2nd Annual Jimmy Balchune Memorial Fund Chicken Dinner

This years Chicken Dinner in honor of Jimmy will be held Saturday, June 25th at the Duryea VFW from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Music by national recording artist Shackleford Lane along with a massive basket raffle, 50/50 and more. The Fund was able to team with the Embroidery Factory in Pittston to design amazing gear which is also being sold on their website. The Jimmy Balchune Memorial Fund was created to honor the memory of Jimmy Balchune, who unexpectedly passed away at the age of 39 on October 13th, 2020. Serving as the Funds Board and founders are his two brothers and five cousins. A father, husband, brother, cousin, grandson, and a friend to many; Jimmy was a rare individual who unselfishly strived to serve others and always put family first. The Fund was created to carry on his legacy of helping others throughout the Greater Pittston Area. Last year the Fund was able to provide a $10,000 grant to the Duryea Wildcats Youth Football Organization which was used to replace aging safety equipment, uniforms, and scoreboard. This year we plan on selecting a local charity within the Greater Pittston Area to also provide them with our annual $10,000 grant. Growing up, Jimmy attended Holy Rosary Catholic School in Duryea and played football for the Duryea Wildcats and baseball for the Duryea Little League. He was an avid sports fan and loved the New York Giants, New York Yankees, and Michigan Wolverines. His created joy in life was his family. He was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife Amy, and proud father to his son Logan and daughter Mia. Upon passing, Jimmy gave the ultimate gift as an organ donor and saved seven lives-hence the reason why our logo is a 7 of Hearts.

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Category: Community | Fundraisers | Charities Artists / Speakers: Shackleford Lane, Curtain Street Band