Sunday, December 20, 2015
Grand Marshal for 2016 Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade Announced
Pat Quinn Selected as Grand Marshal for Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day
Parade
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| Patrick Quinn - Yonkers Parade Grand Marshal for 2016 |
The Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced
that Patrick Quinn has been selected as
Grand Marshal for the 61st Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade in
2016.
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| The Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held March 19, 2016 |
Quinn, a Yonkers native, is known as the creator of The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a worldwide phenomenon that has raised over $200,000,000
to help find a cure for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Pat Quinn’s Irish roots come by way of
Counties Armagh, Down, Cork, Clare & Westmeath. Patrick attended St. John the Baptist Elementary
School in Yonkers and graduated from Iona Preparatory School and Iona College
in New Rochelle.
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| The Ice Bucket Challenge Became a Worldwide Phenomenon |
In 2013, Patrick was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 30
and quickly went to work as a forceful advocate for research and development of
a treatment for the disease. In 2014 he
helped create the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which quickly became popular around
the world and help raise hundreds of millions towards research. Through his efforts, the Ice Bucket Challenge
not only raised money, but it also increased awareness of the disease in the
worldwide media and is credited with creating a renewed push to find a cure.
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| U.S. President Barack Obama Took The Ice Bucket Challenge |
Patrick continues to be a strong and forceful advocate for
ALS funding and research through his “Quinn 4 the Win” Organization, which
holds events every August to help one day find a cure for ALS. He has spoken at countless events promoting
the cause, which has included addressing the U.S. Congress and speaking at dozens
of schools and other engagements.
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| The Quinn 4 the Win Logo |
Patrick was nominated for the Time Magazine “Person of the Year” in 2014 and has received
many accolades and awards for his efforts.
He and his wife Jennifer live in Yonkers since being married that same
year.
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| Pat Quinn was honored at Yankee Stadium for his advocacy work |
The Officers and Members of AOH Division #1 wish to congratulate Patrick
Quinn for this well-deserved honor, and we look forward to having him lead us up
The Emerald Mile! The Yonkers St. Patrick’s
Day Parade takes place on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 1:00pm.
