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PXO games held at East Rockaway High School

12th annual tourney held in memory of Patrick X. Owen

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For the 12th consecutive year, the Patrick Xavier Owens’ Memorial Games was held in East Rockaway High School’s large gymnasium last Saturday. The annual event, which was organized by Patrick’s brother, Alan Owens, is in memory of a brave young boy who died in 1997 at the age of five.

Since its inception in 2004, the PXO memorial fundraiser has raised funds for Associated School for Children with Down Syndrome (ACDS).

All funds benefit ACDS directly and are used for supplies, such as computers, new technology and desks.

Anyone who cannot attend the PXO Games but would still like to contribute a tax-deductible donation is encouraged to do so by mail: The Patrick Xavier Memorial Foundation, c/o Alan Owens, 43 Carriage Hill Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Please make all checks payable to ACDS. Any questions can be referred to Alan Owens, 845-323-9449.

“I would just like to thank everybody for their support and generous donations this year and in the past,” Alan said. “ACDS and my family are overwhelmed with the response from the community, and we are extremely thankful.”