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The John Fiore Foundation

Past Events

The 15th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournamentnumbers are in and because of YOU, we were able to raise $50,000.
In 2010, when we had our first golf tournament, we were able to raise $12,000. Never in our wildest dreams did we ever think we’d grow into a legitimate 501c3 who has donated over $600,000. This only happens because we are surrounded by the most amazing people on the planet.
From sponsors to donors to volunteers to purchasers of raffle tickets to people who simply share and talk about our mission to give back in John’s memory, you allow us the privilege of giving back to our community, a community that means the world to us. Without you and your unending support and encouragement, we could never ever do what we do to make our little piece of the world better.
We know that thank you really doesn’t express our gratitude but please know you are our heroes. You inspire us to continue working hard to improve the lives of our neighbors and for that, we are forever indebted to you.
We love you and God bless you all,

Ronnie, Dana and Diane

7th Annual Meat Raffle Results

Because of you, we were able to raise a record $22,210 at this year's event. Your support and generosity inspires us to continue working hard towards our mission of giving back to the WNY community in honor of our beloved John.
We thank everyone who attended this past Saturday and who gave so generously. We thank all who purchased cooler of surf & turf raffle tickets online, 100% of these proceeds will benefit SABAH Inc. We thank our amazing volunteers who worked so hard to make the night a huge success. We thank the Queen of Meat, Caitlynne Kesty, and her awesome team for overcoming a ticket issue and having the night come off without a hitch. 

Our 14th annual golf tournament to benefit WNY Heroes and the Ronald McDonald House of WNY (Buffalo) was a HUGE success. We had a record 238 golfers and because of YOU, we were able to raise a record$60,000 at this year's tournament. 

​Thank you to our golfers, it was a beautiful day to be on the course after enduring a horrendous weather forecast. 

Thank you to are sponsors who support our mission. 

Thank you to everyone who donated for our raffles and auctions and to everyone who purchased tickets. 

Thank you to our volunteers who give up so much of their time and who work so hard to make the day perfect. 

Thank you to Jim and his team at Willowbrook Golf Course for making the day run so smoothly. 

Without you, we wouldn't exist. You inspire us to do more and to work harder to improve the lives 

of the people in our community.

Thank you again to everyone who donated to The John Fiore Foundation during #Give716. Because of you, we were able to raise $2416 and with matching it totals $3126. 
Overall $1.1M was donated to over 500 WNY charities, that is simply incredible.

6th Annual John Fiore Foundation ​Meat Raffle

Our 6th Annual John Fiore Foundation Meat Raffle was a huge success! Not only did we have our largest turnout yet, but we were also able to raise a JFF meat raffle record of $20,000. 

We proudly donated to: SABAH Inc. - WNY Heroes/Pawsitive For Heroes - Hope Chest Buffalo/Dragon Boat Fest - Robinson Family - Heart, Love ans Soul - Niagara Pride - The Miracle League - Jim Harszlak Foundation - Lord's Day Dinner - Roy Sommer NCCC Golf Tournament Hands Healing Heroes - Lemon Aide/Laps of Love - Lock City Firefighters - two additional families in need.

Thank you to everyone who attended, brought non-perishable food for The John Fiore Foundation Little Free Food Pantry, purchased raffle tickets for the surf & turf package and the other raffles that were held at our event. We also greatly appreciate our friends who generously donated items for our basket raffle.
Thank you to Caitlynne Ketsy and WNY Meat Raffles for all your do for us and your friendship.
Lastly, thank you to our amazing volunteers who worked so hard to make last night so fun!
Love,
Dana, Diane and Ronnie

13th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament Results

Our golf tourney to benefit WNY Heroes and the Ronald McDonald House of WNY (Buffalo) was a HUGE success. 

Because of YOU, we were able to raise a record $52,700 (including the wheelbarrow of booze proceeds for 

Lauren Ode and the drink station proceeds to benefit Jose Garcia) at this year's tournament. 

On September 3rd, we were honored to be able to present checks of $18,500 each to WNY Heroes and the Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo 

Thank you for your support during the Give 716 campaign

Because of you, The John Fiore Foundation was able to raise $1388 during this year’s Give716 day. Thank you to the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations for partnering with local 501c3 charities for a few days of fundraising. TThe campaign raised over $1.1M overall. #Give716.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
The winner of the autographed Kyle Williams Bills jersey was Cindy Feliciano-Garcia. Thank you to everyone who made donations in increments of $34.07 or more to support our foundation. 

5th Annual John Fiore Foundation ​Meat Raffle


Our 5th annual meat raffle was a huge success! Because of you, we were able to raise $18,000. Thank you to everyone who attended, purchased raffle tickets for the surf & turf package and the other raffles that were held at our event. We also greatly appreciate our friends who generously donated items for our basket raffle.

Our Donation to SABAH, Inc.

The John Fiore Foundation presented a donation of $10,000 to SABAH Inc. in memory of our beloved Scott Fiore. This was made possible by all who purchased tickets for our Yeti Cooler of Surf & Turf.       

We also want to say thanks to the generosity of those who attended our Meat Raffle, we were able to send sizable donations to three members of our community to assist them with expenses while undergoing treatment for cancer. We are so grateful for your support and that you believe in our mission!

12th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament 

The 12th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament 
​was held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Willowbrook Golf Course in Lockport, NY. 
​Thanks to the generosity and support of so many people and businesses, we surpassed what we’ve raised in previous years. Because of you, the John Fiore Foundation will be donating $49,190 from this year’s tourney.
We’d like to send shouts out to:
-Our amazing sponsors who give so willingly.
-Our golfers who spend the day with us and make the day so much fun.
-Our volunteers who give up their day to work so hard to make our tourney the best it can be.
-Everyone who purchased raffle/basket tickets, participated in the live auction.
-Everyone who donated to our raffles and auction.
-Jim Furlong and the staff at WillowbrookGolf Course & Restaurant who are the ultimate professionals.
-Lastly to Melissa Close Farmer, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York and WNYHeroes.org for being an inspiration not only to us but to all those whose lives you touch.
We had another incredible tournament because of YOU! Without YOU, none of this happens.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We had the honor of delivering the 12th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament’s $12,000 donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York. This makes our twelve year total given to this amazing organization $253,800. We are incredibly grateful for what you do for the children and families of this community (and those who come from every part of the world). We love the partnership we’ve built and look forward to its continued growth.

We had the honor of delivering the 12th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament’s $12,000 donation to WNYHeroes.org. This makes our two year total given to this amazing organization $32,500. We are incredibly grateful for your service and are completely in awe of what you do for our Veterans. We love the partnership we’ve built and look forward to its continued growth.

Michelle from Steelton, PA was the winner of our YETI Cooler of Booze and she got her winnings today! Not only did Kathy & Andy Newman head the Rochester crew who donated all of the liquor, they met Michelle in 

Wilkes Barre to deliver it. 

4th Annual John Fiore Foundation Meat Raffle

Because of YOU, the 4th Annual John Fiore Foundation VIRTUAL Meat Raffle was able to raise $11,000 for our friends at WNYHeroes.org and the Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission. 
Congratulations to our own Diane Aughtmon for winning the Yeti cooler of surf and turf.

11th Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament

Our 2020 tourney was able to raise $40,000 including a record breaking number for our Wheelbarrow of Booze! 

Our sponsors, volunteers, golfers, those who donated items, those who came out to take chances on our raffles, everyone that bought tickets online or just shared our posts...YOU are the reason for our success.   We hope we made our hero proud. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. 

On Saturday, August 22, 2020, we delivered a check for $24,000 from our Meat Raffle & Golf Tourney to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York. We are ecstatic to continue to support our local house. 

The John Fiore Foundation was honored to present a donation of $15,000 to WNYHeroes.org and their Pawsitive for Heroes program on Thursday, August 20, 2020. We cannot wait to see the Veterans and the dogs we sponsored paired up. This has been an amazing partnership for us and we are so excited to expand on it in the future! 

3rd Annual John Fiore Foundation Meat Raffle

We are proud to announce that the 3rd Annual John Fiore Foundation Memorial Meat Raffle raised $10,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York! 


Congratulations to Jackie DeMarco of Rochester for winning the One Buffalo cooler full of 30 steaks and 30 lobster tails, along with a gas grill. 

10th Annual ​John J. Fiore Memorial Golf Tournament 

Our 2019 tourney was able to raise $25,700 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York.  Our wheelbarrow proceeds topped previous years, raising $5,900 for a local woman in need.

Our sponsors, volunteers, golfers, those who donated items, those who came out to take chances on our raffles, everyone that bought tickets online or just shared our posts...YOU are the reason for our success.   We hope we made our hero proud. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.