Giving to Yale-New Haven Hospital

Special events

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The 5th Annual In Gratitude event was held on June 14, 2007 at New Haven Country Club. The evening of celebration was an opportunity for Yale-New Haven Hospital to thank its many generous donors for their contributions to the hospital. More than 175 guests, including individual donors as well as representatives from volunteer fundraising groups, corporations and foundations, enjoyed the reception. Special guest speaker, James Zielinski, shared his personal story and spoke about what hope means to those faced with the diagnosis of cancer. Marna Borgstrom, President & CEO of Yale-New Haven Hospital; Joe Crespo, Chairman of the Board; and Marvin Lender, Chairman of the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees, expressed their gratitude to those present.

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On Aug. 19, 2007, the Farrington-Schaefer family and Yale-New Haven Hospital hosted the 5th Annual Serve Love “day of tennis and fun” to benefit pediatric diabetes at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital. The event was held at the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament in New Haven and featured a raffle and silent auction. Over 80 people attended this year’s event, raising more than $21,700.

For information about the 6th annual Serve Love event, contact Jessica Scheps at 203.688.8727 or email giving@ynhh.org.

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On Sept. 27, 2007, Yale-New Haven Hospital celebrated the delivery and installation of the first steel beams at Smilow Cancer Hospital. More than 70 attendees celebrated this exciting milestone in the construction of the state-of-the-art cancer hospital. Speakers at the event included Marna Borgstrom, President & CEO of Yale-New Haven Hospital; Norman Roth, Senior Vice President of Administration; and Patrick Sclafani, a cancer survivor who shared a few words about the impact the new hospital will have on the lives of those battling cancer. Participants were encouraged to sign a steel beam, which will be permanently installed above the entrance to the new hospital.

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The 8th annual Hackers for Hearts golf tournament to benefit cardiovascular programs and services at Yale-New Haven Hospital was held on Oct. 1, 2007. Over 100 participants enjoyed a day of golf at Oak Lane Country Club in Woodbridge. The day included 18 holes of golf, a silent auction and raffle, as well as a dinner to cap off the day’s activities. Matt Scott, meteorologist for WTNH News Channel 8 was the Honorary Tournament Chairman and Master of Ceremonies. Patsy Twohill and Karen Petrini, former patients of the Yale-New Haven Heart Center, co-chaired the event, which raised more than $31,500.

For information about the 9th annual Hackers for Hearts scheduled for Oct. 6 at New Haven Country Club, please contact Jessica Scheps at 203.688.8727 or email giving@ynhh.org.

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An organ donor appreciation reception was held on Oct. 20, 2007 at the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven. More than 160 organ donors and recipients came to pay tribute to those who gave the gift of life through their organ donations. Transplant physicians Dr. Sukru Emre, Dr. Sanjay Kulkarni and Dr. Richard Formica hosted the event which featured State Representative James Amann and his wife Terri Amann, an organ recipient, as keynote speakers. Marna P. Borgstrom, President & CEO of Yale-New Haven Hospital, welcomed guests and presented organ donors with medals of appreciation for their heroic gift. A special thanks to Roche Pharmaceuticals and Covidien Surgical Devices Division, who sponsored the event.

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On Nov. 13, 2007, Yale-New Haven Hospital hosted its annual Insider’s Tour. This year, the theme of the tour was Frontiers in Medicine, which allowed donors and friends of the hospital a behind-the-scenes look at Yale-New Haven Hospital’s grand rounds. Grand Rounds are an opportunity for physicians and researchers to share their latest breakthroughs and findings with colleagues and other professionals in their fields. The presenters at this year’s Insider’s Tour were Lawrence Moss, MD, Section Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital; Grace Jenq, MD, Assistant Professor, Geriatrics; Cathy Bursey, RN, patient service manager, geriatrics; and Sukru Emre, MD, Director of the Transplantation Center and Section Chief of Transplant Surgery and Immunology. Guests enjoyed an in-depth look at the research and advancements of each presenter, followed by a meet-and-greet reception after their presentations.

For more information about any events listed here, or to learn more about upcoming events, please contact Jessica Scheps at 203.688.8727 or email giving@ynhh.org.

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