The Pirate Toy Fund is the only nonprofit organization in the country dedicated to distributing new toys year-round to children in need throughout the Greater Rochester region. Co-Founded by local children's entertainer, Gary the Happy Pirate and Dave and Lorrie Simonetti, the Pirate Toy Fund has distributed almost 400,000 toys since 1995 and continues to actively pursue new avenues to expand its mission. The founders were inspired by the extraordinary life of Christie Simonetti; special friend to Gary and daughter of Dave and Lorrie.
The Pirate Toy Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID/EIN 16-1548695).
Our Board
Officers
Otto Harnischfeger
Executive Director
Dave Simonetti
Board President
Peter James Tagliente
Board Vice President
Andrew Myers
Board Treasurer
Joy Rebstein
Board Secretary
Board of Directors
Pattie Anthony
Kathy DeCramer
Jason DiBiase
Kevin Donahue
Karen Frederico
Marabeth Galardi
Steve Kovacic
Rebecca LeClair
Debbie Maier
Harry Marino
Joe Robach
Molly Rule
Mark Salamone
Lorrie Simonetti
Nicole Simonetti
Mike Slattery
Susan Sullivan