Karina's Fundraiser Update

I don’t know just how my aunt does it, but she managed to yet again, pull off another amazing event.  Karina’s Tricky Tray wine tasting/ fundraiser was held on Friday, Oct. 21 at LaNeve’s in Haledon.  The turnout was sooo much more than we had expected.  We were expecting a possibility of 200 people in the beginning of the week, then by Wednesday it was more like 250-275, then by Friday’s event the final count was around 326!!!! We were also overwhelmed by the amount of donations that were provided by local businesses, family, friends, and friends of friends.  The Knights of Columbus, St. Michael’s parish Paterson chapter, sponsored the event.  We were hoping to raise money to help offset the cost of a mobility van for Karina and I am sure we reached our goal because that night, the state chapter of the Knights announced that they will be matching what we raised that night!!! Unbelievable!!  It was a magical night, although bittersweet also because the star of the event had just came home from the hospital earlier that day. We had really wanted her to be there but it was just not possible, so we had friends bring their video equip. to the tricky tray so that we could Skype in Karina from home.  Everyone was so happy to see her!  Our family has the BEST support system in the world.  We are fortunate to have so many caring people in our lives that truly love our girl and constantly pray and think about her and, who year after year, return for this special event.  Especially this year, with so many people whose homes were flooded and lost so much because of Hurricane Irene, still came out and supported us.  For that, I say thank you soo very much and God Bless you!