Diverse range of items donated for Shamrock's Celebration 2011

(Syracuse, NY) - The Central New York community has shown great support for the Shamrock Animal Fund through its generous donation of a diverse range of items for silent and live auctions and raffle at Shamrock's Celebration 2011 on March 19th.  Many of the areas signature businesses and names have given to the fund including: Stickley, M. Lemp Jewelers, Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, Cazenovia Jewelers and Metro Mattress. Some of the regions top restaurants have given gift certificates such as Brewster Inn, Joey's, Lincklaen House, Kitty Hoynes, Julie's Place, Aunt Josie's and Pastabilities. 

Donations also offer relaxation and excitement.  The Turning Stone Resort and Casino has offered a night in its AAA four diamond exclusive luxury hotel The Lodge including a fine dining experience. Maureen Green has given a Cape Cod weekend off-season stay at her 4 bedroom classic Cape home. Private pilot Peter Riciardello will take you sightseeing over the beauty of Central New York.

Shamrock's Celebration will also offer a wonderful shopping experience for attendees armed with their credit cards.  Custom made jewelry from local artisans and vendors will be there. Seven Rays is one of several Armory Square merchants donating gorgeous pieces of jewelry and clothing.

Sports enthusiasts and the Syracuse Orange are also well represented. An autographed ball from the NCAA highly ranked Orange men's basketball team will be up for live auction.  Roger Springfield of the Syracuse Athletics Department has stocked the auction with video memories of great moments in Syracuse sports. Golf clubs from Mann's golf will get golfers dreaming of spring. And, Fleet Feet Syracuse has represented the running community.

The animal lovers will also have plenty to consider. The Shamrock Animal Fund has gift baskets for dog and cat owners from Petland of Cicero, Celebrations Gift Baskets, Dog Daze, Canines Unleashed and Blue Prints Dog Studios to name a few.  Wild Birds Unlimited has donated a squirrel proof bird feeder. There are also gift certificates for animal daycare and grooming services from professionals like Lucky Dogs Canine Services and Claws and Paws Pet Salon. Professional photographers have donated gift certificates for portraits of your pet. 

This is not a complete list as donations continue to come to us in the weeks leading up to Shamrock's Celebration 2011. "We appreciate everyone of our donors supporting our fund," said Shamrock Animal Fund co-founder and President Jamie Pomilio-Mulcahy. "Everyday we recieve phone calls, e-mails and Facebook messages from people in need of assistance with their animals. The need is so critical in our community. Sustaining the fund requires financial support from individuals and companies. We appreciate everything they give us so we can continue to help animals in Central New York."

Shamrock's Celebration 2011 is being held on Saturday March 19th at 6:30 pm at PJ's Pub and Grill in Armory Square. The fun evening features wine, beer, carving stations of turkey and corned beef and a mashed potato bar.  Silent and live auctions will raise funds to support the Shamrock Animal Fund. Credit Cards will be accepted for donations at the event.  It's $50 per person. Advance reservations are required. You can pay online at Shamrockanimalfund.com or send checks to: Shamrock Animal Fund, 7815 Karakul Lane, Fayetteville, NY 13066.