Ira R. Halperin was honored by the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island at the Eighth Annual Golf and Tennis Outing on June 13, 2005 at the Tam O'Shanter Club. "It is truly an honor and a privilege to be recognized by the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, especially in the year when its major expansion has come to fruition. I am extremely proud to be associated with this outstanding organization" said Ira Halperin, co-head of the Corporate Practice Group at the law firm of Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP.

The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island [link to their web site] provides families a home-away-from-home during their child's treatment for a serious illness at local hospitals. Since 1986, the House has serviced more than 8,500 families with more than half coming from Long Island and the boroughs of New York. The warm and supportive atmosphere at the House combined with the ability to be at their child's bedside within minutes is priceless to families during the very difficult time of a child in serious illness.