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List of Events
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Renovation of “Pan” and “Maenads” Italian Garden Statues in Congress Park
The City of Saratoga Springs, Department of Public Works, is proud to unveil the restoration of two of these Italian Garden Statues in 2007; Pan and Maenad.
This has been made possible with the support of the David B. Silipigno Foundation. History tells us that Pan is known to be the son of Hermes. He is the god of goatherds and shepherds. Maenads are known as the female companions of Dionysus, usually represented as frenzied revelers. Stay tuned for more information on when these statues will be revealed to the public in a major unveiling in Congress Park.
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Girls Academy Athletic Gymnasium
(David B. Silipigno Athletic Facility)
In the summer of 2004, Dave was the major contributor to the new athletic facility at the Albany Academy for Girls. After receiving his donation of $775,000 -- the largest donation in the 190-year history of the Academy -- the school decided to name the gym after him. The facility is a full-sized gymnasium with a suspended track, two international squash courts, a weight room, aerobics room, offices, locker rooms, lounge, etc.
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The Disney Gift Give-A-Way Event
More than 80 in-need children were given Christmas gifts at this special event of the Silipigno Foundation. Celebrity guests PLUTO and GOOFY made appearances at the Canfield Casino after flying in all the way from Walt Disney World Resort. It was an event that made dreams come true for all these children identified by Big Brothers Big Sisters and Saratoga Mentoring. Afterward, the entire Saratoga Community was treated to a fireworks display to kick off the holiday season.
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2007 Albany Tulip Festival
The David B. Silipigno Foundation was the premier underwriter of the 2006 and 2007 Albany Tulip Festival.” This annual festival welcomes Spring to the Northeast with a three day celebration of the city’s Dutch heritage, music, craft vendors and over 200,000 tulips! Celebrate with Mayor Gerald D. Jennings on mother’s day weekend in Washington Park, Albany, at the largest annual event in the Capital Region! This year’s feature band was Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, playing to more than 60,000 attendees of the festival.
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LARKfest
The David B. Silipigno Foundation was proud to be the premier underwriter of Larkfest in Albany, NY. This family-friendly event attracts more than 60,000 people and features live music, crafts, vendors, and international cuisine. The foundation has sponsored this city event since 2005, and looks forward to a continued partnership.
  
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The Northeast Family Chocolate Festival
The David B. Silipigno Foundation supported ACCA’s festival in both 2006 and 2007, bringing together more than 5,000 chocolate enthusiasts annually! The all new festival was held at the Washington Avenue Armory on March 24th and featured chocolate vendors, Radio Disney, a family fashion show and ongoing entertainment! Crowds went crazy for the clowns, face painters and Cohoes Music Hall’s rendition of “High School Musical.
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Other organizations that have been funded by the
David B. Silipigno Foundation include:
Senior Services of Albany
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Title sponsor of the Travers Wine Tasting event |
Saratoga Shakespeare Company
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Major Underwriter for The Tempest |
Albany P.A.L. (Police Athletic League)
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Title sponsor of the Northeastern Softball Tournament, hosting thousands of young females athletes |
Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Sponsor of the Wine Classic |
Saratoga Plan
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Sponsor of Feast of Fields |
FDNY Christmas Fundraiser
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Title donor for a Christmas Event for families effected by the 9-11 tragedy |
Saratoga Center for the Family
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Sponsor of the Christmas Gift Giveaway Program |
Arthritis Foundation
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Title sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation Gala |
YMCA of Saratoga
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Donated memberships for underprivileged youth |
| Saratoga County Arts Council |
Sponsor of a major Art Exhibit |
Catholic Charities
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Sponsor of Festival of Trees |
Special Olympics
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Donated $40,000 to sponsor disabled athletes by sending them to the Special Olympic games |
Saratoga Race Course
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Sponsored the Gala to Benefit BEAT |
Shelters of Saratoga
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Title sponsor of the Mardi Gras event
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Living resources
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Sponsor of Splendor in the Park
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Other organizations that have received significant funding include: |
| Friends of Inside Albany
Saratoga County Sheriff Benevolent Association
Kiwanis Christmas Bears Fundraiser
American Red Cross
NASDAQ Fundraiser
Land Trust of the Saratoga Region
105th Military Police Battalion Fund
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