Courtesy The Wesley Foundation
The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community, raised $104,300 to support local seniors during its “Share A Step” virtual fundraiser,
Officials said approximately 100 community members, double the number from last year, participated in the fundraiser which took place May 21-27 and invited community members to work toward a fitness-oriented goal while raising funds.
Participants this year logged more than 1,470 miles and helped bring the total amount raised for The Wesley Foundation via the annual fundraiser to more than $140,000 since it began in 2018, officials said.
“It has been tremendously rewarding to see how popular our ‘Share A Step’ fundraiser has become over the past several years,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community. “The funds raised will go a long way in helping to support the many seniors on our campus. We are extremely grateful to all of the participants, sponsors and supporters of this event.”
Donations received via the virtual fundraiser will support the second phase of renovations at the Springs Building of Wesley Health Care Center.
The project will create a contemporary, efficient and home-like environment on the Springs Building’s second, third and fourth floors. Phase one of the project was completed in 2016.
The Wesley Community is a nonprofit senior living campus in Saratoga Springs with more than 700 residents.
The 2021fundraiser was presented by The Adirondack Trust Co.
Summit sponsors include Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Ray Martin/Crescent Hill Partners, CDPHP, Angerame Architects, The Fort Miller Group. Peak Sponsors include Allerdice Building Supply, Saratoga Casino Hotel, Bonacio Construction, Longfellows Hotel and Conference Center, D.A. Collins Companies.
Mountain Sponsors include Saratoga National Bank & Trust, Bond, Schoeneck and King, The LA Group, Saratoga.com, Freed Maxick, Munter Enterprises and Lemery Greisler.
The Wesley Community is a 37-acre, nonprofit agency in Saratoga Springs sponsored by United Methodist Health and Housing Inc. The continuum of care community provides independent and assisted living for seniors, affordable independent senior housing, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, as well as home care services and outpatient therapies available for people of all ages.