Generous donation adds to Flutter Express’ growing fleet
By WNYT, January 21, 2026— Sometimes someone’s smile and spirit can inspire others to jump to action. That’s exactly what happened last summer when Steve Bouchey, CEO of Bouchey Financial Group, met Lily Smith at Village Pizzeria in Galway. Lily, who was five years old at the time and deep into cancer treatments, was the guest of honor at the restaurant’s annual fundraiser. Bouchey jumped to action. He connected with Francesca LoPorto-Brandow, founder of the Flutter Express, and funded a brand-new van for the organization’s transportation of patients to and from the Capital Region. That van, with Lily’s name on it, will help her get to her appointments and then be available for other pediatric cancer patients. Watch Chris Onorato’s story about the special delivery of the van.
