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11th Annual Opera Night Raises $75,000 for Child Life
On March 13, 2008, community members and staff of Winthrop-University Hospital spent an evening of fine dining and outstanding musical performances from internationally renowned opera singers to raise funds to benefit Winthrop's Child Life Program. The 11th Annual Night at the Opera, "Sweet Voices for Precious Children," was Winthrop's most successful opera night yet - raising $75,000 for a program that is dedicated exclusively to minimizing children's fears and anxiety during the hospital experience.
 "Sweet Voices for Precious Children," Winthrop's Eleventh Annual Night at the Opera, featured performances by (left to right) Jennifer Peterson, pianist; Karen Foster, soprano; Michael Wanko, baritone, and Tonna Miller, soprano.
More than 230 guests were in attendance at the first Night at the Opera to be held off-campus at the magnificent Garden City Hotel. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and sit-down dinner as the magnificent harmony of Karen Foster, soprano; Tonna Miller, soprano; and Michael Wanko, baritone, accompanied by pianist Jennifer Peterson filled the room. Topping off the night, guests had a chance to win one of 29 raffle prizes.
The funds raised at Night at the Opera support Winthrop's extraordinary Child Life Program, through which certified Child Life Specialists utilize play and education to improve the understanding of medical procedures; teach relaxation techniques to help the patients cope with illness or surgery, and provide emotional support for the entire family.
"Using a very special team approach, our Child Life Specialists work closely with doctors, nurses and support staff to provide children with a sense of control over a seemingly uncontrollable situation," explained Warren Rosenfeld, MD, Chairman of Pediatrics. "This interaction gives our young patients a chance to express his or her feelings, ask questions and understand the entire hospital experience."
"We are so appreciative of the community's loyal support to Winthrop's Child Life Program," said AnnMarie DiFrancesca, Director, Child Life Program. "Their goodwill continues to enable the Child Life team to meet the unique psychosocial needs of our pediatric patients and their families. Ultimately, we want each child to return home and enjoy a happy and healthy childhood, as quickly as possible."
For more information about the Child Life Program, contact Ms. DiFrancesca at (516) 663-2761.
We are pleased to acknowledge the generosity of our
Event Underwriters, Dinner and Journal Sponsors
CARMEN DECORATION UNDERWRITERS
Andrew and Cathleen Cavanaugh
Ronald and Faith Lewis
Frank and Jo Ann Livoti
John and Kristin Miller
DIDO AND AENEAS PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITERS
Veronica B. Renken
Charles and Frances Ruoff
Charles and Denise Strain
Winthrop Radiology Associates, P.C.
ORCHESTRA TABLE SPONSORS
Garfunkel, Wild & Travis, P.C.
Gate Pharmaceuticals
RivkinRadler, LLP
Ross Products Division - Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
The Noone Family
GRAND TIER TABLE SPONSORS
Dr. Barry M. Rosenthal
Genzyme Corporation
Smith Barney - Rainey Miller and Andrew Stone
The Michael Magro Foundation
PORGY & BESS SPONSORS
Nancy and Peter Coll, Jr.
Long Island Neurosurgical Associates, P.C.
Oheka Management Corporation and Gary Melius
DIVAS
Cathy & Sandy Leff
CityWide Sewer & Drain Service Corporation
Dr. Joseph Greensher
Schwartz & Fang, P.C.
Richard and Patti Pope
Winthrop-University Hospital Employee Federal Credit Union
Winthrop-University Hospital Cancer Center for Kids
PATRONS
Allied Urological Services/Metropolitan Lithotriptor Associates
Dr. Matthew Witten
Knights of Columbus Olympia Council #394 Flushing, NY with
Brian Hilley, Grand Knight; Ed Chewens, PGK, Financial Secretary
Mark and Lori Ahern
EVENT PARTNERS
Global Solutions Administration/All Island Taxi
Mineola Florist & Gift Shop, Inc.
Originpress Printing & Graphics
The Garden City Hotel
The Waldorf School of Garden City
PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS
Abel Conklin's Food & Wines
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Adams
Atlantis Marine World
K. Sweeney's Uptown Grille
Bedell's at West Wind
Bikeworks
Blackstone Steakhouse
Buccelli Uomo Fine Designer Men's
Cathy Collins
Clothing & Accessories
Café Butera
Café Rossini
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Creations De Belle
Floral Designs by Kevin
Frassanito Jewelers
Fulton & Prime Fish and Steak house
Gourmet Grill 5
Harriet Vogel
Hamlet Willow Creek Golf
& Country Club
Hill Country Barbecue Market
Josephina Restaurant
Kuck's Deli and Yogurt Shop
Long Island Children's Museum
Louis Licari
Lucille Roberts
Massaros Restaurant & Pizzeria
Mineola Florist & Gift Shop,
New York Islanders
New York Jets
NY Dragons
New York Knicks
New York Liberty
Novita
Piccolo's Restaurant of Huntington
Rolar Imports Tomassi Wine
Runyon's Roadside Tavern
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Second Street Deli
Show Off
Sterling Equities
Splish Splash Long Island's
Water Park
Swan View Manor
The St. James
The Garden City Hotel
The Metropolitan Opera
The Michael Magro Foundation
TR's Great American Fine
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