Event is scheduled for Aug. 14 at NBT Bank Stadium
Hospice of Central New York and of the Finger Lakes is celebrating its 40th anniversary of providing compassionate end-of-life care in Central New York and will be showing donors the movie “Rookie of the Year” at its annual Film on the Field fundraiser at NBT Bank Stadium.
Set for between 5:15 and 9:30 p.m., Aug. 14, Thursday, the evening begins with concessions and entertainment, including face-painting, balloon twisting, a photo booth and a visit from Syracuse University’s Otto. It ends with a fireworks show.
Advance sale tickets for the event are required, and can be purchased at filmonthefield.givesmart.com.
Required donations are $25 for adults and $10 for children 6-12; children 5 and under are free. There also are limited VIP packages that can be purchased and a silent auction that can be accessed with the same link.
All proceeds from the event, presented by Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA), support the hospice mission to serve as the community’s expert resource at the end-of-life. Making that mission a reality includes providing comprehensive comfort care to patients andfamilies through unique interdisciplinary services, bereavement counseling, education, and collaboration.
“Supporting Hospice of CNY and The FingerLakes is meaningful to all of us at HOA,” says Jennifer Pichoske, HOA CEO. “As a community-based cancer care practice, we know how critical it is for patients and families to feel supported through every stage of their journey — including the most difficult ones. Sponsoring this event is one way we can stand beside our Hospice colleagues as they deliver hope, comfort, and peace in our community.”
People attending this rain or shine event are able to watch the film on the field or in the stadium seats. The stadium concession stands will be open for purchasing refreshments, and parking for the event is free.