“This year E.C.H.O. was able to award more than $225,000 to children experiencing a medical or living emergency,” added Mr. Loporcaro before pointing out that in addition E.C.H.O. has expanded its mission to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy and awarded an additional $338,500 to 677 families on Staten Island. He also expressed his enthusiasm toward the future growth of E.C.H.O. — as the organization moves forward in their quest to help as many children as possible.

Sebastian Angelico, E.C.H.O.’s chairman and founder, welcomed guests before clearly stating his delight in the way the E.C.H.O family has grown as they celebrate their fifth anniversary.