Gifts From the Heart For Downs

On October 6th we hosted our Princesses & Pizza event & it was amazing!

We dreamed of creating an experience that would bring royalty to life, offering both kids and parents a magical and unforgettable day to cherish forever—and that’s precisely what we did. Not only did the event spread joy to many, but we also raised over $4,800 for Gifts From the Heart For Downs! We are incredibly grateful and proud of the outcome.

This was our first experience organizing an event of this magnitude, and we couldn't have accomplished it without help. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our title sponsor, Toms Repair Shop, along with our supporting sponsors: Lisikatos Tattoo, Mountain Rest Electric, and O & R Painting. A special shoutout to our raffle donors— Rust & Stardust Photography, Gina Marie'z Academy of Performing Arts, LLC, and Little Miss Spa. Your support means everything to us!
We also want to express our gratitude to Chef Lydia for generously providing the delightful cupcakes, and to Kaylyn Libolt for making the gluten and dairy-free dessert option. Thanks to Elaina, Amaya, and Alanna Luyando for their help with setup, cleanup, and managing event stations. We appreciate Meghan Miller for volunteering her time and skills to add a touch of sparkly tinsel to our event.
A big thank you goes out to Tommy and Cassie Johnson, Nick Johnson, Brooke Martinez, Mark McLean Jr, Karen Morehouse, Michele Adams and Judy Molly, and the wonderful Bruferhof women for their assistance at the event stations and ensuring everything flowed smoothly. We are also grateful to Renée Falanga Brenner and Serena for their generous contributions to the organization and help with cleanup!
Last but certainly not least, we wish to thank Matthew and Meghan Goodnow, as well as the entire Gardiner Fire and Rescue - New York, for providing us with such a fantastic venue for our event. We simply could not have done this without the support of all these incredible individuals!

Stay tuned for our next big event, it is already it the works!

The Starlight Studio Princesses are thrilled to be attending the Gifts From the Heart For Downs upcoming fundraiser event on October 6th!

💕 A little bit about Gifts From the Heart:
After seeing the love her two children with Down syndrome emanated, founder Kim, was inspired. She knew she wanted to be able to share that love and help others. That's when she began Gifts From The Heart For Downs. Since then, we've worked hard to grow and gain more opportunities to grant wishes for others.
Gifts From the Heart has granted over 130 wishes so far and counting! Check out their website to see their work in action.https://giftsfromtheheartfordowns.com/granted

We hope to see you at this royal event, join us in helping Gifts From the Heart continue making wishes come true! ✨

🎟 Tickets and event information can be found here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/princesses-pizza-tickets-923128230387

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Christ The King Charismatic Episcopal Church for their generous donation!

Last week, CTK hosted their VBS program, offering a week-long underwater adventure for children aged 3-11 to dive deeper into their friendship with God. Every VBS week, they select an organization to support through fundraising efforts, and this year they generously selected us as the beneficiary of their fundraising.

We are incredibly grateful to all those at CTK for their fundraising endeavors. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Our Spring Sip & Paint event was truly outstanding!

Today's event was filled with laughter, smiles, and an abundance of joy. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who bought tickets for our Sip & Paint Fundraiser! Your support is incredibly meaningful to us and to those we grant wishes for.

Today's success is greatly attributed to our outstanding sponsors Newkirk Lawn & Landscape, LLC. and Toms Repair Shop! Special thanks to Samantha Johnson of J.J. Farms for her artistic guidance during today's event, and to Amanda Johnson McLean for her ongoing support of our organization!

We are happy to announce two more items for our Sip & Paint Raffle!

President Olivia & board member Kat have generously donated a spa basket & summer wreath to our raffle!

Don’t for get to text (845) 389-5678 to get your Paint & Sip tickets, this is your last week! 🎨🌸🐝

We are so excited to announce our first item in the Sip & Paint Raffle!

Brett Lisikatos from Lisikatos Tattoo has graciously donated a $200 gift certificate! While skilled in various styles, Brett's expertise lies in black & grey realism, fine line work, and micro/stipple work. His creations are truly exceptional! Thank you Brett!

Don’t for get to text (845) 389-5678 to get your Paint & Sip tickets! 🎨🌸🐝

https://lisikatos-tattoo.com

🎨𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘🎨

Our Spring Paint & Sip is now 𝘑𝘜𝘕𝘌 2𝘕𝘋! Grab your tickets today!

We had so much fun at our Fall Sip & Paint Fundraiser so we are doing it all over again this Spring!

Join us for an afternoon of painting, snacks, drinks, raffles and tons of fun presented by Newkirk Lawn & Landscape, LLC.!

Tickets are $55 all of which will go directly to our organization! Use the form below to grab yours before they’re gone! All tickets must be purchased by May 20th.

Check back to our page for updates on all the awesome items that will be included in our raffle at the event!

We cannot thank Sam of J.J. Farms enough for joining us again this spring as our talented artist, Newkirk Lawn & Landscape for their continuous support and Toms Repair Shop for allowing us to use their space!

We are thrilled to announce that Billy is going to Disney World!

We are actively seeking sponsors to help make Billy's wish come true. If you or anyone you know is interested in donating or sponsoring Billy's wish, please reach out to us!

📧: [email protected]

Did you rock your socks today!? We did!

💛Happy World Down syndrome Day!💙

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

Happy Thanksgiving!🧡🦃

We have so many beautiful reasons to be thankful today and always! We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!