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Intandem Press Release & Photos
Nearly 100 golfers gathered at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club on Monday for the annual Joe Cecconi Sr. Golf Tournament, raising vital funds to benefit the Intandem Foundation.
This year’s event featured the inaugural presentation of the Intandem Purple Jacket Award, which was awarded to Dawn MacDonald in recognition of her 32 years of service with the Intandem Foundation.
The winning team of the 2025 tournament was the foursome from Dobmeier Janitorial: John Smith, Tim Jones, Chris Landry and Bryan Anthon.

Pictured: Joanne Pearl, event chairperson; Dawn MacDonald, Intandem Purple Jacket Award honoree; and Mari L. Howard, president and CEO of Intandem.

The 2025 tournament champion Dobmeier Janitorial team.
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The tournament was made possible thanks to the generosity of sponsors, including:
Joe Cecconi’s Chrysler Complex – event sponsor
Cassetta Agency – gift sponsor
Upstate Pharmacy – lunch sponsor
Alera Group – beverage sponsor
Bryans & Gramuglia – dinner sponsor
Special thanks were also extended to the Niagara Frontier Golf Club for providing the perfect setting for a day of golf, fundraising, and camaraderie.
“Events like this are essential in supporting the programs and services that empower individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs,” said Joanne Pearl and Kathleen Cassetta, co-chairs of the event. “We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, participants and volunteers who make this tournament a success each year.”
Intandem provides residential, community-based, vocational and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs in Cattaraugus and Niagara counties. For more information, visit www.intandem.org.