ST. LUKE’S CORNWALL HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION GALA RAISES RECORD NUMBERS AT ANNUAL GALA
Newburgh, NY – The St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation (SLCHSF) hosted its annual gala on Saturday, October 19 at West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY. This year’s event, themed A Night of Pure Imagination, raised the highest recorded amount in MSLC history, with $331,000 in net proceeds. Funds will be placed toward greatest needs in the hospital benefiting the patients and community it serves.
The event paid tribute to three, exemplary honorees, all with notable achievements within the realm of community commitment and philanthropy.
Dr. Constantine Vardopoulos was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his long tenure of giving back to the community and his dedicated years of serving as a psychiatrist at St. Luke’s Hospital. Dr. Vardopoulos started his career with an internship at St. Luke’s Hospital eventually serving as a psychiatrist at St. Luke’s Hospital, opening a private practice in Newburgh, NY, as well as owning and operating the Craig House in Beacon, NY.
David Potack, President of Unitex and past Board of Trustees Chairman of MSLC, was presented with the Healthcare Impact Award. Mr. Potack is known throughout the community for his philanthropic efforts, both in support of MSLC, the greater Newburgh community, and beyond. David’s tenure as BOT Chair spanned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sonata Group was the recipient of the Community Commitment Award, which recognized owner’s Keith and Anne Perez for the work as a pillar in the community in the realm of economic and community development. Sonata Group maintains a meaningful connection with MSLC , where their commitment to community development aligns with MSLC’s mission to provide exceptional healthcare services.
“This was our first gala in five years as the result of the pandemic and I am so proud of the incredible support we received from the community, with a sold-out event, raising the highest funds in recent MSLC history for one single event,” said Daniel Maughan, MSLC President and CEO. “Together, with our partners, employees, medical staff, and the support of our donors, we are building a brighter future not just for Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall, but the communities we collectively serve.
Top sponsors included Sonata Group (presenting sponsor), Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Medical Staff (platinum sponsor), Bonura Hospitality Group, Infor, and Unitex (Gold Sponsors). To view the full list of sponsors, please visit https://www.montefioreslc.org/ways-to-give/special-events/
For more information regarding St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation events and ways to give, please contact the Foundation Office at (845) 568-2580 or Foundation@montefioreslc.org .
Dr. Clio Hatziyannakis accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her father, Dr. Constantine Vardopoulos, pictured with Daniel Maughan, MSLC President and CEO
Community Commitment Honoree: Keith and Anne Perez accepts the Community Commitment Award for Sonata Group, pictured with Daniel Maughan, MSLC President and CEO
Healthcare Impact Honoree- David Potack accepts the Healthcare Impact Award pictured with Daniel Maughan, MSLC President and CEO
Austin DuBois, Chair of the MSLC Board of Trustees, pictured with Meghan Taylor, Vice Chair of the MSLC Board of Trustees
About Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) is a not-for-profit community hospital with campuses in Newburgh and Cornwall, NY. The hospital is dedicated to serving the health care needs of the Hudson Valley and has achieved excellence in the delivery of compassionate and comprehensive health care services. In January 2018, MSLC officially became part of the Montefiore Health System to strengthen the delivery of health care locally and enhance access to exceptional specialty care for Hudson Valley residents. In March 2019, the hospital changed its name from St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall.
