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The Pirate Toy Fund is the only nonprofit organization in the country that supplies new toys year-round to agencies that bring aid and comfort to thousands of children in need throughout the Greater Rochester region.
Co-founded by local children's entertainer, Gary "the Happy Pirate" Smith and Dave & Lorrie Simonetti, the Pirate Toy Fund has distributed over 500,000 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).
The Pirate Toy Fund is the only nonprofit organization in the country that supplies new toys year-round to agencies that bring aid and comfort to thousands of children in need throughout the Greater Rochester region.
Co-founded by local children's entertainer, Gary "the Happy Pirate" Smith and Dave & Lorrie Simonetti, the Pirate Toy Fund has distributed over 500,000 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).
Founders Gary Smith, Lorrie, and Dave Simonetti.
David & Lorrie Simonetti and Kathryn & Gary Smith at the grand opening of our new warehouse in Spencerport, NY (2025).
Otto Harnischfeger
Executive Director
David Simonetti
President
Nicole Simonetti
Vice President
Andrew Myers
Treasurer
Joy Rebstein
Secretary
Pattie Anthony
Kathie DeCramer
Kevin Donahue
Lance Duffy
Karen Frederico
Maribeth Galardi
Jennifer Hinton
Steve Kovacic
Rebecca Leclair
Debbie Maier
Louie Maier
Harry Marino
Joe Robach
Molly Rule
Mark Salamone
Brian Sheflin
Lorrie Simonetti
Susan Sullivan
Ryan Turco
Jenn Wallenhorst
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