40th Annual Chocolate Ball
The Chocolate Ball was a roaring success — thanks to you!
With more than 700 guests joining us for a magical evening, together we raised over $300,000 in support of EPI’s mission.
Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve. Thank you for helping make this milestone year so special.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Premier Sponsor
Sugar Sponsors
- Audacy
- Brown & Brown
- eVero Corporation
- Molly & TJ Shepard
- RocOut Advertising
- Rochester Business Journal
- The Weir Family
- USI Insurance Services
Chocolate Sponsors
- Acadia Pharmaceuticals
- Al Sigl Community of Agencies
- Amanda & Jon Cates
- Bryant & Stratton College
- Chris Beato & Dr. John Cullen
- Christa Construction LLC
- Gray Locey CPA PLLC
- Integrated Systems
- Jeff & Maureen Sinsebox
- JPMorgan Chase
- Nearpass & Koegel PLLC
- Richard & Allison DiMarco
- Richard & Caroline Yates
- SK Life Science
- UCB
Frosting Sponsors
- Allan & Melanie Ulrich
- Barclay Damon
- Canandaigua National Bank
- Century Liquor & Wines
- Evans Fox
- Karen & Andrew Gallina
- Prime Care Coordination
- Rustic Village Apartments
- Starbridge
- The Commissary
- The Inn on Broadway
Sprinkle Sponsors
- CFBT
- Dr. Deana Bonno & Kevin Bonno
- Every Tree
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
- LaBella Associates D.P.C.
- The Greater Rochester Health Foundation
- The JKExec Foundation
- Urban League of Rochester
Chocolate Ball Committee Members
- Melanie Barnas-Simmons
- Amanda Cates
- Tammy Fuchs
- Michelle Hess
- Laura McKenney
- Mina Rivazfar-Hoyt
- Kelly Scott
- Tamara Turcott
- Michelle Woods
Save the date for the 41st Annual Chocolate Ball, Saturday, April 24, 2027!
Thank you for your Support
EPI’s Epilepsy Services
Proceeds from the Chocolate Ball help fund EPI and its Epilepsy Programs that support thousands of children and adults in Upstate and Central New York.
Media & Photos
Camp EAGR Video
Learn about EPI’s Camp EAGR, New York State’s only week-long, overnight summer camp for children with epilepsy and their siblings.
Photo Galleries
2025 Chocolate Ball
2024 Chocolate Ball
- General Photos
- Photo Booth
- Step & Repeat
2023 Chocolate Ball
Cake Throughout the Years
News Coverage
EPI to Throw 40th Anniversary Chocolate Ball
December 11, 2025, FOX/Rochester
ARC Rochester Talks with Chef Katy Eberts
February 3, 2026