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May 14, 2012
The American Red Cross in Rockland County held its Annual Benefit Dinner at Restaurant X and Bully Boy Bar in Congers, New York, on May 10. Peter X. Kelly, renowned chef and the restaurant’s owner, was both host and honoree. The evening featured cocktails, exceptional food, and silent and live auctions. Close to 150 guests were on hand to support the Red Cross and its honorees, Rockland County leaders Peter X. Kelly, renowned chef; Dr. Edward Lundy, nationally known cardiothoracic surgeon; ...
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May 11, 2012
by Nicholas Lemesh During her lifetime, Marjorie Bonynge Strange spoke with her daughter Susan about her volunteer service with the New York Red Cross. When sorting through her late mother’s possessions, Susan found memorabilia that she forwarded to the Red Cross. How gratifying it is to discover and share this unique story of a very special kind of New York volunteerism. Seventy years ago, like many New Yorkers, Marjorie Bonynge was drawn to Pier 88 on West 49th Street to see for herself ...
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May 11, 2012
At a meeting of the Board of Directors on April 17, the Metro New York North chapter of the American Red Cross officially welcomed five new board members.Elizabeth Ann BoutryBoutry has been an active Red Cross volunteer in Greenwich for more than 10 years. After a history of public relations work in the healthcare sector, she has been a major force in numerous local organizations. Boutry has co-chaired the Greenwich Red Cross Ball, working diligently on this fundraiser for the past five years. A ...
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May 4, 2012
At the annual Red & White Dinner Dance held at Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park May 3, the American Red Cross on Long Island honored MacDella Cooper, a member of the Red Cross Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders, and Nick Toomey, VP of The Rallye Group, for their dedicated support of the organization. Close to 300 guests attended the event, which celebrated 95 years of the American Red Cross on Long Island. The fundraiser featured cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a ...
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May 2, 2012
Close to 500 guests attended the annual Red & White Ball held by the Metro New York North chapter of the American Red Cross at the Net Jets Hangar at the Westchester Airport April 30. The evening featured cocktails, dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions.“We’re so fortunate to have had the leadership of this year’s co-chairs, Colleen Hempleman and Lia DeNey,” said Mary Young, Metro NY North CEO. “Their dedication to the Red Cross, through this event and as me ...
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May 7, 2012
One only need to look at the recent brushfires on Long Island to be reminded that disasters can take place at any time. On the heels of several tornadoes in the Midwest and with hurricane season looming, the American Red Cross is challenging the public to donate much-needed funds now—because help can’t wait.“Imagine losing everything and not knowing where to turn. Well, every eight minutes, Red Cross volunteers are called to the scenes of disasters across the country—torn ...
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April 11, 2012
Throughout the month of April, locally-owned Apple retailer, Cos Cob TV & Audio will donate profits from sales of Apple-branded products to the American Red Cross.“The Red Cross is thrilled to partner with Cos Cob TV & Audio on this important fundraising initiative,” said Mary Young, CEO American Red Cross Metro New York North. “Nearly 200 times each day, Americans turn to the Red Cross for comfort and care following disasters—most of which are home fires. Generous donors ...
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April 6, 2012
MINEOLA, N.Y., April 5, 2012 – The American Red Cross will celebrate 95 years of service to Long Island at its annual Red & White Dinner Dance, Thursday, May 3 at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park, in Farmingdale. In addition to raising funds for the nonprofit, the Red Cross will honor MacDella Cooper, President & Chairman of the MacDella Cooper Foundation; and Nick Toomey, Vice President and Member of the Rallye Automotive Group. Cooper will be presented with the George W. Cutti ...
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April 3, 2012
NEW YORK, April 3, 2012 – Tornadoes ripped through the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas today, leveling homes and leaving tens of thousands without power. The American Red Cross has opened shelters and is gearing up to provide relief to those affected.Red Cross teams will work through the night to coordinate volunteers, develop feeding plans and ensure that all North Texans are cared for as they deal with the impact of the storms. If necessary, the Red Cross can send in additional volunteer ...
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March 11, 2012
Joel M. Greenberg, a senior partner at The Greenberg, Dresevic, Iwrey, Kalmowitz & Pendleton Law Group in Lake Success, has been named to the board of directors of the American Red Cross on Long Island.“I look forward to working on behalf of such an esteemed organization as the American Red Cross and particularly in helping it further its services on the Long Beach barrier island,” said Greenberg, who resides in Atlantic Beach.“The American Red Cross responds to well over 100 l ...
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