The sixth annual Golfing for Kids benefit, held on June 6 at the Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains, raised over $100,000 for pre-schoolers with developmental disabilities. Two hundred supporters attended the event, co-sponsored by Westchester Arc’s Children’s School for Early Development and the Westchester Arc Foundation.

After a leisurely day on the green, attendees enjoyed a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and awards banquet. 

Twenty-five community businesses sponsored the event.

From left, Golfing for Kids Co-Chair Bob Paladino, Westchester Arc Chief Financial Officer Norm Szymanski, The Walbridge Foundation’s Bill Phillips 
and event Chairman Tony Rizzi.

Phyllis Rizzi, formerly of The Children’s School, with Janet Longo-Abinanti, Westchester Arc board member.

County legislator Tom Abinanti (D-Greenburgh) proclaims June 6, 2006,“Tony Rizzi Day” in Westchester County. 

PTA Co-President Theresa Mooney credits The Children’s School with teaching her daughter how to speak.

Kristy Paladino talks about the first time her son hugged her. “I want to thank The Children’s School for that moment.  I will never forget it.”