05-05-2025
Sold-out fundraiser in Corning raises money for CareFirstNY
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A sold-out brunch fundraiser with more than 100 attendees helps raise money for CareFirstNY.
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The fundraiser, Brunch in Bloom, was held at The Pines event venue in Corning. It featured a brunch buffet and community-donated items from local businesses around Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties. Patrons purchased tickets in hopes of winning some of the raffled items and took part in a live auction which helped provide additional funding. Kate Fuller, Marketing and Communications Specialist of CareFirstNY, mentioned the event covering funding shortages for the organization.
'Types of events like this that fundraise help us support that care for people who may not be able to afford it are underinsured or uninsured,' Fuller said. 'It's really about helping people live their remaining days to the absolute fullest. It's about building a community of care around people in our region.'
'I think it's wonderful that so many local businesses have been as generous as they have been so many people have purchased raffle tickets which will be more money to go toward CareFirst,' said attendee Jane Fastiggi.
According to Fuller, more than $10,000 has been raised, and the money will go towards hospice care, grief support, and mental health counseling services.
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