In Wantagh, holiday gala celebrates 33 years of giving

Posted Friday, December 13, 2024 12:11 pm

Attendees gathered at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall on Dec. 6 for the annual holiday gala hosted by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation.

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John Theissen, founder and executive director of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, announces raffle winners at the holiday gala.

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The event featured several sports legends, including New York Jets Linebacker Bart Scott, left, Islanders Stanley Cup Champion Bob Nystrom, and Giants hall of famer Harry Carson.

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At the gala, John Theissen, left, received a check of $20,000 for his foundation from the Massapequa Turkey Trot.

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By Charles Shaw

The John Theissen Children's Foundation celebrated 33 years of supporting sick and underprivileged children at its annual Holiday Gala on Dec. 6.

Held at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh, the event featured an open bar, food, a live auction, and raffles. Attendees had the chance to win concert tickets, sports memorabilia, and other prizes.

Celebrities including New York Giants Super Bowl Champion Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Islanders Stanley Cup Champion Bobby Nystrom, and former New York Jet Bart Scott joined the festivities. The evening was hosted by Roger & JP of 102.3 WBAB.

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