Corey Ribotsky Info

Last Sunday’s Walk to Help the Sun Rise was a huge success for the Sunrise Day Camp.  They had the largest attendance ever with over 1000 people participating, and they raised a record $317,000 for children with cancer to attend the Sunrise programs.

They are keeping their Walk website open until June 30^th if people want to continue donating and helping to send 500 children to camp this summer.  Certainly, fundraisers of this sort, and donations from generous people like Corey Ribotsky, are what allow the camp to bring children to their programs for free.

This year’s Walk saw some extra fun and star power as George H. Ross, an adviser on “The Celebrity Apprentice” was the master of ceremonies and Ryan Star sang the national anthem and sang songs from his album, “11:59.”

The Onyx and Breezy Foundation, where Corey Ribotsky is a donor and Board Member, helps dozens of organizations with their needs.  One such organization is the Blue Sky Horse Rescue.  Most people have probably never heard about this rescue organization or the amazing work that they do.

The Blue Key Horse Rescue Inc. is a nonprofit organization that takes care of abused and neglected horses in Oregon.  It is located on 280 acres in Klamath Falls, Oregon and has, previously, been privately funded for 14 years.  Now, with the increase in need, they are reached out to others like the Onyx and Breezy Foundation, for assistance.

They rescue abused and neglected animals, working closely with the Klamath County Humane Society and with law enforcement officials.  They have about 110 horses being cared for; some of whom can be sponsored and others of whom may be adopted.  Those that can’t be adopted, for either age or behavior issues, will remain at the ranch for the rest of their lives.

For people and organizations that support the Children’s Medical Fund of New York, where Corey Ribotsky is the President, it’s time to take note.  On June 13^th, 2011, the Medical Fund will be hosting the 36^th Annual Golf & Tennis Charity Classic.

This annual golf and tennis classic benefits the Cohen Children’s Medical Center.  The lovely outing will include breakfast, lunch on the course, cocktail hour, dinner and an awards ceremony.  It is a great way to give to the Children’s Medical Fund while also enjoying time with friends and colleagues.

Last year’s 35^th Annual Golf & Tennis Charity Classic was at Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, Long Island.  The fundraiser helps to ensure that children on Long Island and in the New York area will have access to the best pediatric care available.

It’s always good to volunteer somewhere. It’s a great way of giving back and – at the same time – really feeling good about yourself as you are doing something so useful.  That is what Corey Ribotsky does in his involvement in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Recent news from the LLS was their Light The Night Walk, which took place nationwide and does so each fall.  It is a way for those involved in the organization to make money for those fighting blood cancers.  Individuals and corporations come together to enjoy good “food, live music and entertainment.”  At the end of the day as night descends, the Walk starts and the night is enlightened with walkers carrying gold, red and white balloons in “honor of cancer survivors and those who have lost their battle.”
What’s also great about engaging in the important work of the LLS – apart from the obvious – is that business leaders can actually use it as a way to “positively impact their companies” as was explained by those running the show.

At the NIR Group, Corey Ribotsky works with Yoel Goldfeder, General Counsel.  Goldfeder is a specialist in reverse mergers and PIPE transactions and has also been involved in corporate financing, joint ventures and acquisitions.  Before his time at the NIR Group with Corey Ribotsky, Goldfeder served as a “member of the corporate and securities department of Sichenzia, Ross, Friedman, Ference LLP one of the most active PIPE issuer law firms in the United States.”

He graduated Georgetown University Law Center with a Juris Doctorate and also earned a CALI award there.  As well he has a BA in Accounting and a BS in Political Science, both from Brooklyn College.

Clearly therefore, just the profile of one of his colleagues at the NIR Group shows how Corey Ribotsky is privileged to work with a great team of experienced individuals, experts in their field.

Successful businessman Corey Ribotsky does more than just work.  When it comes to charitable endeavors, Ribotsky puts his money where his mouth is and really supports these crucial institutions.  One such body is the Heather on Earth Foundation which likewise has a whole slew of financial backers.  These include:  Ana Karena (Fine Art and Design) Michal Negrin (an Israeli jewelry manufacturer); Generation YM (an online marketing and web development) ; digital art and media, development and design, SEO and viral marketing, digital publishing and Songs of Love.
The latter – Songs of Love – is “dedicated to providing personalized songs for children and teens currently facing tough medical, physical or emotional challenges, free of charge.”  Recent news from this organization was with the employees of Joseph’s Classic Market in Palm Beach Gardens, FL who “took a moment to lend their voices on a ‘song of love’ written for Mariah Walton who is battling leukemia.”  Apparently this was the foundation’s 22,000th ‘song of love.’ Mariah was extremely happy on hearing her song (of which she then received a copy).
Where there’s a will there’s a way. Corey Ribotsky certainly knows this.  The more rich and famous people supporting such crucial foundations, the better off their recipients will be.

The only day camp nationwide to be dedicated to children with cancer, anyone involved with Sunrise Day Camp – such as Corey Ribotsky – is truly engaging in a worthwhile action.  The camp has many events and currently upcoming is the Friedberg JCC 50th Anniversary Sunday brunch, to take place on May 15 at 11am.  What an immense milestone to be celebrating.
The event will take place at the Middle Bay Country Club in Oceanside, New York. For those interested in participating, check out the different sponsorship options available that range from Diamond Sponsor of $15,000 to a simple $25 raffle ticket.  Prices in between range from Pearl Sponsor of $1,800 to $100 individual tickets.

In recent news for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which the NIR Group and Corey Ribotsky contribute to, award-winning actor Michael C. Hall was just named the lead Ambassador for the 2011 Light the Night Walks.  This event is intended to raise money for high-impact cancer research and essential patient services.

Hall is appearing in a new public service announcement campaign that it entitled “Walk As If Your Life Depended on It” which is produced and directed by filmmaker Jesse Dylan.  Hall shares his own personal experience with Hodgkin lymphoma.

As Hall explained, “The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society pours a tremendous amount of money directly into cutting-edge cancer research - research that I’ve certainly benefited from. It’s an organization that you can be confident is at the forefront of moving things forward.”

In 2010, the NIR Group was one of the East Williston Little League Team sponsors.  For those in the neighborhood who are looking for some additional guidance in establishing a practice, or funky ideas for drills to keep the kids on the move while developing baseball skills, the upcoming Coaches Clinic from the Little League could be just the ticket.  This hour and a half program will be led by two former collegiate players with over two decades of coaching experience to turn anyone into a top player while having fun.  Corey Ribotsky is the Managing Member of the NIR Group.

According to the CEO (and founder) of Barclay Hedge Sol Waksman, European and American equity funds have “continued to rally for a fifth consecutive month.”  Indeed, a staggering 14 (out of 18) of Barclay’s hedge fund indices increased in January 2011 and the Barclay Fund of Funds Index gained 0.27 percent during the same time frame.  As well, there is evidence that the general macro-economic situation is improving.  Waksman added, “in developing nations where prices for energy and food make up a larger percentage of monthly expenditures, inflation concerns negatively impacted equity markets.”

Under the leadership of Corey Ribotsky, Barclay Hedge named N.I.R. a “top hedge fund” in America between 2006-07 when N.I.R. achieved an unparalleled 12-month compound annual return of 20.68%.