The Andréa Rizzo Foundation - June Newsletter
Misty Copeland Gives Dréa’s Dream Patients a Big Treat
On Saturday, June 23 rd , pediatric patients from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center , along with their families, were treated to an exciting day at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center, NYC. Not only did they get to see Principal Dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland , perform in Swan Lake, but they were invited back stage for a “meet & greet.” They even went “on stage” after the show and stood on “the LAKE!” Gifts from the Foundation were given to patients and families and there were many smiles and much excitement. We are so very grateful to Misty Copeland, her team and the staff of the American Ballet Theatre for making this “dream day” come true. Special thanks to Foundation members, Jill Mollitor and Laura Harlan , for all their efforts to make this day memorable for all involved


DRÉA'S DREAM TEAM
I'm constantly asked how the Andréa Rizzo Foundation has grown far and wide through the efforts of a completely volunteer staff. My answer is always the same, "Dréa has sent us a " Dream Team " of angels!"
  
Each month we will spotlight a different volunteer to show our appreciation. There are so many compassionate and dedicated volunteers and "angels" so I will randomly choose one to introduce to you each month. 
  
We hope you'll enjoy reading about each of these individuals as much as we love presenting them to you. 
  
Sincerely,
Susan Rizzo-Vincent - President
Dréa’s Dream Team: June Spotlight on Andee Dooley
It always seems that when we are in need of help, some very generous person comes forward and offers a lending hand. Social Media is a big job and we are always happy to have the assistance of volunteers. 

Andee Dooley is new to our team but has already provided us with the gift of her organizational skills and social media savvy. Andee not only posts our Flashback Friday posts but she also keeps track of our dance school contacts so that we can be in touch with the many dancers who support our cause.

The Andréa Rizzo Foundation is dear to Andee’s heart as she begins her dance/movement therapy career. We are so grateful for her help and wish her the best.
DAA Events

We wanted to recognize a dance event snuck by us in December! Thank you to Imagine Dance Project in Cottleville, MO for your generous donation and fundraising event. 

Also, at Herbert T. Richardson Elementary School in Perth Amboy, NY, the teachers and staff dedicated “Jeans Day”, once again, to Dréa's Dream with a generous donation.

Astoria Dance Centre in Queens, NY sharing their beautiful photos (below) from their fundraiser in December.

 
May
 
May 11 – Matawan, NJ – Arts in Motion held their 9th consecutive fundraiser for the foundation. Thank you to the entire Arts in Motion family for keeping their support going for so many years. Your dedication is truly admirable.  
AMAZON SMILE!
You can raise funds for the Andréa Rizzo Foundation while online shopping at  smile.amazon.

Simply sign into your Amazon account at  s mile.amazon.com  and click "Your Account" in the top right side of the toolbar, then click "Change Your Charity" in the scroll-down column.

When prompted to select a charity, type The Andréa Rizzo Foundation and do all of your shopping for a good cause! (you only need to type in your choice of charity the first time you set this up). Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible A mazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
DANCE THERAPIST CORNER
Our many Dréa’s Dream stories have been moving and important to share, so we wanted to make them more accessible to you. Please take a moment to check out a new section on our website dedicated to the important work our Dance/Movement Therapists are doing.  Read, share, enjoy these moments of beauty.   
Find us on Social Media!

Facebook: ARizzoFoundation
Instagram: @dreasdream
Twitter: @dreasdream
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Talent on Parade  has become a loyal sponsor, helping us get Dance Across America up and running for the past two years. They are an official sponsor of the Dance Across America campaign in support of Dréa's Dream nationwide. 
We thank the  Rhee Gold Company  for continuing to support our efforts and spreading the word of Dréa's Dream in their  Dance Studio Life  magazine and through  DSL Dance Wire   news on-line.
The Moret Group  has provided prizes for our Dance Across America pledge-raising competition each year. We are so grateful to John Debease at The Moret Group for arranging the donation of fabulous activewear for our top pledge raisers.
The Andrea Rizzo Foundation | 401-952-2423 | dreasdream@aol.com | DreasDream.org
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