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Supporting Kidney Donor Awareness on Behalf of the Flood Sisters Foundation

By Grace Bennett

At a music cocktail charity event at Lexington Square Cafe on November 18th, the Flood Sisters proudly stated that they were celebrating “saving nine lives thus far.” Here are a few highlights from a successful evening that brought together so many supporters and friends:

Former lead singer, Dave Bickler of the band, Survivor, performed.
Armonk resident, singer and guitarist Corinna Shapiro performed acoustic on her ukulele.
Former Sopranos Actor Anthony J Ribustello spoke about his need for a kidney. Anthony also brought actor/director of the new show, Orange is the New Black, Nick Sandow to the event.
General raising of awareness for living kidney donation o the public in Westchester through music!
(L-R) Cynthia Flood, Dave Bickler, Jennifer Flood and Heather Flood Photo by Allegra Samsen

The evening’s sponsors included VIP Taxi, Colchis Capital, The Spiegel Family Foundation and the Inside Press. Our silent auction included gifts from DeCiccos, Emmary Spa, Equinox and East Hampton Point.

“My sisters and I focus on spreading awareness to the public on living kidney donation and kidney disease, and basically, on how someone can save a life,” said Jennifer Flood. “We provide matching services to those in need nationwide. Our future plans include going into the nearby schools and spreading awareness for kidney health.”

Dave Bickler said that he performed to support the Flood Sisters who “are doing fantastic work to help others in need.”

For more information or to support the Flood Sisters Foundation, visit www.floodsisters.org

bickler-sopranos — Also joining the Flood Sisters at the November 18 fundraiser: Former Sopranos Actor, Anthony J Ribustello (R), and director of Orange is the New Black, Nick Sandow Photo by Allegra Samsen

dave-bickler3 — Chappaqua’s Dave Bickler performing to support the Flood Sisters Foundation’s work to raise kidney donor awareness. Photo by Leslie Regan

bickler-brunettenewbest — Armonk resident and singer/guitarist: Corinna Shapiro. Photo by Leslie Regan

flood-sister-speaker — Chappaqua resident Katherine Whymark spoke about her experience as a living kidney donor. Photo by Allegra Samsen

bickler-brunette-hugging-jennifer — Jennifer Flood (right). Photo by Leslie Regan

bickler-me-and — Grace Bennett, publisher/editor, Inside Press, shares a laugh with Dave Bickler and his wife, Mona. Photo by Leslie Regan

During the second annual New Castle Youth Volunteer Opportunities Fair inside Chappaqua’s First Congregational Church in October, area families enjoyed a buffet lunch and a chance to explore a great number of volunteer opportunities in and around town. According to Rev. Dr. Martha Jacobson, the word of mouth since last year’s event helped grow the number of organizations represented. And as noted by the Youth Fair Planning Committee, “One of our young members mentioned that he was surprised that helping others makes him feel good…What surprises many youth is realizing that you are never too young to make a difference.”

PHOTOS BY GRACE BENNETT