David's Refuge

Fireworks For Friends
2018-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
June 15, 2018 | + Google Map
Join us for a private firework display at the beautiful River Spring Lodge, a chef owned and operated inn. The evening features live music, a silent auction, two beer or wine tickets and free parking. Culinary delights will be served up by Chef Dave including passed hors d’oeuvres and stationary appetizers. Chef Dave defines the food he creates as refined American Cuisine. Guests are defining it as “incredible, exquisite, amazing and remarkable”.
If you would like to stay overnight in a luxury suite, or are interested in a sponsorship, please contact us at 315.682.4204.
Our sincere thanks go to David and Carolyn Hamer for providing us the beautiful River Spring Lodge and hosting this important event!

Event Details

Date: June 15, 2018 from 7:00 – 10:00
Place: River Spring Lodge, Darien Center, NY + Google Map
Tickets: $50/each. Purchase Tickets

A Taste of David's Refuge
2018-06-21 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for A Taste of David’s Refuge ~ You’ll leave feeling refreshed, restored and renewed ~ The same gift your attendance gives to local caregivers.
September 21, 2018 – Redbarn20, Cazenovia, NY | + Google Map
Meet our Honorary Chairs: Colette Powers and Matthew Dydo

Dear Friends,
Recently, Colette told me she joined the Development Team for David’s Refuge – an organization that provides respite care for parents & guardians of children with special needs or life threatening medical conditions. I remember hearing about the organization from an old neighbor, Fred Weir, a few years ago when our son Harry, who has Down Syndrome, was 15 years old. Fred must have thought it would be a good idea for us to get away, but like many parents with special-needs children we didn’t think much about it – we were too busy caring for Harry and our other children.
Since her involvement, Colette often speaks about this amazing woman Kate Houck, their Executive Director, and is always fired up about David’s Refuge! As I listen, I think, “Wow, this is so great for parents and how important it is for them to have an opportunity to get away.” Again, never thinking about it for us. Then one Friday, there was a last-minute cancellation for a weekend stay, Kate asked us to go and we got to experience what David’s Refuge is all about. We arranged care for Harry, and off we went. It started with a beautiful dinner at the Sherwood Inn. The next morning, we woke to peace and quiet – just the two of us. We talked, we read, we napped – we completely relaxed and reconnected. We discovered how distant we had become and didn’t even realize it. Do you know what happens when your wheels are constantly spinning caring for your child and then you stop for a weekend? You realize how fast you have been going and completely unaware of the most important person in your life – that was us. Thank you, David’s Refuge, for caring and helping us stop.
This annual Taste of David’s Refuge is an integral part of David’s Refuge’s ability to thrive and continue to serve families. ​We would be grateful if you would​ consider a sponsorship​ or purchasing a ticket to share this honor with us. ​
Best,
Matt Dydo and Colette Powers
Event Details

Date: September 21, 2018, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Place: Redbarn20, Cazenovia, NY | + Google Map
Tickets: $125 per person. Buy tickets online now. It’s easy, safe and secure! Purchase Tickets
Sponsorship: View our Sponsorship Opportunities and benefits or purchase your sponsorship here Purchase Tickets

See a list of 2018 Sponsors here

More Details:: Tasting Stations by Beak & Skiff, Sherwood Inn, Unos Pizza, Carrabba’s, Yum Yums, Gannon’s and Pewter Spoon. Also, complimentary drinks by Beak & Skiff!
Your Emcees: Todd Caputo & Kaylea Nixon

On September 21st we will celebrate the 5th birthday of our annual Taste of David’s Refuge event to raise funds to provide Care for the Caregiver. Your support reminds these incredible parents that they are not alone, what they do matters and they are loved by God.
We hope you will join us for a taste of the refuge offered to our guests – the parents and guardians of children with special needs or life-threatening illnesses.
Beak & Skiff returns as our bar sponsor, and along with other restaurants who have served our guests will provide the evening’s food. A silent auction features relaxing getaways at the beautiful B&Bs and Inns that host our guests. Flowers, spa services and other creative gifts will be awarded as well.
Our hope is that by getting a Taste of David’s Refuge, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, restored and renewed ~ The same gift your attendance brings to local caregivers.
Want to know what to expect? Take a peek at these fun memories from years past!

Here’s a list of this year’s sponsors – thank you all!!
Platinum Sponsors

Easter Foundation
Sun Auto Group

Gold Sponsors

Bankers Healthcare Group
DeFranciso & Falgiatano, LLP
EY
Eastern Hills Bible Church
Haylor, Freyer and Coon, Inc.
Judy Winslow
Sidearm Sports

Silver Sponsors

David Canino, ChFC, CLU and David G. Walker, CFP
Bob and Jessica Page
Visions Federal Credit Union

Bronze Sponsors

Basil Leaf Ristorante
Beak & Skiff
BME
Katie Carmickle
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
CFSS Braces
Colombian Financial Group
Congruent Story
Derrenbacker Shields Financial Group
Dupli
EMPOWER
Gannon’s Icecream
Harris Beach
Haun Welding
iTing Trout Design
Key Bank, N.A.
Charles and Mary Ellen LaComb
Life of Reilley
National Grid
NBT Bank
Pewter Spoon Café
Plowz & Mowz
Rockbridge Investment Management
Matt Salzler
Sherwood Inn
Stanley Steemer
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Yancey’s Fancey
Yum-Yum’s Gluten Free Bakery & Café

Program Sponsors

AmeriCU Credit Union
Express Mart Convenience Stores
FedEx
InclusiveU
Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning
KBM Management
King + King Architects

Pathfinder Bank
Pinckney Hugo Group
Powers Wealth Management UBS Financial Services, Inc

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