SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Board of Directors for the Dake Foundation for Children has announced a new Executive Director, Sarah Burns. She brings more than 15 years of non-profit experience to the Dake Foundation, and her leadership has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars raised for organizations across the upstate region.
For more than a decade, The Dake Foundation for Children has been helping local youth with physical disabilities. Founder Gary Dake, President of Stewart’s Shops, realized that health insurance would fund “medical necessities” but would not approve recreational equipment or activities, and he vowed to work to close that gap. Since then, the foundation has helped connect more than 330 children with adaptive bikes, tricycles, swings, strollers and communication tools that allow them to have the fun, carefree experiences that every child deserves.
“The Dake Foundation’s mission and the families they serve have truly captured my heart,” Sarah Burns said in a statement. “I feel a great responsibility toward ensuring that this incredible work continues, and I look forward to working with the board on behalf of these very deserving kids.” Burns will assume day-to-day operations for the organization and will lead their fundraising, marketing and community engagement initiatives.
“Sarah has worked closely with the foundation over the last year and has demonstrated a passion for our mission, which will serve her and the foundation well moving forward,” said Gary Dake.
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