has a long relationship with Miss Lizzy’s Foundation. “We really value and appreciate our relationship with Miss Lizzy’s Foundation,” said Christine Colautti, Executive Director for Erie The late Liz DelCiancio, founder of Miss Lizzy’s Foundation
Miss Lizzy’s Tea Party in past years.
Shores Health Foundation. “They’ve been a strong supporter of the hospital and hospice for many years.” With so many organizations and not-for-profits pausing their activities during COVID, it’s refreshing to see a donation coming from Miss Lizzy’s Foundation, without the annual event being held. “It’s really great that they are still remaining active and able to donate,” said Colautti.
Sarah DelCiancio and her late mom, Liz.
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