Another Successful St. John’s Weekend

Another Successful St. John’s Weekend

Members of the Masonic community from across the state, along with their families, joined us for laughs, golf, tours of the lab, fireworks and more at this year’s St. John’s Week celebration. The events took place at the Masonic Care Community campus from June 22-25, 2023. This year’s theme was family fun!

The fun at MMRI began with a golf outing at the Yahnundasis Golf Club, followed by dinner at MMRI. After the MMRI board meeting on Friday, the weekend concluded with a ladies breakfast and tours of the campus. During the weekend, MMRI staff had the pleasure of recognizing four donors for their generosity. A small ceremony was held to honor the below:

Louis Rosenthal has generated approximately $437,271 in donations to support MMRI’s research efforts. A plaque was unveiled in the chemistry laboratory suite with a dedication to Rosenthal’s late wife, Theresa Rosenthal.

Cecelia and Ronald Gouse of New Hartford, New York, were recognized with a Vine of Life statue and leaf in recognition of their continued philanthropic support of MMRI, which now totals more than $13,000 since 2018. Thank you!

The Masons of Mariner’s Lodge No. 67 of Manhattan, New York, presented MMRI with a donation of $1,250. This donation was organized by lodge brother Michael Sachs, pictured below with Stephen F. Izzo, development director. Thank you!

Sheldon Richman, Esq., MMRI board member, or “Shelley” as he’s known at MMRI, is a talented fundraiser who encourages others to give. Shelley’s own donations now surpass $25,000 and he was honored with a Vine of Life statue and leaf during the commemoration. Thank you for giving your time, talent…and treasure to MMRI!
“The MMRI staff wishes to thank the many supporters who give generously to help our mission,” said Stephen F. Izzo, development director. “Our work is critical to medical science, and we couldn’t do any of it without the support of the Masons and non-masons alike!”