Columbus Lodge and NY Yankee Go to Bat for 9-11 Victims

Several members of the Sons of Italy-Columbus Lodge #2143 and New York Yankee Almuni Roy White are teaming up on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to raise money for the widows' and victims' families on Feb. 13 at Leonard's of Great Neck from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. Presented by the Roy White Foundation, the event will include an evening with stars of various New York area sports teams.

Sons of Italy-Columbus Lodge #2143 member Ed Bochynski (right) will reunite with NY Yankee Alumni Roy White (left) at a Feb. 13 dinner to raise money for the 9-11 widows and children. The two men had met last year at the Yankee's training facility in Tampa, FL.

According to Vincent Annunziata, the event will include New York sports' legends for the Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Islanders, Rangers and Knicks. Among the expected guests are Craig Nettles, Sparky Lyle, Keith Hernandez, Joe Klecko, Harry Carson, Bobby Nystrom, Clark Gilles, Rod Gilbert and Earl the "Pearl" Monroe. Also scheduled to appear is former heavyweight champion Larry Homes.

The master of ceremonies for the event is expected to be Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and special guest stars will include musician Eddie Layton and comedian Jack Fontana. The event will include an extended cocktail reception, free autographs and photo opportunities, dinner and open bar. For reservations, one may contact Vincent Annunziata of 9278 Communications Inc. at 1-(718) 887-9278, ext.119 or call the Roy White Foundation at 1-(718) 347-4777.

Columbus Lodge #2143 is a not-for-profit fraternal organization that offers its members various social and recreational activities, as well as community and charity involvement. To become a member of the Columbus Lodge, one may pick up an application at the Columbus Lodge building located at 2143 Boundary Avenue in So. Farmingdale.