The RO Foundation will hold its third annual Shake on the Lake Little Black Dress fundraiser day at 8 p.m. at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk.
Tickets are on sale $15 for a single and $25 for a couple to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rofoundation.com or by contacting Joe Russo, cofounder of the RO Foundation at joe.ro.foundation@gmail.com. All proceeds go directly toward the RO Foundation.
All members of the community are invited to attend and enjoy a night of food, drinks, music and dancing. Musical performances for the night include singers and songwriters Gina V. and Kailee Bennice as well as music by Phenomenon Sound of Buffalo with DJ Ryan. Hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the duration of the event while guests enjoy a number of give-a-ways and raffles.
"We are really looking forward to this year's event," said Maggie Owen, co-founder of the RO Foundation. "We have a new venue and are expecting an even bigger turnout than in previous years. We have plenty of fun planned for everyone who attends!"
In its first year and a half, the RO Foundation has been able to assist more than 60 patients and families with the help of more than $10,000 in grants. Joe Russo and Maggie Owen, founders of the RO Foundation would like to extend a thank you to all the family, friends, clubs and organizations that have helped them reach their nonprofit's goals as well as Tuscany Fresh Meats and Deli in Fredonia, the foundation's business sponsor.
The RO Foundation assists patients and families who are faced with emergency travel to treatment centers and hospitals, near and far, for long term treatment. Assistance is given to cover the unexpected costs for gas, food and lodging. The RO Foundation is a fund of Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation.
For more information on the RO Foundation, or to seek assistance, visit www.rofoundation.com or call 366-4892.
