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Holy Name's 2016 Annual Founders Ball Raises Record-Setting $1 Million

Daniel E. Straus presented with the Spirit of Healing Award

December 6, 2016

The Holy Name Medical Center Foundation hosted the 2016 Founders Ball at The Pierre Hotel in New York, NY, on December 3, to benefit Holy Name Medical Center's programs and services. More than 700 friends, benefactors, dignitaries and physicians attended the annual event, which raised over $1 million – the largest event in the Center's history, both in attendance and financial support. During the evening's tribute, Daniel E. Straus, President & CEO of CareOne, LLC was presented with the Spirit of Healing Award.

The evening's program began with Steve Adubato, PhD, Emmy Award–winning Anchor Thirteen/WNET (PBS) and NJTV (PBS), who served as Master of Ceremonies, welcoming the evening's guests and then introducing Sister Susan Francois, CSJP, who delivered the invocation.

The 2016 Founders Ball was 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.

Max Weinberg, famed drummer of The E Street Band and Max and Friends, graciously accepted a personalized jersey from his favorite sports team, the NJ Devils, presented by Hugh Weber, President of the NJ Devils and the Prudential Center and Grant Marshall, NJ Devils alum and Stanley Cup Champion. Max Weinberg and his band then took to the stage to entertain the gala audience.

"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. "We thank Daniel E. Straus, a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist and supporter of the Medical Center for helping to make this year's gala a record-setting event."

"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."

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. "In celebration of 30 years of philanthropy, we are deeply grateful for the generous support of our donors, which significantly helps Holy Name Medical Center provide the best medical care to our community," said Celeste A. Oranchak, VP, Development and Executive Director of the Holy Name Medical Center Foundation.

The event was made possible by a number of major sponsors, including The Russell Berrie Foundation, CareOne, LLC, and the Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation.

All proceeds from the Annual Founders Ball benefit Holy Name Medical Center programs and services. To learn more about the Holy Name Medical Center Foundation, call 201-833-3187 or visit holyname.org/foundersball.

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