November 5, 2026 Annual Raise the Roof Gala for Education
BREAKING NEWS! $60,000 Challenge Grant – every dollar raised will be matched by three generous donors.
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Gifts received as of October 21, 2026
Sally Jack
Ten Broeck Builder:
Kenneth P. Mortensen Jr. & Aydin Alyari Tabrizi
Rencourt Foundation
Frank & Sarah Slingerland
Ed Swyer & Elizabeth Wild
Linda Weiss
Historian’s Circle:
Marilyn Bradley
Mark & Virginia Mahigian in memory of Judith Ann Farrell
Thomas J. Walling, CFP
Gift in Honor of Paula Hemmings
Advocate’s Circle:
Gary Hahn & Akum Norder
Lynda Karig Hohmann, MD
Keith Lee
Marie Sarciapone
Walter R. Wheeler & Paul Selzam
Honorary Committee:
Ken Baker
Marty & Dena Bannan
Tony & Mary Brankman
Eli Denzer & Tyler Machajewski
Margaret Diggs
Pat Sears Doherty & Joe Doherty
Carol & Karl Felsen
Russell Hart
Michael Heinel
Paula Hemmings
Eric & Priscilla Johnson
Holly Katz & William Harris
Kathryn & Timothy Kosto
Nancy & Jim Liotta
Mike & Diana O’Brien
Rita Urbanski-Papandrea
Donna Passaretti
Joanne Thompson
Congressman Paul D. Tonko
Sharon Wesley
Hon. Wanda Willingham
David & Amanda Young
Sponsors:
Albany Distilling Co., Albany NY
Capitol District Supply, Albany NY
Northeastern Insurance Agency
Leanne Royer – Venture Fox Realty Group
Silent Auction Preview:
- Taxco Silver Necklace
- Florentine 14k Gold Gemstone Pendant
- Satsuma Pottery
Gift Certificates to:
- The American Hotel (Sharon Springs NY)
- Black & Blue Steak and Crab (Albany NY)
Tickets to:
- The Clark Art Institute (Williamstown MA)
- Hyde Hall (Cooperstown NY)