09/14/2025
So many thoughts this morning. Where would you rather be than right here right now? Do good, be good, god bless, GO BILLS!
WAHOOB - we all have our own battles.
Love & Serve
Faith, Family & Football
Gary Powers
Dimples.
Smile.
Who takes care of the caretaker?
As of last night, we had 347 tickets sold for The World’s Largest Tailgate! I want to thank my sister Debbi Corey and brother in law Joe Corey. My brother Steve and my sister in law Debbie. Sue and Frank Willhauck and Samantha Willhauck. Katie (Corey) Venegas. They’re the small, but talented team, that allow the Tailgate to be what it is!
To our parents, John and Carol Powers, two of the most selfless people we know (as well as one of our biggest donors).
To our sponsors:
Joe Basil Chevrolet and the Basil Family
Damiani Concrete and Joe Darlak and Family
The Fraternal Order of Eagles 2692 and Mark Enders and his Board!!!
Dina Story and The One Story at a Time Foundation
Lancaster Country Club and Mike Dzaibo
Hovernetworks and Darren Ascone
Bison Turf and Rob Hausrath
The Aquino Family Foundation - Mark Aquino, Mike Aquino, Pam Aquino, Nick Aquino, Pat Cipolla and their entire team for selecting The Gary Powers Foundation as their recipient of their fundraiser on October 24th!
Matt & Emily Corey
Shawn Powers
I need to also thank the pizzerias that donated to our cause!!!
Just Pizza in Elma - Craig and Alex Lindauer
Nino’s Pizzeria - Andrea and Jeff
Imperial Pizza - Steve and Dave
To Luciano DeVita at Empress Visuals - he is coming out to shoot video today to create a promotional video for use in the future.
To our “Tailgaters - attendees”. Thank you so much for your support! This doesn’t happen without you!
To the local community that has generously donated gift cards, gift baskets and love - thank you!
To DJ Shannon for taking the time to be part of this amazing event and bringing your energy!
To Nikki - for the Photo Booth this year.
To Wings Event Center - Diane and Joe thank you for a venue that offers us the opportunity to do this.
I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone????
See you soon!
Much love!
GO BILLS!
Kevin Powers