Elected officials will join the Francesco Loccisano Memorial Foundation, at a press event set for Monday, February 25, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., at the Dyker Golf Course located at 86th Street and 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, to introduce fourteen students selected as “Frankie’s Heroes”.

The outstanding youngsters, who will be in attendance, each have an inspiring story of community service or personal health achievement. A luncheon event honoring these students is being planned for March..

The proceeds of the fundraising luncheon will benefit the Francesco Loccisano Memorial Foundation, established to assist the pediatric cancer community. Bay Ridge Toyota is a major event sponsor. For more information on the foundation, visit www.frankiesmission.org

Members of the media are welcome.