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Daystar Days
June 2017
The Biggest Event in Horse Racing-Daystar Derby

The Daystar Derby is one of the most anticipated fashionable and charitable events of the year!   Held at the Genesee Valley Club on Saturday, May 6th, the 11th Annual Daystar Derby was a astounding success.   
Thanks to all who placed a winning bet on Daystar's children and families, especially Event Chairs Kate and Adam Smith and their family, along with The Brighter Days Foundation. 
Save the date for next year: May 5, 2018!

Congratulations to our Daystar Graduates!

This week, Daystar celebrated the amazing accomplishments of  its children with its Annual Moving  Up/Graduation Ceremony.   At Daystar, we witness progress every day, and it's a gift to be able to see it, feel it, and to understand how important it is.
This year, we had seven graduates, of which, five will be attending kindergarten in their School Districts in the Fall. Two will be attending other local schools.
Congratulations to all of our children on all they achieve, each and every day. 




Tee Off at our 7th Annual Samuel L. Stolt Memorial Golf Tournament

August 7, 2017
Bristol Harbour Resort in Canandaigua
11:30-12:30 Registration & Lunch
12:30 Shotgun Start
6:00 Dinner, Prizes, Auction
Just a few spots left- Reserve yours today at: www.daystarkids.org 
 
Sam's Legacy of Love Lives On-
Sam shared his warm smiles and beautiful hugs with our Daystar family, and will forever remain in our hearts. Proceeds from this event will support The Samuel L. Stolt Therapy Room at Daystar, helping children build their skills for a brighter tomorrow.

New Ambassadors to our Shining Star Network!

Thank you! We appreciate your support of children with special healthcare and developmental needs.
  • Knights of Columbus, Trinity Council #4618 (at right)
  • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
  • Rochester Euchre Fanatics (Friends of Gates)
  • DiBella's Subs
  • Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival- You can visit the Merchandise Tent to donate to Daystar or personalize your Club Pass and $1 will go directly to Daystar.
Staff Updates

Please Welcome Daystar's New Team Member!


Lori Bithorn MALS, MPA,  Director of Programs
Lori brings more than a decade of leadership experience in program administration and service development. As Director of Programs at Daystar, Lori is responsible for the overall management and supervision of all of Daystar's programs and services. Please welcome Lori to our Daystar Family.

   


We're delighted to announce promotions of the following
Daystar staff:
 
Lisa DiDomenico, M.S.Ed., Educational Services Coordinator, formerly Lead Teacher
Lisa brings over 13 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher and Universal Preschool Teacher, and has spent the last three years in Daystar's Preschool Classroom. 


Kate Doell, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood Development Specialist, formerly Senior Teacher's Assistant
As a NYS certified teacher for children with disabilities, Kate holds a Master's Degree in Inclusive Education and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Arts for Children. Kate has worked in multiple roles at Daystar since 2013.
 
Closing Reminder--Summer Break


Daystar will be closed Monday, July 3rd - Friday, July 7th  
for Summer Break.
We will re-open on Monday, July 10, 2017 for our regularly scheduled programs and services.
 
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