7th Annual Gala Breaks Fundraising Records!
A glittering event with star power and a special appearance
by a hometown boy, the Trinitas Health Foundation Gala
brought 500 guests together to celebrate the ties that bind
patients, their families, physicians and staff together in
quality healthcare at Trinitas Hospital. The early May
event, aptly titled "We Are Family!", successfully raised
more than $500,000 to benefit the hospital.
Sparkling with the energy of recording star Sister Sledge
and resonating with the heartwarming support of WABC-TV
Eyewitness News journalist NJ Burkett, the Gala was a night
to remember. The Palace at Somerset Park was the venue for
the evening of dining, socializing and dancing to the
disco-era songs of Sister Sledge. Serving as master of
ceremonies, NJ Burkett recalled his childhood in Elizabeth
and the positive experience his family at St. Elizabeth
Hospital.
Speaking of today's Trinitas, Mr. Burkett pointed out the
hospital's many new services and programs, including the new
Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center, the recently-dedicated
Oncology Patient Care Unit, and the initiation of elective
angioplasty services.
"You have achieved so much, and I could not be more proud of
my hometown hospital!" he exclaimed.
Nadine Brechner, Executive Director of the Trinitas Health
Foundation, praised the family atmosphere that exists at
Trinitas. "We care, trust and support each other - and this
is what family is all about. When patients come to Trinitas,
their families expand as our doctors, nurses and staff
become trusted and valued family members. A permanent bond
forms, a bond that makes Trinitas unique."
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