The Parke Project Inc.

The Parke Project Inc. Smiles for Sports! We are a Not-For-Profit Organization that donates autographed sports memorabilia to those in need of a smile in the Hudson Valley.

We are happy to support both children and adults in need as well as local fundraisers. I love sports…I love watching sports, playing sports, collecting memorabilia and learning about athletes. In the past, I’ve enjoyed supporting friends and local community members by obtaining memorabilia for golf outings as well as for friends in need. My first experience with obtaining memorabilia was back in 2

004, when my brother-in-law suddenly passed away at the age of 33. Sadly, he left behind a beautiful 11-month-old daughter. A golf outing was organized to raise funds for her education. This emotional event led me on my first journey in seeking out memorabilia to auction off in support of the golf event. I wrote letters to the NY Yankees, NY Mets, NY Giants etc. explaining the circumstances surrounding the loss of my brother-in-law. I was overwhelmed with the positive responses from these organizations and their willingness to help. As time went on, I had the privilege of helping many friends and family members in difficult circumstances. One, that I am most proud of, is helping a high school friend’s son, suffering from Leukemia, receive a phone call from Mariano Rivera in his hospital bed. Mariano met with my friend’s family as well as donated signed memorabilia. When I realized how much that gift had meant to that little boy and how it had raised his spirits in the face of such a terrible illness,I realized that I could make a difference in someone’s life. To see the look on a sick or disabled person’s face when they receive an autographed treasure from their favorite athlete is indescribable. The timing of the inception of The Parke Project comes at an interesting point in my family’s life. Actually, we think that this mission may have been a message from God. January 2020 started with my father-in-law being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. My wife and I (during Covid) quickly converted our garage into an apartment for my mother-in-law and father-in-law who were living in Florida. Within 3 months of their arrival, both my mother-in-law and father-in-law passed away. In January 2021, my eldest daughter asked my wife and I if we could go to church the following day. The priest at our local parish gave a sermon that morning asking the parishioners, “What do you need in your life to feel fulfilled?” My wife shared that at that moment the idea of The Parke Project flooded her heart and mind. She shared her inspiration with me as soon as we exited the church. We thought, what better way to heal our hearts than to put a smile on the faces of those who need one.

07/27/2024
Thank you to our family, friends and our community for all of your support! We couldn’t have done it without you. Today,...
01/13/2024

Thank you to our family, friends and our community for all of your support! We couldn’t have done it without you. Today, we were able to present Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley with the money that we made from our hot chocolate stand a few weeks ago. The money raised will help grant a child’s wish.

01/05/2024

🍫✨ Start Spreading The News! Join us for the Hot Chocolate For Wishes program this January! 🌟❄️ Whether in-person or online, let's come together to make wishes come true! Sign up now at hudson.wish.org/hotchocolate or contact Lindsay at the office to learn more at [email protected] 🎉

12/17/2023
Thank you to our friends, family and to the East Fishkill community for their love and support! We made over $600 for Ma...
12/16/2023

Thank you to our friends, family and to the East Fishkill community for their love and support! We made over $600 for Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. We even had a celebratory stop by 🎅

Tomorrow, stop by 28 Lake Walton Rd Wappingers Falls for a lemonade stand where ALL proceeds go to Make A Wish Hudson Va...
08/12/2023

Tomorrow, stop by 28 Lake Walton Rd Wappingers Falls for a lemonade stand where ALL proceeds go to Make A Wish Hudson Valley. Goal is to raise $200 to help grant wishes to children in need.

The girls raised $155 from their lemonade stand on July 4th and wanted to donate all of it to Hudson Valley Make-A-Wish....
07/11/2022

The girls raised $155 from their lemonade stand on July 4th and wanted to donate all of it to Hudson Valley Make-A-Wish. The Parke Project Inc also donated $500. $655 donated to a great organization that does phenomenal things for children.

Please take a look and bid on items. All proceeds go 100% towards granting wishes!
05/13/2022

Please take a look and bid on items. All proceeds go 100% towards granting wishes!

Our Silent Auction sponsored by Purple Frog Graphics is NOW OPEN!

Are you searching for a one-of-a-kind gift or looking to treat yourself? Check out the items up for bid at this year's Wish Ball! Bidding is open from now until Friday, May 13 at 8:00pm.

Whether you’re joining us at the Wish Ball or placing your bids from afar, you can win big and help grant wishes at the same time!

GET YOUR BIDS IN: https://bit.ly/WishBallHV-SilentAuction

What an honor to meet the founder of the Make A Wish Foundation this evening. A true inspiration ❤️Jillian Gallagher Par...
05/12/2022

What an honor to meet the founder of the Make A Wish Foundation this evening. A true inspiration ❤️Jillian Gallagher Parke Bill Parke

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Wappingers Falls, NY
12590

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