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Sparkle for a Cause

Sparkle for a Cause Events at Crabtree’s Kittle House Continue to Shed a Light and Raise Funds for Area Non-Profits

May 31, 2019 by Miriam Longobardi

Photo by Grace Bennett

 

 

Envision the setting: It is a beautiful spring or summer evening, you are surrounded by lush plants and colorful flowers in full bloom, servers glide by with trays of tasty tapas and sparkly drinks held aloft and deliver them to your elegantly set table while acoustic guitar music plays in the background, mingling with the sound of animated conversations. No, you are not on a tropical island; you are at Crabtree’s Kittle House for Sparkle for a Cause on a Tuesday, supporting a worthy charity while enjoying a night out.

Sparkle for a Cause is an organization sponsored by the Amy Marie Crabtree Foundation benefitting a wide variety of local, not-for-profit causes, such as brain and other cancer research, women and children’s issues, homeless shelters, helpless animals, and domestic violence, to name a few. The events take place in the picturesque Amy’s Garden, which, along with the foundation, are named for Amy Marie Crabtree, late wife of John Crabtree, owner of Crabtree’s Kittle House and president of Team Amy. She passed away in 2009 after a battle with brain cancer and the causes the Foundation supports were near and dear to her heart.

“She had always talked about fixing up the garden,” John Crabtree explains. Once Crabtree, along with the help of his sister, began the endeavor, word quickly spread throughout the community and offers of support came pouring in. “People donated time, fountains, a fire pit, and a group of neighbors had a plaque made,” he reports. He decided to incorporate charitable causes that were important to Amy.

Before long, Tuesdays became dedicated to charity. Restaurant patrons have the choice of eating outside in the garden (weather permitting), in the Tap Room or main dining room. If there is inclement weather the event is held indoors–it is never canceled. If diners identify themselves as supporting the Sparkle for a Cause event taking place, 30 percent of the proceeds (prior to tax and gratuity) from all participants are donated to the featured charity of the evening. Specialty wine-based as well as non-alcoholic drinks and tapas-styled appetizers are created for these events, but guests may order from the Tap Room or main dining room menus as well.

The SPCA, Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, League of Women Voters and the Make a Wish Foundation are but a few of the local charities that have participated. Each August, there is a Backyard Barbeque at the Kittle House benefitting the foundation and charities representing their four core causes. Those charities are honored with the recognition of their diligent efforts and compassion, and each also receives a portion of the evening’s donations.

While Sparkle for a Cause was initially more of a ladies-night-out type of evening, it has evolved and now anyone from the community attends. It is perfect for date nights, group outings, friend get-togethers, or just a fun dinner out.

“I love the Kittle House, and supporting local nonprofits is important to me, so I have been going to Sparkle events since they started eight years ago. You never know who you will meet there so it’s a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together in support of the many local charities. A nice thing about it too is that you can feel comfortable coming alone and join a table because there is a great sense of community,” said Chappaqua resident Ronni Diamondstein.

Due to its growing popularity, reservations are highly recommended, particularly if you want to dine in Amy’s Garden where the entertainment is. If you are affiliated with a local charity interested in having your fundraising event there, there are some remaining dates available. Call the Kittle House (914-666-8044) or follow the link below for more information. Sparke events take place from June through the end of October. For more information, visit kittlehouse.com

Upcoming Sparkle for a Cause events:

June 4 NAMI Westchester (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
June 11 WIHD (Westchester Institute for Human Development)
June 25 Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
July 9 Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
July 16 Mt.Kisco Childcare Center
July 23 Friends of Karen
July 30 914 Cares /Kids Kloset
August 6 League of Women Voters
August 20 A-Home
August 27 Adopt-A-Dog
September 24 Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry
October 22 Ronald McDonald House

Filed Under: Cover Stories Tagged With: fundraising, not for profits, Sparkle for a Cause

A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure: Events Galore Include ‘Sparkle for a Cause,’ May 31

May 25, 2016 by Inside Press

May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month and Chappaqua’s own A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure Foundation (AKBTC) has a lot going on this month!

A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure (a non-profit organization, 501(c)(3)), is partnering with two other pediatric cancer foundations, the Ty Lewis Campbell Foundation (Carmel) and Solving Kids Cancer (NYC) to fund a novel, cutting-edge clinical trial which uses immunotherapy to treat children with recurrent brain tumors who have exhausted all other current treatment options.

Researchers from best-in-class Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute will collaborate on this trial.

A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure’s portion of the funding for this trial was made possible by Think Fit For Kids 2016, which raised over $115,000 for pediatric brain cancer research! Thank you Think Fit For Kids loyal supporters!

To honor children currently battling brain tumors, raise awareness about this orphan disease and raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research, AKBTC has created baseball hats for sale with the #ChappaCure.

This community has shown it’s commitment to finding the cure for children’s brain tumors by purchasing hundreds of #ChappaCure hats and wearing them around town. The entire Horace Greeley Lacrosse Team purchased the hats as well as many of the Girl Scout Troops, local merchants, students, parents and grandparents.

We were even lucky enough to get President Bill Clinton to promise to wear his hat proudly! To purchase a hat, please contact kim@akidsbraintumorcure.org.

Kim Gilman and Bill Clinton wearing #ChappaCure Hats available for purchase.
Kim Gilman and Bill Clinton wearing #ChappaCure Hats available for purchase.

On the last day of Brain Cancer Awareness Month, Tuesday, May 31st, Crabtree’s Kittle House will host their Sparkle For A Cause dinner event with 30% of all proceeds benefitting A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure. See flyer attached. We hope to see all of our friends and neighbors on Tuesday, May 31st from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Kittle House for a delicious dinner for a great cause.

Reservations highly encouraged and please let your server know you are there for the Sparkle Event! Wear your #ChappaCure hat and if you don’t have one yet, don’t worry — they will be on sale at The Kittle House on May 31st!

Please visit akidsbraintumorcure.org to find out how you can support pediatric brain cancer research, because all children should fight for their dreams, not for their lives.

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Filed Under: New Castle Releases Tagged With: #ChappaCure, @plga, A Kids' Brain Tumor Cure, Sparkle for a Cause, Think Fit for Kids 2016

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