Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) supported the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Night for Sight Gala on May 15 at Guastavino’s in New York City.
The annual event brings together leaders from fashion, food and finance to raise funds for advancing treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
This year, the foundation presented its Visionary Award to Michael Tarloff, VP and general manager at C&S Wholesale Grocers, in recognition of his support in advancing the foundation’s mission.
Co-chaired by ARS member Jason Ferreira, CEO of Ferreira Foodtown, and Evan Mittman, both longtime foundation members, the gala highlighted the collective effort to combat blinding diseases.
Ferreira has a personal connection to the cause – his son was diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) at birth and remains legally blind. Motivated by his family’s experience, he introduced the foundation to ARS in 2011, leading to a long partnership dedicated to funding sight-saving research.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is a leader in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases. With more than 50 potential treatments in clinical trials, the need for advancing research is greater than ever.
“It is an honor for our corporate team to participate in the goodwill efforts of our members,” said Joseph Fantozzi, COO and president of ARS/Foodtown. “Night for Sight is a particularly impactful initiative that resonates with the associates.”
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