Monday, August 7th saw 100 golfers take to the links at Brookfield Country Club in Clarence, NY. After registration, lunch and some practice swings and putts, the shotgun start began this year’s tourney in glorious sunshine. But just remember, this is Western New York and with five holes completed, the rains came and the cart barn became a respite from the monsoon-like conditions. After a bit of a delay, play resumed and the participants continued in both rain and sunshine. The interesting weather couldn’t put a damper on this year’s event. Dinner followed and winners of the basket raffles were thrilled to take home their baskets. Ian Leberer won the chance at the One Million Dollar shot, but came up short! Better luck next year!

A big thank you to all the sponsors of this year’s event:

Major Sponsors

Hole and Tee Sponsors:

Of course, we can share some photos from the day!!!

Another Successful Ride in the Books!

Three sets of riders set out Saturday, June 10, 2023 to get in some exercise while supporting the Alison Rose Foundation and honoring Ali. The routes were planned to test riders of all abilities with challenging hills with the most beautiful views. RIders could choose from riding 40 miles, 25 miles or 15 miles with a wonderful barbeque lunch upon completion! All rider received a specially made hooded sweatshirt.

A big thank you to all the riders and to everyone who helped make the ride such a wonderful success. Special thanks to this year’s sponsors - Snapon, Barnard Chevrolet, LNB, SNMB Properties, Gooney Village, and LeChase,

2023 Tour de Ali sponsors:

3rd Annual Ladies Wine Night

A big thank you to all the ladies (and gentleman) who participated in this year’s wine night at “Wine on Hertel” on Saturday, May 13th. It was a wonderful evening filled with fine dining and drinks in the newly renovated venue. Every one in attendance left with a bottle of Prosecco, one of Ali’s favorites.

The Buffalo Community came together again to show their support at the February 25th Alison Rose Foundation Blood Drive held at D’Youville College. Connect Life had all hands on deck to handle those who came to give “the gift of life.” 95 units of blood were collected despite the ice and chilly weather. All blood donors received a voucher for two tickets to an upcoming Buffalo Bandits home game.

But blood wasn’t the only thing collected as a basket raffle and 50/50 drawing were also held raising just over $5000 for the Foundation.

A big thank you to everyone who braved the elements on Saturday to support this event - blood donors and raffle participants, and all those who worked behind the scenes ahead of time and during the event - staff and security at D’Youville, Connect Life staff and volunteers, ARF board members and volunteers, basket raffle donors, table volunteers - This could not have been so successful without your help!

Next year’s winter blood drive is already in the planning stages!!!

A big “THANK YOU” to everyone who supported the Alison (Carey) Waclawek Memorial Blood Drive that was held on October 8, 2022 at the Chili Community Center.

What a great day we had as 30 units of blood were donated and over $750 in donations was collected. A visit by Ada Waclawek was enjoyed by everyone who was present in the morning. A special thank you to the staff at the Chili Community Center for their help in making this event such a great success.

What a great success!!!

2022 Alison Rose Foundation Charity Golf Tournament

Over $38,000 was raised during this year’s tournament!

After a buffet lunch, golfers were sent off to their respective holes for a shot gun start. A bit of rain didn’t dampen their spirts, as golfers competed for the title of champion. Much fun was had throughout the day’s play. One golfer even had his first hole in one! Another great meal, basket raffle and chipping contest competed the day’s festivities.

We’re already planning for next year!

A big thank you to:

and to Major Sponsors:

And to all of our other sponsors…

Some photos from the day

2022 Tour de Ali

What a great success!!! The 2022 Tour de Ali was soldout. We had 40 riders participate in this year’s ride raising $4300 for the Alison Rose Foundation. Three different groups of riders set out on various courses that covered the beautiful area surrounding Keuka Lake. The weather couldn’t have been better as the skies were blue and the temperature stayed at a comfortable level. The event began and ended at Keuka Lake State Park. Participants were thanked with a wonderful lunch. Below are some pictures from the event!

We are so thankful for everyone who participated in the event and a big thank you to the event planners and those involved with set up and clean up! We’re hoping the 2023 event will be just as successful!

Special thanks to our sponsors…

A big thank you to all those who came out to support our 4th Blood Drive with Connect Life. 115 pints of blood were collected and over $4000 raised in donations and basket raffle ticket sales. We are so thankful to everyone who donated their time to be greeters and work the raffle tables. Also we so appreciate everyone who donated baskets for the raffle.