On December 7, 2010, the Quincy Lee Foundation Holiday Boutique was held at the Lee residence in Alamo from 11-2pm and 5-8pm. Guests were able to "do good and feel good" by shopping for all their holiday needs. Over 15 vendors participated and showcased their terrific merchandise both inside and outside the house. Tables were filled with handmade upcycled and designer inspired handbags and accessories, designer jeans, hand-crafted jewelry, tabletop gifts and décor, delicious homemade treats and pasta sauces, desserts by an award winning chef, kitchen gadgets, nut and chocolate confections, and plenty of toys and stocking stuffers. In addition several raffles were held on items donated from various vendors. It was a great event for the foundation and would not have been a success without the help of all the friends of the QLF!

For the past 14 years over Labor Day Weekend, neighbors, family and friends of Maureen and Bob Swigon have come together for an annual bike tour at the Jersey Shore to raise money for charity. This year the Quincy Lee Foundation was the lucky recipient of such largess. The Bike Tour revolves around stops at local establishments for libations and laughter. Their slogan has been fondly been "Another Vicious Cycle Tour Supporting Charity Beer after Beer." Over hundred people were on the tour this year, including multi-generational families whose children turned 21 and were able to participate. Tee-shirts were designed by Andy Prendimano for the event. Thank you Bikers!

Quincy's godmother, Maureen DePolo, and her husband Randy contacted the Quincy Lee Foundation with a very unusual request. Randy is the managing partner of the Headless Horsemen Racing Stable and quite the horse hobbyist. He and his team had a mare that gave birth to a beautiful bay filly and decided to name her after Quincy and that's not all! They also wanted to help make Quincy's wish come true and donate a share to be auctioned off to the highest bidder, with the funds going to the Quincy Lee Foundation. We were thrilled by this very kind and generous offer and thus, Quincy Lee the Racehorse was born!
Quincy Lee the Racehorse has great lineage. Her father, Artie Schiller, won the Breeder's Cup Turf Mile and earned over $2,000,000 in prize money during his racing career. She spent her winter in Ocala, Florida in training with other 2 year olds. Her trainer said she "had two more gears than any other babies at the farm!" It looks like she will follow in her father's hoof steps. Quincy Lee is scheduled to come back up to New Jersey where the Headless Horsemen Racing Stable is located and to the Monmouth Park Racetrack where she will run this summer. Stay tuned for updates on Quincy Lee the Racehorse!

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On September 14, 2009, Henry Wright's Heart 1st Annual Benefit paid tribute to Henry Wright, the much loved owner of the Parker House in Sea Girt, New Jersey, who passed away unexpectedly last year. Because of Henry's and his business partner, Frank Matthews' generous nature, the founders and friends of Henry Wright's Heart, decided to designate the Quincy Lee Foundation as the benefactor of the evenings proceeds. Highlights of the night were the delicious food prepared by Jersey Shore restaurants, three bands, and terrific silent auction items, including lifetime passes to "the Stone Pony" and a share in the ownership of Quincy Lee the Racehorse! It was a terrific event for pediatric cancer research. A big thank you to Frank Matthews, owner of the Parker House, Tim and Brendan Smith, founders of the Henry Wright's Heart Foundation and all our wonderful family and friends at the Jersey Shore who helped in making this event such a success!

Estelle Strykers-Santiago is a long distance runner in New York City who was inspired by Quincy to run a marathon and raise money for the Quincy Lee Foundation. On November 23, she entered the Philadelphia Marathon and collected pledges from family, friends and co-workers. Estelle told us that when she felt fatigued while running she just thought about Quincy and all that she went through with her cancer treatments, and it motivated her to keep going and even pick up her pace! It was very windy on the day of the Marathon, but Estelle finished with a great time, and exceeded her goal of raising over $100 for every mile she ran! Way to go Estelle!

Abbey Ryan, a talented artist skilled in fine art, illustration and design, has been painting a small oil painting every day for the past year. She donated a painting from her collection
from August 4, 2008, entitled
"Chocolate Kiss with Lemon Reflection"  for an online auction sale to benefit the Quincy Lee Foundation. Abbey painted our treasured family portrait. View her work at http://ryanstudio.blogspot.com.

In December, Julie Peck, her son Michael, and Trevor Holmgren were definitely in the holiday spirit when they sold holiday treats, bookmarks and ornaments outside of Yellow Wood Cafe in Alamo to raise money for the QLF. Thank you for your time and commitment!

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Every year on the second Sunday in December there is a "Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony" to honor all children who have died. As candles are lit at 7p.m. in each time zone around the world, hundreds of thousands of people create a wave of light, commemorating and honoring children in a way that transcends cultural, ethnic, religious, and political boundaries.

On November 29, another "Shopping Party Fundraiser" was held with great success selling "Fuzzy Duds", Original Prints by John Broski, Lynn Edwards Jewelry, Pampered Chef Supplies, and Custom Purses by Denise Corral. Julie Peck graciously hosted the event at her beautiful home in Alamo. A big thank you to all who participated and attended!