05-15-08
#21
The
59th Mount Vernon Hospital Annual Spring Gala was a
resounding success|
The
59th Mount Vernon Hospital Annual Spring Gala was
celebrated on Thursday, May 1, at the Glen Island Harbor
Club. More than 300 friends, family, community leaders
and guests gathered to recognize three outstanding
individuals: Honorable Reginald A. LaFayette, Robert D.
DeBenedictis and Biagio V. Mignone, M.D. All funds
raised will directly benefit the Bold Vision Campaign
for the renovation and expansion of the Emergency
Department at Mount Vernon Hospital.
Guests, dressed in black tie attire, enjoyed an
elaborate cocktail hour before sitting down to a
delicious dinner.
An exciting addition to the evening program this year
was the unveiling of 70 beautiful Jewelry Boxes – with
the winning box containing a canary yellow diamond ring
valued at $6,000.00. All of the exquisite pieces of fine
jewelry were generously donated by Leo Schachter
Diamonds, totaling $35,000.
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was none other
than Bill Evans of ABC TV’s Eyewitness News, who kept
the crowd entertained as he carried the program through
the evening. Together, Sound Shore Health System
President and CEO John R. Spicer, Mount Vernon Hospital
Trustee Board President Vincent Bufano and Mount Vernon
Mayor, Clinton I. Young bestowed the honorees with their
awards and proclamations. The honorees were further
applauded for their steadfast support of the 117 year
old institution as well as their generosity to the Mount
Vernon community across the years.
Mount Vernon Hospital
is an
integral component of the SSHS family – never wavering
from its mission in providing to the health care needs
of the City of Mount Vernon and its neighboring
communities.
The evening grew even more special when Dr. Biagio
Mignone, along with his family, established and
dedicated a room in memory of his brother Dr. Giuseppe
Mignone, former Medical Staff President at Mount Vernon
Hospital. Community Honoree, Robert D. DeBenedictis,
with his family, also dedicated a room in memory of Mr.
Joseph DeBenedictis Sr., the family’s patriarch. Total
campaign commitments from each of these Honorees total
more than $25,000 respectively.
Support of Mount Vernon Hospital
and the Bold Vision Campaign was the resounding cry at
this auspicious occasion.
Long time supporters and former Mount Vernon Hospital
Trustee, John and Anne Brasino,
penned a heartfelt letter which resulted in a gift of
$25,000.00, to dedicate a room within the newly
renovated and expanded Emergency Department.
The total revenue raised for the evening topped the
$230,000.00 mark, a milestone for the Mount Vernon
Spring Gala and a great boost for the Emergency
Department campaign. The hospital has built great
momentum and anticipates the continued growth of
foundations' fundraising efforts.
To Contribute to Mount Vernon Hospital’s “Bold Vision”
Emergency Department Campaign Fund, please contact Frank
T. Fraley of the Advancement Office. Mount Vernon
Hospital 12 North Seventh Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550
ffraley@sshsw.org
(914) 361-6651.
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