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  • Our Mission

    Enhancing the quality of life in Western New York by donating to individuals, families 
    and community programs 
    in honor of our hero, John.
  • The John Fiore Foundation 
    ​Little Free Food Pantry

    On November 20, 2021, we proudly opened our little free food pantry at 1910 Falls Street in Niagara Falls, it's open to the public and we ask that you take what you need and donate what you can. 

Since 2010, thanks to your kindness, generosity, and belief in our mission, 
we have donated over $700,902 through February 2025. 
​This includes: 
$300,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY 
$78,750 to WNY Heroes
$40,000 to SABAH, Inc., 
$15,000 to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue
$12,690 to Bloneva Bond Primary School
$254,462 to other organizations, families, and individuals 
throughout our community
We are humbled and forever grateful. You inspire us to keep working hard for Western New York in honor of our hero, John.

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025
GUEST BARTENDING AT WGBC

Thanks to our amazing friends Jennifer & Bob Pepperday, owners of  Wandering Gypsy Brewing Co. in lovely Ransomville, John Fiore Foundation board members Diane and Ron Aughtmon (and WGBC Mug Club Members) will be behind the bar raising money for the JFF.
Jennifer & Bob came up with the awesome idea of 
having mug club members guest bartend so they can 
raise funds for their favorite charities. 
All tips on Friday, July 11th will benefit the JFF.
Come out and see Ron & Diane on the other side of the bar for a change AND you can check out the best little brewery in the 716. They have a wide variety of drinks including a coffee & tea bar plus they also have a great menu. Please be sure to stop in to WGBC. They are open Thursday through Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Coolers Of Booze Raffle

We are honored to announce that proceeds from the 16th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf 

Tournament ‘s WHEELBARROW(or some other vessel to be determined) OF BOOZE will be given to 

Alicia & Ryan Scrinzi. 

Alicia & Ryan were married in July 2023. In September of that year, Alicia had to be taken out of work due to chronic migraine, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, fatigue, blacking out and feelings of passing out, tinnitus, and a constant aura in her left eye. Laying flat is the only way to feel even the slightest bit of relief. Alicia has been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, intracranial hypotension, dysautonomia (POTS), CSF venous fistula, and cerebellar tonsillar ectopia (Chiari Malformation.) She has had many hospital stays, including 4 trips to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Alicia has undergone 14 procedures (which consist of being awake on an operating room table while they stick numerous needles in her spinal cord injecting radio active material, contrast, her own blood, pulling out her spinal fluid, etc.) and 5 surgeries. The most recent being Chiari Decompression with C1 laminectomy and duraplasty. She now has a piece of bovine replacing a section of her skull. Unfortunately none of this has provided any relief 

and they continue to seek a cause for her symptoms. 

Ryan has been out of work on FMLA to care for Alicia. As a Corrections Officer, he is unsure if he will even have his job when he returns. All of this has led to an enormous financial burden for Alicia & Ryan. It is our hope to help relieve this worry a bit so they can concentrate on Alicia’s health. 

WE WILL HAVE 3 WINNERS! 

All of the liquor and the coolers will be donated by friends so that every cent 

will be given to Alicia & Ryan. We will give as we go so they can use it now.

Tickets are $5 each and the winner will be drawn at the tourney on August 9th. 

You DO NOT have to be present to win.

Get your chances by clicking the link below or 

via Venmo @johnfiorefoundation

Thank You!

How awesome would this autographed Josh Allen Buffalo Bills jersey look in your ManCave or SheShed?

Tickets are 1/$5 - 6/$20 - 20/$50 and are available below 
or via Venmo at @johnfiorefoundation. 

All proceeds will benefit WNY Heroesthe Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo and other local organizations, families and individuals throughout the WNY community

The drawing will be held at the 16th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 9th at Willowbrook Golf Course & Restaurant.
You DO NOT need to be present to win.

Thank you! 

The 16th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Willowbrook Golf Course in Lockport, NY. 

Golf registration is SOLD OUT!

16TH ANNUAL JOHN FIORE FOUNDATION 
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSERS

Event Sponsors

R.B. U'Ren Equipment Inc.

Lunch Sponsors

Kid Success, Inc. 

Katz Americas

Nu-Era Services

Ferguson Electric

Northwest Bank

Stride Behavior Services

Cart Sponsors

Cardinal Sales

PassTime 

E-Z Loan Auto Sales

Expert Lawn Care

Niagara Metals

Corporate Sponsors

Thomas C. Porteus Jr. Charitable Foundation

Law Offices of Nancy Rothenberg

The Levin Family

Empire Coating, Inc.

Wandering Gypsy 

Brewing Co. 

Sweet Caroline's Cleaning

Personal Sponsors

Jason Garrison

Partners Auto & Home Group

The Licht Family

Joan Hittleman, Ph.D.

Karen and Don Singleton

Lynda Herman

M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel

The Abraham Family

The Hershman Family

SUNY Niagara Wrestling

Integrative Neuropsychological Services

Anthony, Rosalie, Luciana, Connor, Brittany and Collin

The Hughes and 

Marinaccio Family

Barbara and Tracey DeGeorge

Time to Dance

Alzheimer's Association 

of WNY

The 8th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Meat Raffle was a huge success. Because of YOU, we were able to raise $19,331!!!!!

Congratulations to Reanne Boynton for winning 

our cooler of surf & turf. 

Proceeds from this raffle will benefit SABAH, Inc.

The John Fiore Foundation

​Little Free Food Pantry

Click on the pantry picture to get to our Facebook page

We’re so very excited to have opened our Little Free Food Pantry to the public on November 20, 2021! 

We are beyond grateful to all who made our dream come to fruition: Councilman Ken Tompkins for believing in us and for making all of the necessary connections, Kendra Cleri, Jacqueline Johnson, Geoffrey Burns & John Walp for dedicating their Facebook birthday fundraisers to us, MJ Alessi for her guidance & inspiration, Gary Johnson for building the box from a crazy idea in our heads, Brian Markovich & David Dingman for ensuring that it was installed properly, Joanne Lorenzo for allowing us to place it on the property. We appreciate you all more than you could possibly know. Anyone can bring items to help fill the box at anytime at 1910 Falls Street at the corner of 19th 

and Falls Street, it is well lit and there is a security camera.

Love, 

Ronnie, Dana & Diane

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Honoring a Hero. Serving the Community.


The John J. Fiore Memorial Golf Tournament was founded in 2009 by the family and friends of John Fiore to honor his 

memory after his tragic passing on Flight 3407 in Clarence, New York, on February 12, 2009. In 2019, the event 

was formally incorporated as The John Fiore Foundation, and we proudly received 501(c)(3) status in 2020.

John dedicated his life to his family and his country, serving with distinction for 30 years in both the U.S. Marine Corps 

and the U.S. Air ForceA true patriot, he fought for our freedom in Vietnam, Desert Storm

and completed two tours in the Iraqi War

John retired from active duty in 2006 as a Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. 

He was looking forward to retiring from his civilian job at Washington Mills in 2011. He is our hero, and his absence is deeply felt every day. John had a heart for helping others, especially children. He led numerous fundraisers for Oishei Children's Hospital 

and supported many local causes close to his heart.


Thanks to your unwavering kindness, generosity, and belief in our mission, we have donated over $700,902 as of June 2025

This includes:

$300,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York

$78,750 to WNY Heroes

$40,000 to SABAH, Inc.

$15,000 to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue

$12,690 to Bloneva Bond Primary School

$254,462 to various organizations, families, and individuals in our community

We are incredibly humbled by your continued support. You are the reason we can carry on John's legacy and give back to the Western New York community in meaningful ways. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you.


Recognition & Community Impact: 

Member, Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce

Member, Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce

Coach at Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, USA Charity of the Month (December 2021)

Berardi Immigration Law Giving Tuesday Recipient (December 2020)

Cellino Plumbing Non-Profit of the Month (August 2020)

One Buffalo Community Award, presented by Pegula Sports and Entertainment (January 2019)

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