Atlantis Marine World Officer to be Honored at Fundraiser.

Atlantis Marine World is hosting the “Climb for Your Life” dinner at the Aquarium on Thursday, October 16 at 6:30pm, an evening honoring the recent Mt. Everest attempt by 59-year-old Nesconset resident and former US Marine Fighter Pilot and Top Gun Instructor, Bob Pospischil. He is also the Aquarium’s Chief Financial Officer.
   
The evening will feature a buffet dinner, open bar, raffles, and a presentation by Pospischil on his expedition, with all proceeds going to the Islandia-based Contractors for Kids. Tickets are $150.00 per person.
   
Pospischil is working with the non-profit to raise awareness and money for its mission, which is to assist children and their families overcome obstacles that have impacted their lives through sickness, injury, or death.
   
“No obstacles can keep someone from realizing their own goals,” explains Pospischil. “I learned that back when I began climbing mountains in 2005. Today, I’m working with organizations like Contractors for Kids to help teach kids that they, too, can overcome their own obstacles and not have to travel to a mountain to face them.”
   
For information about the event, please contact the Aquarium at 631.208.9200, ext. 426.
   
For information about Contractors for Kids, please visit http://www.contractorsforkids.org.

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About Atlantis Marine World Aquarium
Atlantis Marine World (AMW) opened in Riverhead, NY on June 15, 2000, as the first large-scale Aquarium to open in New York State in more than 35 years. Situated on 3.2 acres along the Peconic River, AMW is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily (closed December 25). General Admission Rates are $18.00 (plus tax) for Children 3 – 17 and Seniors 62+; $21.00 (plus tax) for Adults 18 – 61; Children 2 and under are always free at AMW. AMW is also the home of The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, New York’s only authorized marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center. Additional information can be found at www.atlantismarineworld.com.