October 2011
14 posts
The Final Stretch
“One more week until race day and I can safely say that in the last two months I have run more than in the last two years!” Ivan Pajaro tells us. “I look forward to bartending Wednesday, and having the opportunity to tell people about the organization. “I  love to meet new people, so please come and say hello while I pour you your drink of choice!” We will be...
Oct 31st
Drinking (and running) with all our heart!
The NYC marathon fundraiser at Crooked Knife 14 was a huge success. Runner-turned-bartender, Idan Deutsch told us, “It was great to be bartender for a night at CK14 (check out the pictures here). “I really enjoyed serving drinks and teaching everyone about Save A Child’s Heart. The crowd was great and I just loved being able to drink for charity. I can’t wait to do it...
Oct 28th
When SACH bartends, children are saved...!
On Wednesday, October 26th, come see your favorite SACH marathoner turned bartender-in-action, Idan Deutsch! Idan will be serving drinks from 6-9pm at The Crooked Knife (232 West 14th St). There is no cover charge, so be sure to come out with all your friends to support him. All tips earned will be donated directly to SACH! You might have to sacrifice your liver… but you get to save a ...
Oct 25th
Calling All Runners!
Are you or someone you know running in the 2011 NYC Marathon on November 6? If so, show your support for Save A Child’s Heart and help represent our marathon team by wearing our official SACH 2011 Marathon T-Shirt! The Young Leadership Group is offering a free, limited edition 2011 NYC Marathon T-Shirt to anyone running the race that would like to wear one as they complete the 26-mile...
Oct 24th
Marathon Madness Continues!
On Thursday, October 20, 2011, The NYC Young Professional Committee held a happy hour fundraiser which drew attendance of young professionals from all over Manhattan. This event not only raised a substantial amount of money for the Save A Child’s Heart NYC Marathon runners, but also raised awareness about the foundation and the children who benefit, by challenging attendees to identify the...
Oct 23rd
A Conscientious Climber: Emma Hacohen
The YLG Executive Board would like to congratulate the Mount Kilimanjaro climbers who raised half a million dollars for SACH! One of the groups youngest climbers, 25 year old Emma Hacohen of Toronto, Canada, took on the challenge with her mum Mindy. Emma, who studied Commerce at Dalhousie University in Canada and who now serves as the Project Coordinator for the Climb Your Heart Out Campaign in...
Oct 17th
Meet the Marathoners: Mike Robles
Age: 27 Hometown: Briarwood, New York Education: Baruch College, BBA, Marketing; Baruch College, MBA, Finance Occupation: HR Specialist, LF USA Why I am running for SACH: I run because I can. Many children in the world who suffer from cardiac-related diseases can not. I’m running for SACH so that these children can one day run as many miles and more in their own lifetime.  Help Mike reach his...
Oct 14th
If You Can't Run... Drink!
On Sunday, November 6, five supporters of Save a Child’s Heart will put their bodies to the test to run the NYC marathon to sponsor children in need of cardiac surgery. To help the marathon runners reach their fundraising goals, the Young Professionals Committee of Save a Child’s Heart Foundation invite you to join us for a drink Thursday, October 20 at Forum in Union Square...
Oct 13th
Meet the Marathoners: Idan Deutsch
On Sunday, November 6, five runners will be taking on the New York City Marathon to raise money for Save A Child’s Heart. Learn more about our runners all week long as we profile them on the SACH YLG blog, help them reach their fundraising goals and be sure to join us when cheer them past the finish line next month! Age: 26 Hometown: Israel Education: University of...
Oct 13th
Meet the Marathoners: Michael DiGiacinto
On Sunday, November 6, five runners will be taking on the New York City Marathon to raise money for Save A Child’s Heart. Learn more about our runners all week long as we profile them on the SACH YLG blog, help them reach their fundraising goals and be sure to join us when cheer them past the finish line next month! Age: 31 Hometown: Manorville, New York Education: New York University,...
Oct 12th
Meet the Marathoners: Shari Wejsa
On Sunday, November 6, five runners will be taking on the New York City Marathon to raise money for Save A Child’s Heart. Learn more about our runners all week long as we profile them on the SACH YLG blog, help them reach their fundraising goals and be sure to join us when cheer them past the finish line next month! Age: 25 Hometown: Wantage, New Jersey Education: Rutgers University,...
Oct 11th
Meet the Marathoners: Ivan Pajaro
On Sunday, November 6, five runners will be taking on the New York City Marathon to raise money for Save A Child’s Heart. Learn more about our runners all week long as we profile them on the SACH YLG blog, help them reach their fundraising goals and be sure to join us when cheer them past the finish line next month! Age: 26 Hometown: Cartagena, Colombia Education: Baruch College,...
Oct 10th
Boston Goes Bonkers for SACH!
The SACH YLG Executive Board would like to congratulate the SACH YPC team in Massachusetts on their recent fundraising success! Lucy Sullivan, Chairwoman of the Boston Young Professionals Committee, tells us, “I arrived at the Rotary Club of Wellesley anxious and eager to spread the good word about SACH. I was quickly greeted by the club’s former president, Micheal Stedman. He and his...
Oct 5th
Profiles in Leadership: Sloane Blair
SACH Position: Secretary, Young Leadership Group, Executive Board Age: 25 Hometown: Los Angeles, California Education: University of Califonia-Berkeley, BA, Public Health Occupation: Registered Nurse; SACH Coordinator for Programming & Volunteerism Why I joined SACH: I first learned about SACH from a Google search. With a background in public health and a passion for working with...
Oct 3rd