A blazin’ good time was had on Thursday, July 11th, when Aspire of WNY hosted its annual Cigar Gift Gathering at the Buffalo Club to help raise funds for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by our agency.
This event featured a catered dinner and an open bar. When guests arrived, they were warmly welcomed with 5 premium Rocky Patel cigars. Guests then made their way out onto the rooftop patio, overlooking a gorgeous view of downtown Buffalo, for a fun-filled night of mingling and cigar smoking ahead.
Guests had the chance to enter their names into two different premium raffles. Raffle prizes included a basket containing a $500 dry cleaning gift card, dry cleaning supplies, and bottles of wine donated by Colvin Cleaners. Additionally, there was a Night Cap basket that included a Rocky Patel party case featuring ten Rocky Patel cigars, two Rocky Patel whiskey glasses, and a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label, all donated by Rocky Patel and valued at over $500.
Also available at the event was a silent auction. Being auctioned off was a cigar-themed art piece created by an Aspiring Artist from our agency’s iXpress art program, titled “Cloud of Thought.” The silent auction winner took home the piece after a winning bid of $500!
Aspire of WNY would like to extend our gratitude to all our wonderful sponsors for supporting this event: eVero Corporation, Parkview Health Services, The Accessium Group, Davis Ulmer, Davies Agency, F&S Environmental Inc., and Rusiniak’s Services Inc. We would also like to send a special shout-out to our community partner and sponsor, Parkview Health Services, for helping us bring this vibrant night to life!
“This year’s Cigar Gift Gathering was an outstanding success! We are deeply grateful to everyone who came out to support us, helping us raise over $8,000 for the individuals served by our agency,” said Megan Rechin, Vice President of Communications and Growth Opportunities at Aspire of WNY.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and supported this year’s Cigar Gift Gathering. Your contributions help to IMPACT the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the WNY community! The proceeds from this event will directly benefit the individuals we serve, ensuring they receive the support necessary to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
See images from the rest of the event below!