Yanks World Series Trophy Goes to Bat in the Fight Against ALS

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun 28, 2010 -
Charity-minded Yankees fan Chris Scandaglia’s efforts to conquer the disease that took his grandfather’s life have inspired both admiration and generosity, and a rare appearance by a very special piece of hardware. Scandaglia sponsored a fundraising dinner and sports memorabilia raffle at Bocelli Ristorante in Staten Island on June 19, with the aim of raising funds to combat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) with cutting edge research.

The most glamorous celebrity in the house was a What rather than a Who: the New York Yankees 2009 World Series Trophy was on display, thanks to Yanks CEO Lon Trost. Also on hand to show his support was former catcher Joe Pignatano.

Scandaglia, whose grandfather Frank Gallinaro died of ALS in 1990, has helped raise over $18,330 for the ALS Association Greater NY Chapter in the last four years, including $7480 for the Bocelli event alone.

"I am really pleased to have raised so much money, and proud of the dinner we had this year,” said Scandaglia, a licensed account manager for the Steven Schneider Allstate Agency at 1254 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn. “Having the World Series trophy at my fundraiser really brought a touch of elegance to the already special event."

In photo: Allstate agent Steven Schneider, ALS Association of Greater New York President & CEO Dorine Gordon, Allstate licensed account manager Chris Scandaglia, Staten Island Deputy Borough President Ed Burke

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