celebrity Sponsors

 Jimmy Tingle is a nationally recognized comedian, commentator, producer, actor, and the founder of Humor for Humanity, a new social enterprise which raises spirits, funds, and awareness for nonprofits through his work as a performer, emcee, and auctioneer. 

Jimmy performed a one man show during our Second Annual Ricky, Inc Online Auction 2021 and was a huge hit! 

Due to his lifelong relationship with the Giacoppo family, he has offered his continued support to Ricky, Inc.

Massachusetts comedian and actor Lenny Clarke, famous for his thick Boston accent, has been making people laugh across the globe for decades. 

Lenny has been a lifelong friend of the entire Giacoppo family and strongly supports Ricky, Inc. and its activities.

Ernie Boch Jr. is a well-known celebrity personality and an extremely successful businessman, philanthropist and has a passion for music.  He is a staunch supporter of Ricky, Inc. and it's mission and is happy to support a great cause that provides relief for those in crisis.  

 Founder & CEO - WAHL ST. PRODUCTIONS

Wahlberg has co-written, co-produced and co-directed many films, including If Only and A Different Kind of Tears, two of Wahl St.'s most recent productions that were created to shine a light on the nation's opioid epidemic. He has traveled from coast to coast showing If Only to hundreds of thousands of young people, educators, parents, community leaders and others to create a meaningful dialogue about substance use disorder and treatment.

The middle child in the famous family of nine siblings, Wahlberg has been Executive Director of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation since its inception more than a decade ago. He is an advocate for substance use disorder treatment, an active member of the Catholic community, a devoted husband and father to three children. James is an enthusiastic supporter of Ricky, Inc.