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Holy Name to Host 2016 Annual Founders Ball at The Pierre Hotel

Daniel E. Straus to be presented with the Spirit of Healing Award

November 10, 2016

On December 3, 2016 at The Pierre Hotel in New York, NY, the Holy Name Medical Center Foundation [HNMC Foundation] will be hosting its 2016 Annual Founders Ball, honoring Daniel E. Straus, Chairman and CEO, CareOne, LLC with the Spirit of Healing Award.

This year's Founders Ball will be chaired by Angelica Berrie, Ilan Kaufthal, and Elizabeth Straus. Angelica Berrie, President of The Russell Berrie Foundation, was the recipient of the 2015 Spirit of Healing Award. Ilan Kaufthal is Chairman of East Wind Advisors and Elizabeth Straus, Daniel E. Straus' daughter, is Executive Vice President, CareOne, LLC. Steve Adubato, PhD, Emmy Award-winning Anchor Thirteen/WNET (PBS) and NJTV (PBS), will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

"Holy Name and CareOne have a common mission - to provide the community with the highest quality healthcare," said Michael Maron, President & CEO, Holy Name Medical Center. "This year, we celebrate the dedicated leadership of Daniel E. Straus, a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist and supporter of the Medical Center."

"It's particularly meaningful to be honored at this year's Founders Ball, as CareOne and Holy Name Medical Center are long-time partners in providing quality patient-centric care," said Daniel E. Straus, Chairman and CEO, CareOne, LLC. "Working together enables both institutions to enhance our services and improve patient outcomes. I look forward to continuing this important partnership."

In celebration of 30 years of philanthropy, the HNMC Foundation is inviting individuals and corporations to attend its Founders Ball. This black-tie affair promises an exquisite evening of cocktails, fine dining, and live entertainment. Sponsorship and journal advertisement opportunities are available. To learn more about this event, purchase tickets, or become a sponsor, please visit holyname.org/foundersball.

For 30 years, The Holy Name Medical Center Foundation has helped raise millions of dollars for new state-of-the-art medical facilities including The BirthPlace, The Sister Patricia Lynch Regional Cancer Center, The George Pitkin, MD Emergency Care Center and The George and Amy Newman Cardiac Diagnostic Center.