Hall of Fame
SABAH’s Hall of Fame honors the legacy of those exceptional individuals or organizations which have provided unparalleled support and commitment to SABAH. The Hall of Fame was established to annually recognize those who, for at least a decade, have worked tirelessly to promote the values of the organization, have dedicated their time and/or financial resources, and have sought to educate the public regarding the needs of those in our community challenged by disability.
- 2010 Diana and Ron Papa
- 2011 The Variety Club of Buffalo
- 2012 Mr. Brian F. Costello
- 2013 The Buffalo Sabres
- 2014 Wegmans
- 2018 Chris Biondo
- 2015 The Children’s Guild Foundation
- 2016 The Koessler Family
- 2017 Children’s Foundation of Erie County
- 2019 Grigg Lewis Foundation
- 2020 – Mark and Donna McDonnell
- 2021 – Dr. Matt and Toula Phillips
- 2022 – Dan Wagner
- 2023 – Kristen Mruk
Hall of Fame Inductee – Mike Brown
In a surprise anno uncement during SABAH’s 2024 Starlight Night Auction and Gala, Mike Brown was honored as the organization’s 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee. In a video tribute, over 400 guests were moved to tears as they learned about Mike’s deepened commitment to...
2023 Hall of Fame Inductee – Kristen Mruk
During the 2023 Starlight Night Auction and Gala on November 17th, SABAH was pleased to announce that Kristen Mruk is the organization's newest Hall of Fame inductee. Kristen began volunteering in 1998 at a very young age in support of her older sister, Katie. She has...
2022 Hall of Fame Inductee, Dan Wagner
SABAH’s Hall of Fame recognizes those exceptional individuals who have provided unparalleled support and commitment to SABAH for more than a decade. SABAH is pleased to announce that Mr. Dan Wagner, will be the organization’s 2022 inductee into its Hall...
Dr. Matt and Toula Phillips – 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
Dr. Matt and Toula Phillips also began their journey with SABAH in 2009 when their son, James, started volunteering with the organization. Not only has the couple been major contributors on the Starlight Night Auction Committee for many years, but they also served as...
Mark and Donna McDonnell – 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees
Mark and Donna McDonnell were drawn into SABAH in 2009, when their son Brennan began volunteering, followed in succession by his siblings PJ and Molly. Mark and Donna quickly assumed leadership roles by chairing the Starlight Night Auction and Gala in both 2013...
The Grigg Lewis Foundation – 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee
For the 10th consecutive year, the Grigg Lewis Foundation has provided vital support for SABAH’s Niagara University Wednesday Evening Program. Designated by the foundation as a “Core Group” grant recipient […]
