‘Chocolate Ball’ replaced with month-long fundraiser
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — This year’s “Chocolate Ball” has been canceled over fears of the omicron variant and a month-long fundraising effort will go on in its place.
The annual ball raises money for ‘Empowering People’s Independence’ (EPI) epilepsy services.
It makes respite programs, teen weekends, education and a camp week possible.
EPI is selling $50 Chocolate Ball to Go packages that include a Lotus Bowl from Encore Chocolates and a demi-bottle of champagne just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The organization is looking to raise $100,000 to fund programs that will support more than 7,000 children and adults in Central and Western New York.

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Orders can be placed online until midnight on Feb. 11. Packages can be picked up on Feb. 11 and 12 at EPI offices.