The 2020 BIA Annual Community Breakfast

The Manchester Brotherhood in Action (BIA) proudly announces that our annual community breakfast will benefit the families of Jayden Szkirka of East Hartford and Icek Dejesus of Manchester. In March 2019, 10-year old Jayden was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a serious type of bone cancer. Now, 11 years old, Jayden is feeling better and is remaining positive with the support of his mother, father, 3 sisters. Six year old Icek suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was just 3 months old and now suffers from cerebral palsy as a result. He is confined to a wheel chair, is legally blind, and has limited speech. Icek attends school in Manchester where he is enrolled in the first grade. This year’s event will be held on Sunday February 23 from 9 AM- 12 Noon at the Masonic Temple located at 25 East Center St. Manchester, CT. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door, $7 for adults and $4 for children. Proceeds will help the families offset expenses incurred from medical bills. The BIA has been in existence since 1987 and has raised over $132,000 in charitable contributions to help children with life threatening illnesses. For more information please visit on Facebook - Brotherhood In Action of Manchester CT or email brotherhoodinaction@gmail.com or call Dan Dionne at 860-656-4103.

2017 BIA Presentation Pictures

 

Pictures from the 2017 Annual Community Breakfast

Why We Do This ...

In Pictures. 2014 recipient.

Announcing the 2017 Brotherhood In Action Community Breakfast!

The Manchester Brotherhood in Action (BIA) proudly announces that our annual community breakfast will benefit the families of Lexi Rowean and Devin Case. Proceeds will help the families offset expenses incurred from medical bills.

Sunday February 26, 9 AM- 12 Noon at the Masonic Temple 25 East Center St., Manchester, CT.

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door, $5 for adults and $3 for children.

The BIA has been in existence since 1987 and has fund raised over $116,450 in charitable contributions to help children with life threatening illnesses. Volunteer members are from UNICO, Knights of Columbus, Beth Sholom B’nai Israel Brotherhood, and both Manchester Masonic Lodges. 

Lexi was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Glutaric Acidemia Type 1 (GA1) which means her body cannot break down and process specific amino acids.

Devin was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Sphrintzen-Goldberg Syndrome shortly after she was born. Sphrintzen-Goldberg Syndrome is a form of Marfan Syndrome with only 50 cases diagnosed in the world to date.

For more information please call (860) 748-5013, email brotherhoodinaction@gmail.com or visit brotherhoodinaction.blogspot.com / 

2016 BIA Check Presentation

The big fake check and the 

more important real deal is delivered.

Special Thanks to our 2016 Event Sponsors

The Brotherhood In Action of Manchester wish to recognize the following persons, organizations, and businesses that contributed to the success of the 2016 Community Breakfast:

Thank you to all those that attended!

Thank you to all those that volunteered!

Thank you to all that organized and implemented the plan to make this a successful day!

Sponsor Organizations

Beth Sholom B'nai Israel Brotherhood

Knights of Columbus Campbell Council #573

Knights of Columbus St. James and Assumption Council #1155

Friendship Tuscan Mason Lodge #145

Manchester Mason Lodge #73

UNICO of Manchester

Donation Sponsors

Big Y Supermarkets

Manchester Mason Lodge #73 - Gold Sponsor

CVS

Steve’s Bagels

Advertising Sponsors

Igdalsky and Company - CPAs

Westside Mobil Mart - Gas and Convenience Store

Dialect Accent Specialists, Inc. - Speech Improvement Specialist

Paul L. Rubin - Attorney at Law  

P and  P Auto Repair Inc. - Foreign and Domestic Auto Service

Manchester Podiatry Center, P.C. - Dr. Kenneth Wichman

Parkade Health and Nutrition Center - Michael Dworkin, P.D, M.S.

Kahan Kerensky and Capossela LLP Attorneys at Law - William E. Breslau

Mason Friendship Tuscan Lodge #145

Mason Manchester Lodge #73

Mason Temple Chapter #53 Order of the Eastern Star

Metal Industries, Inc. - Metallizing Services, Machine Component Repair and Fabrication

HealthWise Medical Associates, LLP

Harmony Home Improvement - Remodeling Services

Knights of Columbus Campbell Council #573

Knights of Columbus St. James and Assumption Council #1155

UNICO, Manchester Chapter

Beth Sholom B'nai Israel Brotherhood

Sphinx Omar Shrine Club

Sphinx Highlanders Pipes and Drums

John F. Tierney Funeral Home Inc.

Highland Park Market

Shady Glen Restaurants (don't forget the ice cream!)

James Engineering Co. - Civil and Structural Engineers / Septic and Plumbing  

Holmes and Watkins Funeral Homes

Next Remodel - Design and Build Firm

Louis A. Spadaccini, Esq. - Attorney at Law

Edward J Slegeski, Constable

Right Trac Financial - Mortgage Solutions

Hourglass Cleaners

Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88

Freedom Mortgage

Taylor Rental of Manchester

The Gathering Restaurant

Penny Botticelli & O’Brien PC - Stephen Penny

Richmond Press - Peter Miller

Bourne Personal Training - Brenda Bourne

Happy Smiles CT - Tris John Carta DMD, MAGD

Mulberry St. Pizza

Viking Masonry

Berson Photography