Welcome to the 122nd Annual Maria Love Fund
MIDDLE SCHOOL Charity Ball!
Thank you for your generous donation to The Maria Love Fund! The 122nd Annual Maria Love Charity Ball is Saturday, November 15, 2025 and we are excited to greet you at the party!
Below is information pertaining to tickets, identification, semi-formal attire, dinner, and important details related to our new arrivals, check-in, and departure processes. Please read this information thoroughly and completely. Our Board of Directors will be at the event to greet you, help with any questions you may have upon arrival, and serve as chaperones throughout the evening. We will also have professional security on site to ensure a safe night for everyone!
122nd Maria Love Middle School Charity Ball
Saturday, November 15, 2025
One Night of Fun and a Lifetime of Giving!
LOCATION:
The Saturn Club
977 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14209
DOORS OPEN: 5:40 PM
ENTRY WILL BE CLOSED: 6:30 PM
PICK-UP TIME: 8:00 PM
TICKETS: A "Check-In Now" message will be sent to attendees 48-hours in advance of the dance via the cell number (text) and/or email provided. Attendees must have an assigned and confirmed ticket in their name, along with their own unique cell number or email address in the record in order to check-in. When they receive the message, they simply need to follow the steps, save, and check-in. There is no need to add a credit card. Please note: You will not be able to check in unless you are confirmed. Multiple confirmation reminders will be sent to those who have not confirmed their ticket prior to the dance. Simply check-in and you will receive a GREEN CHECK MARK confirmation that includes your name as it is listed on our guest list. Be prepared to show this check mark on your phone or bring a printed copy of this page as this is your TICKET TO THE DANCE.
ARRIVALS/DROP-OFF: New this year, ALL attendees will be dropped off and met by our volunteers, at the club's Main Entrance located at 977 Delaware Avenue at their assigned time. Please do not park to escort your child to the entrance as this will cause back-ups for all attendees. Parents, Guardians, and/or Limo Drivers should plan to turn right into the entrance where attendees will be greeted by our volunteer Board of Directors at your vehicle. Students will exit the vehicle, and be escorted by our volunteers to the Check-In area where attendees will show their Check-mark (by phone or paper).
Parents, Guardians, and drivers will not be allowed into the Club at drop-off and there are no other events at Saturn Club on this evening.
ASSIGNED DROP-OFF TIMES:
5:40 PM - 5th Grade
5:45 PM - 6th Grade
5:50 PM - 7th Grade
6:00 PM - 8th Grade
PICK-UP: At 8:00 PM, Parents, Guardians, and/or Drivers MUST enter the Club using one of the two front entrances to gather their children from a pre-assigned area (The DJs will refer to it as their HOME ROOM). Assigned by grade, plan to pick up your child at 8:00 PM in the:
5th and 6th Grade Home Room: Dance Area
7th Grade Home Room: Dining Room
8th Grade Home Room: Courtyard
Our chaperones will not bring your student to your vehicle or other area of the Saturn Club. You must physically be present to pick up your child. Our volunteer Directors will not allow your children to leave the Charity Ball without an adult. Parking is located behind the Club and across the street at the Church. Linwood is the main street behind the Saturn Club, which may also have parking available.
DINNER: A buffet dinner will be available throughout the evening! Dinner is included in all tickets and there is no need for any student to bring money.
DRESS CODE: Semi-formal attire. Girls are encouraged to wear a dress or dressy pants and blouse. Boys are encouraged to wear a dress shirt and pants. A sports coat and/or tie is suggested. Sneakers may be worn.
Visit the event website at marialovecharityball.com to view our full list of FAQs and What to Expect! All guests agree to our code of conduct and terms and conditions stated below.
We are excited to host your children and thank you for allowing us to continue the mission of the Maria Love Fund: We are a bridge to independence providing immediate financial assistance to the people of Erie County with medical recovery and convalescent care needs.
See you at the party!
With loving hearts,
Corey Lazzaro and Danielle Schmidt, 122nd Annual Maria Love Charity Ball Co-Chairs
The Maria Love Fund Board of Directors
By attending the Charity Ball you agree to our terms, conditions, and code of conduct:
As a guest of The Maria M. Love Convalescent Fund, you understand and agree to 1) Valid Name/QR code which matches the guest list at the time of check-in. 2) Semi-Formal attire. 3) All bags will be inspected by security. Only small evening purses will be allowed in the facility. All other bags must be checked at coat check prior to entry. 4) Middle School Dance doors will open at 5:40 PM and close at 6:30 PM. Middle School students must be picked up PROMPTLY at 8:00 PM. Appropriate, clean footwear is always required in restrooms. 5) Tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable. 6) Ticket holder assumes all risks of injury, damage, or loss of items, and releases the Maria M. Love Convalescent Fund from any liability thereof. 7) Students may not wander or leave the designated Charity Ball area. There is no re-entry to the dance.
Code of conduct: All guests understand there are no drugs, alcohol, smoking, bullying, vaping, weapons, or fighting allowed at Charity Ball. The Maria M. Love Convalescent Fund reserves the right to remove violators of the Code of Conduct or Terms and Conditions. Parents or guardians will be contacted to pick-up their student should these terms be violated.