Love, Patti
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The Love, Patti Foundation honors the life and legacy of Patti Ricco (nee Aurrichio), 1984-2023, a woman whose kindness, generosity, and joyful spirit touched everyone she met. Rooted in her love for family, friends, fitness, and fun, our foundation brings people together through community‑centered “Fun‑(d)raising” events that reflect the way she lived: with purpose, laughter, and an open heart.
Our mission is to carry Patti’s light forward by supporting the causes that mattered most to her. Through our annual Fun Day and Tournament, community events, scholarships, and charitable giving, we raise funds that directly benefit local organizations, families, and individuals in need. Every contribution — whether through volunteering, sponsoring, donating, or simply showing up — helps us continue Patti’s legacy of compassion and service.
We are deeply grateful for the friends, families, sponsors, and community members who join us year after year. Your support ensures that Patti’s spirit continues to inspire connection, generosity, and joy in our community.
Together, we celebrate her life.
Together, we Love Patti.
Together for Patti. Together against cancer
3rd Annual Family Fun Day & Softball Tournament
Highlight Reel Courtesy of Legacy Studios, NY
Thank You for an Unforgettable Day
Our 3rd Annual Love, Patti Family Fun Day & Softball Tournament was made possible by an incredible community.
To our attendees, volunteers, sponsors, donors, softball players and teams, community partners, vendors, and entertainers—thank you for sharing your time, generosity, and heart with us.
Together, we welcomed more than 300 attendees, hosted 11 softball games, and filled the park with family, friendship, laughter, and lasting memories. We also had the honor of celebrating our first Patti’s Warrior, Kai Shank, and his incredible family.
The day reflected everything Patti stood for: family, friends, fitness, kindness, and community. Whether you knew Patti personally or experienced her spirit through the event, we hope you felt the love surrounding us.
We are especially grateful to our three-year sponsor, Legacy Studios, for creating a beautiful highlight video that captured the heart of the day.
View and contribute to our community photo album.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us create something much bigger than a fundraiser. Together, we created hope, connection, and support while continuing Patti’s legacy.
Together for Patti. Together Against Cancer.
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So Many Thanks
With Gratitude to Our Love, Patti Community
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, donors, community partners, anonymous supporters, and friends who continue to go above and beyond in support of our mission.
Everything we do is inspired by Patti—her love, her strength, and the way she brought people together. In her honor, we support those fighting cancer, stand beside their families and loved ones, celebrate victories, and remember those who courageously fought but are no longer with us.
Thank you for helping us carry Patti’s love forward to support others. We do it all for her—but we could not do it without you.