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 and Dave and 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).
Executive Board Members
Otto Harnischfeger
Executive Director
Dave Simonetti
President
Mike Slattery
Vice President
Andrew Myers
Treasurer
Joy Rebstein
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
Susan Sullivan
Alexis Arnold
Lance Duffy
Jenn Wallenhorst
Brian Sheflin
