Guests were delighted by the soulful rock sound of Gavin DeGraw at this year’s “Under the Stars” event that raised over $700,000 for Women’s and Children’s Health at Greenwich Hospital. The June 24 benefit took place at Riverside Yacht Club and drew a crowd of music lovers and hospital supporters alike from Fairfield and Westchester counties. Greenwich residents Karen Brown, Andrea Sinkin Jaffe, Carol Swift and Jennifer Turano served as this year’s co-chairs.
A generous gift from the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary was received last week in support of the event’s “Wish List,” a selection of items compiled by the hospital’s physicians and nurses based on their immediate needs. The Auxiliary donated funds to purchase a Halogic Affirm prone biopsy table. This state-of-the-art device will add to the comprehensive services provided at the Breast Center at Greenwich Hospital by making minimally invasive breast biopsies available for a wide spectrum of patients. Additionally, the Auxiliary donated funds to the Pediatric Emergency Medicine unit to further enhance the specialized services provided to children and adolescents in the Emergency Department.
“We love our Auxiliary,” said Jim Wright, vice president of Greenwich Hospital Foundation. “They are dedicated volunteers, committed to making a difference each day at Greenwich Hospital. This remarkable donation is just one example of their support for the Hospital and the community. We can’t thank them enough.”
Popular local disc jockey, DJ April Larken entertained the crowd upon arrival. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while bidding on silent auction offerings, and there was a rousing live auction led by Christie’s auctioneer Caroline Ervin. VIP ticket holders enjoyed a meet and greet with Gavin DeGraw in an exclusive lounge area within the clubhouse followed by dinner on the patio overlooking Long Island Sound. Emmy award-winning correspondent for CBS News, Jeff Glor, served as Master of Ceremonies.
Women’s and children’s health services include pediatrics, maternity (obstetrics), gynecology and cardiovascular services, as well as specialized services in our NICU, Breast Center, Fertility Center and resources provided by Community Health at Greenwich Hospital. For more information on supporting women’s and children’s health, please visit giving.greenhosp.org/underthestars
