Mike Lucchesi, Assemblyman Brian Curran, Dawn Keilly, Robert Boccio, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Tony Cancellieri, Dr. Adhi Sharma, Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Dr. Matthew Rifkin
Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Sept. 23 gala raised more than $1 million, and brought in more than 400 supporters, the health system said on Thursday. The event was held at The Lanin, the newly renovated and reopened venue at Eisenhower Park.
The hospital said it was its most successful fundraiser in its almost 100-year history. The funds raised will support the hospital and its comprehensive stroke program.
This year’s honoree was Anthony Cancellieri, co-chair of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s board of directors and a longtime Rockville Centre resident and civic leader.
The hospital also honored Dr. Matthew Rifkin, chair of the Department of Radiology, and Dawn Keiley, senior director of nursing, with the hospital’s Mary Pearson and Cupola awards, respectively.
A portion of the proceeds raised will offset the hospital’s investment in a $10 million upgrade of its comprehensive stroke program, which is designed to provide enhanced, round-the-clock coverage for interventional treatment of complex and life-threatening vascular diseases, including stroke and aneurysm.
“We are very grateful to our honorees, the soiree co-chairs, our major sponsors, and all who attended and helped us reach our goal,” Dr. Adhi Sharma, president of Mount Sinai South Nassau, said in a statement. “The funds will be well spent to help improve care in our region.”
Major sponsors included the Mount Sinai Health System, Feil Family Foundation, Shalom and Iris Maidenbaum and Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, Terri and Steve Gold, Mount Sinai South Nassau medical staff, NAPA, Central Orthopedic Group, B2K Development, MaryLou and Anthony Cancellieri, Mike and Eileen Sapraicone and Flagstar Bank.
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