Chris
Christopher Dailey was an active and spirited 8 year old “boy next door,” a third grade student at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, and the beloved son of Mark and Maria Dailey of Wilton, NY. On November 23, 2001, the day after Thanksgiving, Christopher died suddenly in the hospital. His sudden and tragic departure left a devastating void not only in his family, but also with his playmates, friends, neighbors and fellow students.
The Foundation
Within weeks after Chris' passing, members of Chris’ family and some close friends reflected on how to make something positive out of such a heartbreaking turn of events. A foundation was established with a goal to build a lasting and living memory of Christopher through the construction of a youth recreational facility somewhere in the Greater Saratoga Area (pictured below). The stipulations were simple: To enrich the children of our community with a place to play, learn and enhance their lives through team and individual sports activities in a facility that bears his name.
Our Current Work
After paying off the memorial gymnasium at Gavin Park, we started supporting other organizations in Saratoga County with proceeds from our 2 annual events- the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving and the Golf Tournament in May. We support organizations who work with children with physical & intellectual disabilities to help them live joy-filled, active lives. We also donate funds to local community centers, schools and other non-profits that are actively helping families in Saratoga county meet their basic needs- like food & clothing.
