
![]() ![]() Click Here to Donate The Debra Leipman Yale Memorial Fund (DLYMF) honors the life and memory of Debra Leipman Yale (1956-2011), devoted wife of David and loving mother of Cameron, Jared and Griffin. A long-time resident of Armonk, NY, and the Byram Hills Central School District, Debra worked tirelessly to enhance education for all children in her community. Originally from Bay Village, OH, and a graduate of the Ohio State University, Debra was a highly respected executive in the cosmetics, fragrance and health and beauty care markets for 25 years. She brought thoughtful intelligence, alongside her spirited and energetic personality, to all areas of her life – but especially to her family, friends and community. For more than five years (2004 – 09), Debra served on the board of the Byram Hills Education Foundation (BHEF), including two years as its Chairman. During Debra’s tenure, the BHEF granted more than $1.4 million to the schools in her community. Following Debra’s sudden and unexpected passing in late 2011, the Yale family approached the BHEF about setting up a Memorial Fund to honor Debra’s memory and her strong commitment to the BHEF and the community she so loved. Launched with a generous donation of $15,000 by the Yale family, this Fund offers Debra’s family and friends a meaningful opportunity to honor her memory by supporting a cause about which she cared deeply. Contributions will be used to fund future grants awarded by the BHEF. Each year, grant proposals are submitted by teachers and administrators to the BHEF, then approved by the Board of Directors. Once grants have been approved by the Board of Directors, the Yale family – working in collaboration with the BHEF Chairman, President and Treasurer – will have the opportunity to select one or more approved grants to be named in honor of Debra with reserves from the DLYMF. Grants named in honor of Debra will be noted in promotional material distributed by the BHEF and upon installation within the school district. How to Donate If you wish to honor Debra’s memory with a tax-deductible donation, please CLICK HERE or download the DLYMF Donation Form and return to the BHEF, PO Box 872, Armonk, NY 10504. Please make check payable to the Byram Hills Education Foundation and note the donation is for the DLYMF. The BHEF will notify the Yale family when donations are received. In addition, donors will receive an acknowledgement letter and will be listed on the BHEF website. About the BHEF |
Donors: David Yale, Founder Anonymous (4) Felice & Jeffrey Anikstein Arcade Marketing & Visant Corporation Ron Arnold Frank & Sharon Arthofer Carol & Steven Beck Timothy Bernlohr Allison & Jeff Berman Jeffrey & Leslie Blum Nicholas Castaldo Dale Cendali Susan Chavis George Cinquegrana Michelle & Alan Cohen Jeffrey Crennan Paul D`Andrea Debra Davidson Joseph & Marie DiMauro Michael & Olga Dubin Rosa & Lou Ebling Robert Eik Pam & Randall Eisenberg Nancy Flinn Evans Gebhardt Rick Goldenberg Mark & Monica Gray Jill & Steven Greenspan Debbie Guarriello Caryl & Jeffrey Hahn Kathy Haupt Jean & Edward Higham Leslie & Dan Ilany Adam & Alicia Ifshin Dianne & Marc Jacobs Cyndie Klingensmith Alyse Kobin & Rob Levin Joan & Andy Landorf Ken Leipman The Leitner Family Laura Levitan Robert & Susan Lichten Carol & Michael Lowenstein Ralph & Susan Mack Pam Boker & Doug Martin Jeanne & George Matson Tais R. Melillo Thomas & Denise Morrison Tracy Morrison Douglas & Lizabeth Moss Diana & Carmine Paresi Kathy Parker Paul & Paula Pearl Leela Grammenidou Petrakis Mary Pisarkiewicz Myra & Marvin Pravda Richter Park Golf Course Robert & Penny Romano Liz & Bob Rosenblatt Cecile & Michael Rothschild Stephen & Karin Sadove Melinda Massoff & Martin Schwimmer Kelley & Michael Sanders Emily & Jay Schmalholz Elaina Sherman and Family Christopher & Carol Siege Jen & Bart Sokol Paul & Karen Spiegel William & Bonni Stanley Melissa & Daniel Steffen Ashley Taliana Harriet & Jerry Terdiman Linda Thaler Michael Weinstein Scott & Allison Weiss Pearl Yale Randi Zeller Randy Zeno As of 5/2/2012 |