Fundraising

#GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday was December 1, 2020, and SSSRA is excited to announce that we raised $2,225 this year! #GivingTuesday donations will help us continue to offer free and discounted programs and special events for our residents.

Thank you to the following individuals whose donated for #GivingTuesday:

Jean Arola
Kennedy Bediako
Gwendolynn Bohannon
John Braun
Jacqueline Calhoun
Amy Gallagher
Maureen Gill-ORegan
Matilda Gordon
Robert Justin
Theresa Kachiroubas
Kim Miggenburg
Agnes Pisano
Angela Pittman-Jackson
Janet Porter
Eileen Pubins
Laura Pubins
Tim Pubins
Pat Skarzynski
Evelyn Smith
Ed and Doris Sweeney, in honor of Patrick Sweeney
Grant Thomas
Ellen Weems

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SSSRA Cash Raffle

Congratulations to Ricky’s Ride for winning the $2,500 cash prize in the SSSRA Cash Raffle! They have decided to donate the $2,500 back to our scholarship program!

Thank you to Kailen for assisting us with the drawing. SSSRA greatly appreciates the support of everyone who purchased a ticket. The total amount raised is $12,500!

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SSSRA Stingrays Shirts – New Design!

Thank you to everyone who purchased our new SSSRA Stingrays shirt! We are excited to announce that our shirt fundraiser raised over $150!

Proceeds from the sale of the shirts will help us to offer free and discounted programs and special events.

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Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser – September 2020

Thank you to everyone who purchased popcorn through SSSRA’s Double Good Popcorn Pop-Up Store! The store was open from Wednesday, September 16 – Sunday, September 20.

We are excited to announce that we raised $497! This will help us continue to offer free and discounted programs and special events for our residents.

Thank you for all your support, and enjoy your popcorn!

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14th Annual Ricky’s Ride

The 14th Annual Ricky’s Ride was scheduled for September 20, 2020, however it has been canceled due to COVID-19. You can still support SSSRA with a cash donation or by participating in the SSSRA Cash Raffle. Purchase a $50 raffle ticket for a chance to win a $2,500 cash prize! Only 250 tickets will be sold! Click here for more information.

The 13th Annual Ricky’s Ride, held on September 15, 2019, was a success! Due to the generosity of over 200 supporters, local businesses, family, and friends, the 13th Annual Ricky’s Ride raised $13,671.

A special “Thank You” to the following individuals for your continued support and dedication in making this a successful event:
Ricky, Smi, Duey, Jamie, Gina, Ronnie, Judy, and the rest of the crew! Thank you to Keith Tadevich and Chuck Cahill at Oak Forest Bowl for hosting the start of the ride and sponsoring breakfast.

Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who contributed $250 or more in sponsorship to the event:
Ms. Jane Fiala, Downers Grove
Jamie Wallace, Frankfort
G.S. Curlee Trucking, Inc., Frankfort
Ridgewood Cycle Association, Frankfort
Mr. Robert Schmidt, Country Club Hills
Mr. William Fitzgerald, Frankfort
Harvey Fireman’s Association
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Bridgeview
Orthodontic Associates, Ltd., Flossmoor
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Fallon, Naperville
New Image, Frankfort
Oak Forest Bowl
Loyalty & Respect Motorcycle Club, Orland Park

For more information about Ricky’s Ride, please contact Lisa Drzewiecki, Executive Director, at 815-806-0384, ext. 20 or lisa@sssra.org or visit www.rickysride.org.

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Scrapbook Fundraiser

September 28, 2020

SSSRA would like to thank a wonderful group of ladies who helped raise $2,965 to date through scrapbooking! They participated in an online auction and purchased various supplies, with all proceeds benefiting SSSRA. A giant thank you to Kristina Spychalski, Joann Villanueva, Jan Gill, and Morgan McMahon for their help in sorting and selling.   

Thank you to the following individuals who purchased scrapbook auction items and supported SSSRA: 

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Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser – July 2020

Thank you to everyone who purchased popcorn through SSSRA’s Double Good Popcorn Pop-Up Store! The store was open from Thursday, July 9 – Monday, July 13.

We are excited to announce that we raised $857! This will help us continue to offer free and discounted programs and special events for our residents.

Thank you for all your support, and enjoy your popcorn!

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SSSRA Stingray Shirt Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who purchased an SSSRA Stingrays shirt! We are excited to announce that our shirt fundraiser raised $490!

Proceeds from the sale of the shirts will help us to offer free and discounted programs and special events.

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31st Annual Golf Outing

While it was a difficult decision, the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) 31^st Annual Golf Outing, which was scheduled for Friday, August 21, has been cancelled. COVID-19 has impacted all of us in unprecedented ways, and we need to put safety first.

As you may know, funds raised through this event directly support SSSRA’s scholarship program. Although we will not be golfing on August 21, you can still support SSSRA with a cash donation or by participating in the SSSRA Cash Raffle. Purchase a $50 raffle ticket for a chance to win a $2,500 cash prize! Only 250 tickets will be sold! Click here for more information.

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Lisa Drzewiecki’s Birthday Fundraiser

Thank you to family and friends who contributed to Lisa’s Birthday Fundraiser supporting SSSRA!

We are excited to announce that together we raised $1,200! This will help us to offer free and discounted programs and special events.

Thank you for all your support!

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Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser – May 2020

Thank you to everyone who purchased popcorn through SSSRA’s Double Good Popcorn Pop-Up Store! The store was open from Wednesday, May 6 – Sunday, May 10.

We are excited to announce that we raised $2,218! This will help us continue to offer free and discounted programs and special events for our residents.

Thank you for all your support, and enjoy your popcorn!

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