The Andy Foundation was established in January of 2004 to honor the life of Andrew Patrick Palmeri.
On September 17, 2003, Andrew Patrick Palmeri ("Andy") was playing tag with his friends when a passing car hit him. Andy was rushed by ambulance to the pediatric intensive care unit of the hospital. His family was by his side 24 hours a day and the entire community rallied to support them. Unfortunately, Andy died five days later. He was 11 years old.
In January of 2004 Andy's family and friends established The Andy Foundation. The Foundation's motto is "By Kids - For Kids" and its mission is to give all children regardless of race, religion, or social and economic status a chance for a healthy, safe and happy childhood, which will give them a better chance to become successful and productive adults.
Andy's friends are involved in every aspect of the Foundation. His best buddies designed the website logo and as funds are raised, these same friends will have input on how and where to spend the money to achieve the Foundation's mission.
In the days and months following Andy's death, many people wrote the family notes about how important Andy was to them. We hope that by sharing some of these notes you will get a better idea of why everyone who met Andy found him to be a remarkable kid.
- "Andy wasn't the biggest kid on the team, but he had the biggest heart"
- "He was the glue that held the boys together"
- "He always had the best Halloween costume, his imagination was endless"
- "Andy loved his Converse sneakers"
- "Life will be so boring without Andy"
- "He loved sports and played football, baseball, lacrosse and hockey; he was a warrior on the playing field"
- "I'll always remember the acorn fights we had with his brother Philip and how he loved to play and wrestle with his dog"
- "He had a gift for delivering classic one-liners and he could recreate any accent"
- "His smile; it lit up the world"
These are just some of the comments made by his friends and coaches. All who knew Andy agree that even at age 11, he had perspective on life and he didn't just live it, he embraced it! It is in that spirit that Andy's friends and family invite you to support their mission to help achieve lasting improvements in the lives of children -- for our children are our hope and our future.
Andy Foundation News Updates
See the latest news from our Store, The High Top Shop, here!
The Andy Foundation Eighth Annual Yard Sale
Spring Cleaning?
Consider donating your unwanted items to The Andy Foundation
The Ansy Foundation is a registered charity, all donations are tax deductable!
We are now accepting donations for our yard sale!
- ITEMS WANTED:
- Furniture * Frames and Artwork * Gardening items
- Holiday Decor * Housewares * Belts and Hand Bags * Ties
- Vintage Clothing * Fine China * Gardening Equipment
- Pet Items * Jewelery * Outdoor Furniture * Sporting Equipment
- Lamps * Linens * Fabric and Sewing Items * Tools * Electronics
DROP OFF DATE: Friday, May 6th between noon and 5pm at St. Pauls Field House
For more information or to arrange a pick-up or drop-off Call:
Jill (516)248-1240
Or email us at JPS115@aol.com
SALE DATE: Saturday, May 7th between 9am AND 2pm
High Top Shop
The Andy Foundation will soon be operating HIGH TOP SHOP at 671 Franklin Avenue in Garden City.
Donations and consignment items are needed before the Dec. 1 grand opening.
Please consider donating or consigning furniture, artwork, jewelry, accessories and household items in good sellable condition.
Contact Jill Palmeri at 248-1240 or jps115@aol.com for more information on donation and consignment consideration.
- The Andy Club at GCHS is having its annual Halloween Party for students grades Pre-K - 6th grade. It will be held on October 30th, from 12:00pm until 3:00pm in the Garden City High School gymnasium. We are asking for a $10.00 suggested donation. There will be games, candy, prizes, pumpkin patch to decorate your own pumpkins and a costume contest. All proceeds will go to a local charity.
- The Andy Club raised $1,500 dollars for "Matthew's Journey with Perthes Disease" and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at their Spring Carnival.
- The 2010 Yard Sale was a huge sucess! Thank you to all who joined us!
The Andy Foundation has teamed up with the De LaSalle School in Freeport, NY (Web Site) to help the all-boy's school refurbish and create a new library for their students.
The De La Salle School is a Catholic scholarship school that provides a quality education for fifth through eighth grade young men from economically disadvantaged situations. With an emphasis on respect, responsibility, leadership, and service, The De LaSalle School nurtures each student's spiritual, academic, social, and physical growth in collaboration with his parent(s) or guardian(s), thereby preparing the young men to be caring citizens of the world.
Members of the Andy Foundation recently spent a Saturday painting the school's library in preparation for the brand new bookshelves and furnishings that are to be delivered this spring. The painting volunteers included Sean Gaffney, James Moore, Alex Castronovo, Eleni Andromidas, Andrew D'Antonio and Frank and Caileigh McGoldrick.
To see pictures of this event please see our photo gallery!
In addition to tackling the paint job, members of the Andy Foundation are sponsoring a book drive to help stock the school's new library with books that are appropriate for students in grades 5 - 8. If you would like to donate any of the books that are on the school's wish list, please view the list here. Or e-mail junior board member Alex Castronovo at: gclaxgoalie85@optonline.com for more information.
The Andy Foundation volunteers are also hoping to collect some much-needed gym equipment for the school including: 2 basketball hoops, 1 volleyball set, 12 lacrosse sticks (boys), floor hockey set, 3-5 outdoor soccer balls (foam) 10 pineys, 12 baseball gloves, 2 portable soccer goals and 12 12" cones. If you would like to recycle your extra equipment that is still in good shape, please contact Alex Castronovo at the above e-mail address.