$7K Raised at The Rinx for Boston Marathon Victims

A fundraiser at The Rinx in Hauppauge last week raised $7,000 for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Suffolk County Hockey Leagues held a Memorial Day Tournament to raise money and awareness for the One Fund Boston Foundation. The foundation was started by Gov.Deval Patrick (D-Mass.) and Boston Mayor Tom Menino, to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred.

 “We would like to recognize everyone who participated for helping to make this event so successful,” SCHL Founder and CEO Michael Governara said.

The One Fund Boston is an ongoing effort to raise money to help those families most affected by the events that took place during the 2013 Boston Marathon. Those interested in giving or learning more about the foundation can email suffolkcountyhockeyleagues.com or visit onefundboston.org.

Sponsors from the day’s event included Stevens 112 Ford, Ford Lincoln Of Smithtown, P&A Pellarin, Kron Associates, Hands On Event Solutions, Communications Workers Of America, Total Chiropractic Care, Port Jeff Sports, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, the Hockey Depot, BlackBiscuit, Casa Rustica, Mama Lombardi’s, Amity Sports, The Ice Warehouse, Country 96, Party 105, WRCN, Fiesta, Long Island.com, All The Town Patch’s, CWA Local 1104, Dr George M Rizos, Molloy College, Howard Beach Apothecary, Exclusive Auto, Suave Threads, FOA Attorneys at Law and Bigtime Signs and Pixel Print.