Kelly’s Angels approaching 10-year anniversary

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. » Local charity Kelly’s Angels will celebrate 10 years of helping local children and families with a community gala on Jan. 18, 2020, at Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs.

“This gala will pay tribute to all of our contributors and friends whose generosity has made possible all of the help we’ve given local kids and families so far,” said NewsChannel 13 reporter/anchor Mark Mulholland, founder of Kelly’s Angels. “We promise it will be the party of the decade.”

Made up entirely of volunteers, Kelly’s Angels helps Capital Region families and kids whose lives have been forever changed by cancer or other life- threatening illness. Mulholland established the 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 2009 to honor his late wife, Kelly Mulholland, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2007 at the age of 37.

In her memory, Kelly’s Angels provides “Fun Grants” to children who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer as well as college scholarships to local high school seniors who’ve overcome significant adversity.

The group also provides “Angel Aid” to help families currently struggling with a life-threatening illness and “Angel Hugs” to surviving spouses.

The “10 Years of Love Gala” will honor Frank and Delores Parillo of Saratoga

Springs, longtime supporters of Kelly’s Angels and many other organizations, and will be presented by Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co. as premier sponsor.

Other major sponsors include Attorney John R. Aldrich; The Adirondack Trust Co.; Adirondack Winery; Arthur J. Gallagher and Co.; Bonacio

Construction, Inc.; John Hendrickson; Dr. Nicholas and Lydia Kulbida; Kumlander, Donofrio, Hay and Pehl, CPAs; LePage Bakeries; WNYT NewsChannel 13; O’Leary Chiropractic; the Parillo family; Dottie Pepper; Pompa Bros.; Saratoga Hospital; The Sagamore Resort, Saratoga Eagle and Turner Construction Co.

The gala will feature a complimentary signature cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and dinner selections provided by Longfellows, desserts, entertainment by The Audiostars, dancing, valet parking and a silent auction. All gala proceeds will support the continued work of Kelly’s Angels.

Tickets are available online until Jan. 11 at https:// kellysangels. app. rsvpify. com/. Cost is $100 per person or $75 per person for those 25 years of age or younger.

For more about Kelly’s Angels and the “10 Years of Love Gala,” visit kellysangelsinc.org.