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Donate to Lake City Hobby & Toy, organized by Wesley Greco

For 48 years Lake City Hobby & Toy has served the Finger Lakes region with hobby merchandise & past times. Started in 1976 by Jim Greco, & his wife Marlene, Lake City Hobby got it's name from Marlene's mother Carmella inspired by our great Seneca Lake. Through the years & with the help of brothers, & sisters, relatives, & friends, the "Hobby Shop" has been a go to for model railroaders, rail-fans, kite enthusiasts, fans of model rocketry, slot car racing, plastic model kit builders, & children who love Thomas the Tank Engine. In 2007 the Greco family moved to their current location at 437 Exchange Street in Downtown, Geneva NY. Their two sons Damian, & Wesley started working at the store & they added comic books, games, puzzles, frisbees, disc golf supplies, dart supplies, & expanded their toy selection. 2012 brought a new project together working with the Geneva Disc Golf Club, & the City of Geneva to install the first Disc Golf course located on Seneca Lake. From 2012 to 2019 Lake City Hobby became a corner stone in Geneva's Downtown Community hosting artists & musicians on the corner of Castle & Exchange Streets for the popular Geneva Night Out first Friday events that took place monthly. The Covid Pandemic brought hardships for small businesses throughout Downtown, Geneva. The Grecos maintained through 2020, & 2021 staying open to make sure that the community had what they needed to deal with the lock downs & quarantines that were happening nation wide. 2021 brought a new set of challenges when the City of Geneva underwent construction with the Downtown Revitalization Program that was awarded to the city by New York State. The corner that the Hobby Shop is located on was right in the middle of all of the construction & road work that went on for a better part of a year. 2022 brought hardships when Jim & Marlene both came down with Covid pneumonia in January. Marlene was hospitalized for one week before coming home for what would be 3 months of physical therapy to recover. Jim was hospitalized for 2 months before entering in to a physical therapy program at Geneva General Hospital for 5 weeks. They have Thankfully both made significant recoveries, & are looking to move forward with what they have built with their community over the past 4 decades in their home town. We are hoping to be able to refresh our storefront & renew our vision for the future. Your help would make all of the difference in this world, & steady us on our way to celebrating 50 years of hobbies & past times in the Heart of the Finger Lakes region. We Thank God for getting us to where we are today. We Thank you for taking the time to read our story & for your consideration. Thank you. Jim & Marlene, Damian, & Wesley Greco Read more

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Why GoFundMe Articles and URLs Appear on Our Website and How We Support Other GoFundMe Campaigns

At LFEBridge Foundation, we are dedicated to creating a platform where individuals and organizations can maximize their fundraising efforts. As part of our commitment to supporting a wide range of causes, we incorporate articles and URLs from GoFundMe into our website. Here’s why you might see GoFundMe content on our site, how it benefits the fundraising community, and our relationship with GoFundMe:

1. Amplifying Reach for Fundraising Campaigns

Increased Visibility: By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our platform, we help increase the visibility of various fundraising campaigns. This additional exposure can attract more donors and supporters, helping campaigns achieve their goals more quickly.
Cross-Promotional Opportunities: Highlighting campaigns from GoFundMe allows us to support a broader spectrum of causes and connect with a wider audience. This cross-promotion benefits both the campaign organizers and potential donors looking for causes to support.

2. Supporting Campaign Growth

Advertising and Promotion: We understand the importance of visibility in successful fundraising. By showcasing GoFundMe campaigns, we provide an advertising platform that helps these campaigns reach potential donors who might not have discovered them otherwise.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with GoFundMe and featuring their campaigns on our site strengthens the fundraising ecosystem, ensuring that worthwhile causes receive the attention and support they deserve.

3. Expanding Donor Networks

Broader Donor Base: Featuring a variety of campaigns from different platforms helps diversify and expand the donor base. This means more people can learn about and contribute to a variety of causes, ultimately driving higher engagement and donations.
Enhanced Outreach: By integrating GoFundMe content, we help campaigns tap into new networks and communities, broadening their reach and potential impact.

How We Help Other GoFundMe Campaigns Grow

1. Featured Campaigns Section

Highlighting Noteworthy Campaigns: We have a dedicated section on our website where we feature noteworthy GoFundMe campaigns. This not only gives these campaigns a spotlight but also encourages visitors to explore and contribute to them.
Rotating Features: To ensure a diverse range of campaigns get visibility, we regularly rotate the featured campaigns. This continuous update keeps the content fresh and engaging for our audience.

2. Social Media Promotion

Sharing Across Platforms: We share selected GoFundMe campaigns on our social media channels to reach a broader audience. Our followers, in turn, can share these posts, amplifying the reach even further.
Engagement Strategies: Utilizing effective engagement strategies, such as storytelling and compelling visuals, we enhance the appeal of these campaigns, driving more traffic and donations.

3. Email Newsletters

Campaign Highlights: Our email newsletters often include highlights of impactful GoFundMe campaigns. By doing so, we bring these causes directly to the inboxes of our subscribers, encouraging more people to get involved and donate.
Donor Updates: We keep our donors informed about the progress and success of the campaigns they have supported, fostering a sense of community and continued engagement.

LFEBridge Foundation's Independence

It’s important to clarify that LFEBridge Foundation is an independent entity and is not part of or affiliated with GoFundMe. While we feature and support GoFundMe campaigns on our site, we operate as a separate foundation dedicated to collecting donations for various causes, similar to GoFundMe. Many of these causes are displayed on our website to provide donors with a wide range of options to support.

Conclusion

By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our website, LFEBridge Foundation supports a wide array of fundraising campaigns, helping them gain the visibility and donations they need to succeed. Through our promotional efforts and strategic partnerships, we aim to create a robust and supportive environment for all fundraising initiatives.

For more information on how we support fundraising campaigns or to explore featured campaigns, visit https://LFEBridge.com or contact us at support@lfebridge.com.

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