High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid Selects 'Spring for Hope' Grant Recipient: St. Lawrence NYSARC

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LAKE PLACID, NY (12/19/2013)(readMedia)-- High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid announced the winner of its third annual Spring For Hope? initiative, The St. Lawrence NYSARC.

The St. Lawrence NYSARC was chosen based on their commitment and service in the community for persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Spring For Hope is an opportunity open to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations actively supporting the community and fundraising. The grand prize provides St. Lawrence NYSARC with two nights' accommodations (up to 133 rooms), free meeting space (up to 10,000 square feet), free audiovisual and support services, and 50% reduction of all related catering for three days during the month of April, 2014.

"We received numerous applications from deserving non-profit organizations around the region," said Bob Trotter, General Manager of High Peaks Resort. "St. Lawrence NYSARC impact on their local communities is considerable. In the spirit of giving back, we are pleased to honor them and how they have greatly enhanced the quality of life in upstate New York."

"It is exciting to be selected as the recipients of the Spring for Hope gift," said Daphne Pickert, St. Lawrence NYSARC's CEO. "This gift will give us the opportunity to offer a much needed educational conference for staff and family members who care for people with developmental disabilities."

About St. Lawrence NYSARC

St. Lawrence NYSARC exists as a non-profit membership association dedicated to full inclusion and integration for persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities within our communities. The Agency's mission is to offer individuals and their families an opportunity to achieve self-determined goals and provide life-long learning opportunities. For more information about the St. Lawrence NYSARC, contact Michelle Quinell-Gayle Assistant Executive Director of Community Relations, at MQuinell@slnysarc.org or 315-386-3529

About Spring for Hope

Spring For Hope is open to all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations actively engaged in fundraising. Participants are judged on their success and impact in benefitting the communities they serve. Last year's winners were The Public Broadcasting Council of Central New York (WCNY) and Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, The Trudeau Institute and Homeward Bound Adirondacks.

For Spring for Hope information, visit www.springforhope.net or contact Lori Fitzgerald, Director of Marketing, at lfitzgerald@highpeaksresort.com or 518-523-4411, ext. 361.

About the Host: High Peaks Resort

High Peaks Resort has quickly become a favorite Adirondack retreat. In addition, its conference facility with expansive meeting space and latest in conference-support technology is making the resort a preferred destination for meetings and conferences. Located in the heart of Lake Placid overlooking Mirror Lake and steps from historic Main Street. For more information, visit www.highpeaksresort.com

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