What We Have Been Up To
2009
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On August 30th we held our annual BBQ at the Bernard Fineson Developmental Center located on the Creedmore grounds in Queens Village. What a beautiful day!! The clients enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs. The sun was shining, ice cream was being enjoyed by all and music got many up and moving. On Thursday evening, March 19, 2009, we once again had the pleasure of taking 230 clients of BFDC to the Nassau Coliseum to see the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. As usual, everyone had a great time !!! In addition to enjoying the show the clients enjoyed soda, and ice cream!!!!!!!! Ther clients' were very happy as they left the Coliseum, It was a pleasure to accompany them. The outing was a great success! |
2008
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On Sunday, October 26th, 2008, we held our 28th annual Toy Run, The weather was beautiful and 542 bikes came out to join our parade to the Bernard Fineson Developmental Hospital. We spent time with the clients at the hospital and passed out toys and were rewarded with smiles and happiness that cannot be explained without experiencing it. Thank you to all who joined us and we look forward to seeing everyone next year. On Sunday, August 17th, 2008. we held our annual BBQ for the clients of BFDC at the Hillside Avenue facility. The clients enjoyed a BBQ with good food and drink and they were all treated to endless ice cream!!!! The clients along with our volunteers played frisbee, football, catch and some of us even tried our hand at hula hoop, lol, we've decided to leave that event to the clients, they were definitely better at it!!! The weather was beautiful and we all had a great day!!!! On Thursday, March 13, 2008, we had the pleasure of taking 260 clients of BFDC to the Nassau Coliseum to see the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. Everyone had a great time!!! In addition to enjoying an amazing show the clients enjoyed soda, chips and ice cream!!!!!!!! There are no words to describe the smiles on the clients' faces as they left the Coliseum, it's truly an honor to see. A great time was had by all!!!! On Sunday, October 28th we held our 27th annual Toy Run. We had 728 bikes and a beautiful weather day. We traveled to the hospital and spent time with the clients, gave them gifts and were blessed with the most amazing smiles as a thank you. Everyone enjoyed the day and we are so thankful to all who came out and helped make this day so successful and amazing. On Sunday, August 19th 2007 we were at the BFDC Facility on Winchester Blvd. for our annual BBQ. The clients enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream. We hoola hooped, and played with balloons and inflatable footballs and soccer balls!!! Ribbons were given and a good time was had by all!! On March 19, 2007, we took 263 clients from the Bernard Fineson Center in Howard Beach, the Bernard Fineson Center on Hillside Avenue and from 20 group homes, to the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus at the Nassau Coliseum!! The clients were all treated to a fabulous show of clowns, acrobats, high wire acts and so much more!!! They all also enjoyed soda, popcorn and ice cream. What a great night!!! Thank you to all who helped make it run so smoothly. 2006 iIn August 2006, we held our annual BBQ at the Hillside Fineson Center. Clients enjoyed a day of BBQ'ing with all the extras, salads, chips and snacks topped off with ice cream. We had a fantastic DJ (one of the clients!!) He did a great job and kept everyone moving to the beat!!! Starting Memorial Day weekend 2006, and ending Labor Day weekend 2006, the clients of the Fineson Centers and Group Homes will be spending time at cottages in Greenport, Long Island. Their days will be spent on the beach and BBQ'ing they will enjoy games, fun and sun!!On Sunday, October 26th, 2008, we held our 28th annual Toy Run, The weather was beautiful and 542 bikes came out to join our parade to the Bernard Fineson Developmental Hospital. We spent time with the clients at the hospital and passed out toys and were rewarded with smiles and happiness that cannot be explained without experiencing it. Thank you to all who joined us and we look forward to seeing everyone next year. On Sunday, October 28th we held our 27th annual Toy Run. We had 728 bikes and a beautiful weather day. We travelled to the hospital and spent time with the clients, gave them gifts and were blessed with the most amazing smiles as a thank you. Everyone enjoyed the day and we are so thankful to all who came out and helped make this day so successful and amazing. This year's Toy Run, the 26th Annual, was held on a new date. Sunday October 29, 2006. Considering the weather pattern of the last few years we wanted to hold the run a little earlier in hopes of making it safer and more enjoyable for all. It turned out to be a windy day!! But, considering the new date and the wind the turnout wasn't huge but it wasn't to bad either. We had 817 bikes ride down to the hospital and visit, pass out toys and spend time with the clients of the Bernard Fineson Developmental Center. As always, their eyes lit up and there were smiles from ear to ear, and as alway, our hearts were also a little lighter and our smiles a little bigger!! Thank to all who made it such a special day!! In August 2006, we held our annual BBQ at the Hillside Fineson Center. Clients enjoyed a day of BBQ'ing with all the extras, salads, chips and snacks topped off with ice cream. We had a fantastic DJ (one of the clients!!) He did a great job and kept everyone moving to the beat!!! Starting Memorial Day weekend 2006, and ending Labor Day weekend 2006, the clients of the Fineson Centers and Group Homes will be spending time at cottages in Greenport, Long Island. Their days will be spent on the beach and BBQ'ing they will enjoy games, fun and sun!! December 2005, we held the 25th Anniversary Toy Run!!!!! It was a fantastic day and we thank everyone who made it so great and helped us get there!! 2005 On October 23rd 2005, IBTFT brought the SONGPIPERS to the Howard Beach facility of BFDC to give an hour long musical performance to the residents and staff. Santa Claus also made a surprise appearance. He told everyone to be on their best behavior and that if they were, he would be back soon with the bikers and lots of toys. In August, IBTFT provided funding for 175 residents of BFDC to attend a private screening of The Fantastic Four at the UA Crossbay II movie theatre in Ozone Park, Queens. We also provided soda, chips and pizza. Also in August 2005, the Howard Park facility of BFDC in Howard Beach had an end of the summer carnival. Thanks to all of you we were able to provide a bouncing air castle ride, a swing ride, a cotton candy machine and a clown who painted faces, did magic tricks, made balloon animals and showed one and all a great time!! On August 28th 2005, we had a BBQ with the Hillside Avenue residents of BFDC. Everyone enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream and music. A great time was had by all!! IBTFT has also been able to supply both the BFDC facility in Howard Beach and the facility on Hillside Avenue with gazebos to shelter the residents from the elements when outside. In May 2005, IBTFT was able to help in making one of the residents of BFDC's dream of visiting Graceland a reality. Wilbur was treated to staying at the Heartbreak Hotel with a great view! He toured Graceland and Sun Studios!!! He took in several other attractions that Memphis has to offer, as well as getting to perform his Elvis impersonation in two restaurants in full Elvis jumpsuit and blue suede shoes! In March 2005, 280 residents of the Bernard Fineson Developmental Center attended the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. We provided chaperones along with soda, popcorn and ice cream. Thank you to all who continue to help us make the lives of the residents of BFDC a little brighter!!
On October 23rd 2005, IBTFT brought the SONGPIPERS to the Howard Beach facility of BFDC to give an hour long musical performance to the residents and staff. Santa Claus also made a surprise appearance. He told everyone to be on their best behavior and that if they were, he would be back soon with the bikers and lots of toys. Also in August 2005, the Howard Park facility of BFDC in Howard Beach had an end of the summer carnival. Thanks to all of you we were able to provide a bouncing air castle ride, a swing ride, a cotton candy machine and a clown who painted faces, did magic tricks, made balloon animals and showed one and all a great time!! On August 28th 2005, we had a BBQ with the Hillside Avenue residents of BFDC. Everyone enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream and music. A great time was had by all!! In May 2005, IBTFT was able to help in making one of the residents of BFDC's dream of visiting Graceland a reality. Wilbur was treated to staying at the Heartbreak Hotel with a great view! He toured Graceland and Sun Studios!!! He took in several other attractions that Memphis has to offer, as well as getting to perform his Elvis impersonation in two restaurants in full Elvis jumpsuit and blue suede shoes! Thank you to all who continue to help us make the lives of the residents of BFDC a little brighter!! updated 3/21/2009 |
