Assemblyman Reilly Gives Back
Each
year, New York State Assemblyman Robert Reilly (D-Colonie, Clifton Park,
Halfmoon) donates his salary to local charities. In 2010, The Foundation
for Ellis Medicine received a $3,000 grant from the Assemblyman Robert
Reilly Salary Fund to support the annual Sugar Free Gang Kids Kamp.
The annual camp, held in Clifton Park each June, provides children with
diabetes with a safe and social environment in which to learn about
their disease, meet other kids like them, and most importantly, to have
fun.
"I've learned that when you give back to local programs, everybody
wins," Reilly said.
Ellis' Center for Diabetes will use the grant to fund the education
services for the Sugar Free Gang Kids Kamp and to provide scholarships to
youth from Colonie, Halfmoon and Clifton Park.
"Ellis is grateful for this generous grant and applauds
Assemblyman Reilly's selfless service to our community,"
Ellis Medicine President James W. Connolly said. "The Sugar
Free Gang Kids Kamp is a program we are very proud of and
one that elicits a lot of positive praise. One mom once
wrote to us that the Kamp was the first time she was able to
leave her child alone, which provided her with a much needed
break from the constant care she provides in monitoring her
child's sugar levels."
The Kids Kamp, which is staff by certified diabetes
educators, enables parents to rest easy that their kids are
eating safe foods and are monitored by health care experts
during this inspirational four-day camp.
"Being able to help these organizations continue to
provide valuable services to our community is my top
priority," Reilly said. "During these tough economic times
our friends and neighbors are depending on service
organizations and charitable groups more than ever."
The Assemblyman Robert Reilly Salary Fund is a joint
venture among the Community Foundation for the Greater
Capital Region, a committee of local citizens, and
Assemblyman Bob Reilly. The Salary Fund has donated more
than $335,000 to local organizations since 2005.
