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Rochester
Press-Radio Club

Supporting Rochester's Children's Charities Since 1949

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Our MISSION

To support the Rochester Press-Radio Children's Charities Fund Inc. through fundraising, volunteering and support for causes benefiting children and families in Rochester and surrounding areas. The volunteer and fundraising support will be provided by an inclusive and diverse group of dedicated, committed volunteers.

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September 8th
SAlmon creek

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ROCHESTER PRESS-RADIO CLUB'S
CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS
 

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PRESENTED BY ESL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

HELD AT INNOVATIVE FIELD ON JUNE 10, 2025

 

  • Major Donald Holleder Lifetime Achievement Award –person whose active life has exhibited the highest level of sportsmanship, character, courage and achievement -Keith Ryan, long-time club member and volunteer, Spencerport Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis, many other volunteer programs

  • Charlie Wagner & Christine Wagner Welch Founders Award – promoting sports on the local level with commitment and inspiration-Sal Gerbino, Special Olympics and the Polar Plunge

  • ESL Coach of the Year- Stephen Lian, Head Coach of the Brighton High School Varsity Football Team

  • Elliot Cushing Award – local person who has excelled on the national sports scene/level-Pete Guelli, Chief Operating Officer-Buffalo Bills & Buffalo Sabres

  • Gary Smith & George Beahon Sports Media Award – for local sports media excellence-Paul Gotham, Pickin’ Splinters website

  • Jean Giambrone Award – woman who has made an exemplary lifetime commitment to local women’s sports-Deanna Kernan, general manager of Tennis Club of Rochester

  • Morrie Silver Award – for special contributions in promoting sports in Rochester & Monroe County-Marty Keating, 55-year career as Section V Head Swimming Coach, recently retired

  • Rich Funke Jr. & Jerry Flynn Local College Athlete Award – Brynn King, Roberts Wesleyan Graduate Student, Pole Vaulter, 2024 Olympic Team, holds many NCAA records 

·Eddie & Kevin Meath Press-Radio Club Member Community Service Award –  John Snider, volunteer for the club, Challenger World Series, along with several other programs, volunteer firefighter.

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Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor ESL Federal Credit Union

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We are grateful to award sponsors:

•     Buffalo Bills

•     Coca Cola of the Finger Lakes

•     Aquinas Institute

And contributing sponsors

•     Taylor the Builder

•     Hunter/Lovett Families

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