Senator Nick Spano proudly announces the Operation Santa Claus Annual Fundraiser, to be held on Sunday, December 14th at 10:00 AM at Castle Royale, 92 Waverly. Senator Spano serves as Chairman for this year’s event, with Tom Meier and Gail Burns as Co-Chairs.
For over 60 years, Operation Santa Claus, founded by the late Senator Bill Condon, has raised tens of thousands of dollars to support organizations that work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, helping to provide essential services, support, and adaptive equipment not only during the holiday season but throughout the year and.
“Operation Santa Claus continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many,” said Senator Spano. “We invite our community to join us in supporting this important mission.”
The public is warmly invited to attend.
For additional information, please contact Gail Burns at gmb927@gmail.com.
Operation Santa Claus is a charitable bi-partisan organization made up of public officials, local merchants, civic groups and residents whose mission is to raise money for special adaptive equipment for individuals with developmental disabilities, not only during the holiday season but throughout the year. Every dollar raised supports the acquisition of this vital equipment to improve the quality of life of those our mission serves.
This year’s honorees include:
Dr. Iyad Annabi MD
Senator John E. Flynn Lifetime Achievement Award 2025
Yonkers Fire Department Training Unit
Eleanore Klein Community Champion Award 2025
Cecil Niles
Anne Neville Parent Advocate Award 2025
