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June 2015
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Walk for St. Mary's Kids Rallies the Community
Hundreds gathered at Crocheron Park in Bayside on Sunday, May 31 for St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children’s 10th Annual Walk to raise funds and awareness for children with special needs. The event raised close to $75,000 to support St. Mary’s Kids and was led by six St. Mary’s Grand Marshals – Nicholas, Penelope, Raul, Anthony, Brendan, and Valentin.
The event united community leaders, local businesses, patients, families and friends as they walked to support a worthy cause. Special thanks to our amazing sponsors: Turner Construction, Astoria Bank, Farinella, Kitchen Kitties, Royal Waste, Applebee’s (New Hyde Park) and Panera (Bayside).
Our next walk is scheduled for May 22, 2016. Visit our Facebook page to view photos from the event»
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NY Mets Wives Host Prom for St. Mary's Kids
The New York Mets and wives of Mets players recently hosted a Prom for the children at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children. Stacey deGrom wife of pitcher Jacob deGrom; Leah Niese wife of pitcher Jonathon Niese; Kariann Gee, wife of pitcher Dillon Gee and Cindi Roessler wife of assistant hitting coach Pat Roessler visited the hospital to treat St. Mary’s Kids to a memorable afternoon that featured music, refreshments, dancing and a photo station.
The DJ kept the music flowing as the kids joined the Mets wives on the dance floor in the spacious iHeartRadio Music Environment at the Hospital. St. Mary’s Kids are already looking forward to another visit from the Mets Wives. View photos from the Prom on our Facebook page»
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St. Mary's Invitational Golf Outing Raises over $200,000
 Numerous golfers hit the greens recently for St. Mary’s Invitational Golf Outing honoring Christopher Korsh, Senior Principal & Regional Healthcare Leader at HOK. The event was held at Glen Head Country Club on Long Island, where golfers enjoyed a day putting on the greens followed by cocktails, dinner and a live auction.
The Invitational Golf Outing was sponsored by Plaza Construction and HOK. A special thank you to our Golf Chairman, Ark Latt of Plaza Construction and Golf Committee members William Caretsky, Vanderweil Engineers; David Ferguson, EJ Electric Installation Co.; Dennis Flaherty, Plaza Construction; Tom Ike, Chelsea Lighting; Brian Land, David Shuldiner Inc.; Robert Masucci, Plaza Construction and Tom Parsons, Tishman Construction, an AECOM Company. More»
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3rd Annual Art Expo showcases amazing talent from St. Mary's Kids
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children recently hosted its 3rd annual Art Expo. Each piece of art was carefully handmade by the children. Staff members and patient families were wowed with the artwork on display.
The Art Expo highlights St. Mary’s ongoing commitment to providing a total-healing environment for the children. St. Mary’s believes that art is particularly beneficial to children with special needs, as it allows children to use their imagination, express themselves, and gain self-confidence. View photos from this year's Art Expo on our Facebook page»
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In The News:
Neuro-Rehab
More than 20 years ago St. Mary’s opened the city’s first certified Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program for children. Today, St. Mary’s is pioneering a new “first” in pediatric neuro-rehabilitation, with the recently announced launch of a program of robotic-assisted therapy.
Through the generous support of the New York City Council capital budget, St. Mary’s has deployed a suite of four pieces of cutting-edge equipment for the treatment of brain and spinal cord injury.
The current results from utilizing these technologies have been remarkable for our children. So much so that it captured the attention of healthcare and technology journalists.
View the video on Reuters.com»
Read more about out Neuro-Rehabilitation program».
Upcoming Events
St. Mary's Golf Outing at Morefar
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On Wednesday, July 29, John Cahill from Cresa
New York and Joseph Goubeaud from Petretti & Associates will host a Golf Outing & Barbeque to benefit St. Mary's at Morefar Back O'Beyond Golf Club in Brewster, NY. For more information, contact Gail Fass at 718-281-8816. Please visit our website for more information»
Cocktails with a Cause
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Cocktails with a Cause to benefit St. Mary's kids is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Gansevoort Hotel, 420 Park Avenue South, NYC. 5:30-6:30 is the VIP Reception, and 6:30-9:30 is the Cocktail Party. Tickets are now available, Click here to purchase. For more information, contact Gail Fass at 718-281-8816.
About St. Mary's
St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children is a national leader in post-acute care for children with special needs and life-limiting conditions. St. Mary’s provides intensive rehabilitation, specialized care, and education to NY's most vulnerable children through our family-centered inpatient, home, and community programs. Learn more»
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