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WINTER 2015-2016 NEW YORK CITY - SOUTHERN NEW YORK CHAPTER

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LETTER FROM THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT Restart. That's what the end of a year and the beginning of another signify for me; the gathering of friends and family, for holiday celebrations, declarations of thankfulness and the setting of new goals for an even better year to come.

Here at the chapter, I feel this same mantra applies when we host support groups for the newly diagnosed and those in their 20s and 30s, or wellness programs or legal days to have questions answered by our team of volunteer lawyers and even reconnecting with or making new friends at our Climb, Walk or Bike fundraising events.

Yes, restart...to remind us that everything we do can positively impact the lives of people living with MS; to remind us that the Society remains a driving force of MS research and treat-ment; and to remind us that we are united in our collective power to do something about MS now and end this disease forever.

Let’s restart…remembering that our vision is a world free of MS.

Sincerely,

Robin Einbinder President

PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, NEW YORK CITY - SOUTHERN NEW YORK CHAPTER 733 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10017 212-463-7787 Chairman Jeffrey L. Silverman Secretary Tobi Rogowsky Treasurer Malcolm P. Wattman, Esq. President Robin Einbinder, LCSW, MPH Editor in Chief Liz Samurovich Editor Daphne Mack Designer Daisy Chong

3JOIN THE MOVEMENT: www.MSnyc.org

CLIMB TO THE TOP

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016

REG ISTER TODAY AT: WWW.CLIMBMSNYC.ORG

CH ECK OUT THE V I EW FROM UP H ERE!

Is this your year to be part of the 1,500 people set to challenge their endurance and scale 66 flights of stairs to the Top of the Rock® Observation Deck at New York City’s iconic Rockefeller Center®?

On Sunday, February 28, 2016, Climb to the Top will offer participants a timed stair-climbing experience that culminates with an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline when they cross the finish line!

This unique fundraising event is your opportunity to scale 66 flights of stairs in your best time and finish at the Top of the Rock® to help create a world free of MS!

CLIMB TO THE TOP

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016

REG ISTER TODAY AT: WWW.CLIMBMSNYC.ORG

FUDRAIS I NG M IN IMUM: $250TAKE $10 OFF REG ISTRATIONUSE D ISCOUNT CODE: MSC

On the Cover: Climbers taking in the view from the Top of the Rock®.

*This issue has been brought to you by a generous grant from Biogen.


HELP US SPREAD AWARENESS!March 7-13, 2016 is MS Awareness Week and here at the chapter, we are preparing a number of exciting events and programs for everyone to participate in!

MS Awareness Week is a nationwide awareness building effort for multiple sclerosis that encour-ages others to join the movement toward a world free of MS. Join in and help us be seen through-out that week.

Together, we are a powerful movement, working to create a world free of MS. Our chapter and its affiliated MS comprehensive care centers will be hosting educational, wellness and social programs for people living with MS, family members and professionals in the field of MS care across our chapter area.

For more information visit www.MSnyc.org

BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARDS TURNS 20

On April 18, 2016, the 20th Annual Books for a Better Life Awards, hosted by the chapter, will take place at 5:30 p.m., at The TimesCenter in New York City.

This event, which will honor the authors of the best self-improvement books of 2015 whose messages are aligned with the chapter’s mission of inspiring people with multiple sclerosis to live their best lives, will be hosted by television per-sonality Meredith Vieira.

Through the years, with the generous support of the publishing industry, the Books for a Better Life Awards have raised more than $2.2 million to help create a world free of MS.

To learn more and order tickets visit books.MSnyc.org

CHAPTER NEWS


RENT FREEZE PROGRAMMarch 22, 2016 | 1-3:30 p.m.NMSS, chapter office | 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017The goal of this collaborative program is to help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities complete applications for two key housing programs: Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption and Disability Rent Increase Exemption. Both are designed to make housing more affordable for these target populations and prevent future financial crisis by stabilizing rent costs. Stay tuned for more information!


MS ACH I E V E RSThis year, Tobi Rogowsky was hon-ored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is presented to volunteers with 30 years of service who have steadfastly given of themselves in the movement toward a world free of MS.

Honorees demonstrate commitment to the So-ciety through leadership, creativity or innovation.

Tobi was diagnosed with MS in 1973 and has been a steadfast volunteer since 1983 when she was recruited to be a part of the Society’s move-ment by Oscar and Marion Dystel. She served as chairwoman of the Southern New York board of trustees from 2007-2009 and currently serves as the Secretary of the chapter’s board. Tobi is a member of the board’s development committee, Women on the Move Luncheon and Dystel Memorial Golf Classic committees. Tobi was honored for her many years of leadership and commitment in 1999 when she was inducted into the Society’s Volunteer Hall of Fame for fundraising and at the chapter’s 2015 Women on the Move Luncheon. She is known throughout the chapter as a passionate fundraiser who does whatever it takes to engage, cultivate and attract new volunteers and donors to the MS move-ment. One of her stellar achievements in 2014 was securing a $1 million gift for the Society from a local family as a result of her cultivation.

Dr. Steve Kanter was honored as a Hall of Fame Healthcare Professional who has donated significant time and expertise to improving the quality of care, access to care and quality of life for people with MS.

Steve is the supervi-sor of physical therapy services at The Inter-national MS Management Practice and has offered his time in numerous ways over the years to both people living with MS and other healthcare professionals. He has worked tire-lessly to educate people living with MS and their families about the benefits of rehabili-tation and provided specific instruction and services for those living with new symptoms or increasing disability.

Steve’s enthusiasm for creating positive change in the healthcare/rehabilitation arena and quality of life for individuals living with MS is inspirational. He continually offers his practice as a mentorship site for those wishing to learn more about enhancing their skills and knowledge in the field of MS and is quick to say yes to professional presentation requests. He is the founder and leader of an MS Rehabilitation Network offering MS education, mentoring and resource and information sharing among rehabilitation specialists.



RESEARCH

NEW APPROACH TO REPAIRING MYELIN DAMAGED BY MSNew York University scientists have uncovered anew approach to stimulating the body’s ownresident stem cells to repair nerve-insulating myelin, which is damaged by MS.

The researchers, funded in part by the National MS Society, found that by blocking a molecule present in specific stem cells, they were able to stimulate myelin repair and some recovery in mice with an MS-like disease. In the process, they uncovered a new pathway for stimulating myelin repair and are now working to refine the approach to develop a therapy that may be used to repair myelin in people with MS in the future. The study was published online on September 30, 2015 in the journal Nature.

In MS, the myelin insulation that speeds trans-mission of signals by nerve fibers is damaged and the underlying nerve fibers are also destroyed. Some natural repair occurs in people with MS, but at some point this process fails to keep up with the damage. One strategy for restoring

nerve function and protecting nerve fibers from destruction is to find a way to stimulate this nat-ural myelin repair process, which is conducted by the body’s own replacement cells, or stem cells, that reside in reservoirs in the adult brain.

With funding from the National MS Society and others, Drs. James Salzer, Jayshree Samanta (a former Society postdoctoral fellow) and colleagues at New York University School of Medicine set out to uncover ways to stimulate the body’s own replacement cells, or stem cells, to repair myelin damaged by MS. In a series of studies, the investigators found an unexpected subtype of stem cells in the brain that become activated and transform into myelin-making oligodendrocytes in response to myelin damage. They also found that blocking or eliminating a molecule, called Gli1, which controls the genetic program of these stem cells, stimulated the cells to repair damaged myelin more effec-tively. When they chemically blocked Gli1 in mice with the MS-like disease EAE, they were able to stimulate these stem cells to repair my-elin, and the mice experienced some recovery of function. “These findings identify a new po-tential avenue for repairing myelin and restoring function in people with MS by mobilizing stem cells within the brain for repair,” said Dr. Salzer. “We are hopeful that further research and devel-opment may lead to new therapies based on these findings.”

The molecule the team used to block Gli1, called GANT61, would not likely be potent or specific enough to stimulate repair in people with MS.



However, the investigators are now working to develop additional therapy-grade molecules that may more specifically and more potently block Gli1, a necessary step toward developing this lead into a new therapeutic approach to restoring function in people with MS. The National MS Society through Fast Forward plans to support Dr. Salzer’s team to continue development of an enhanced Gli1blocker for myelin repair.

ADVOCACY

BECOME A DISTRICTACTIVIST LEADERThe New York City-Southern New York Chapter is looking for activists interested in serving as District Activist Leaders. District Activist Leaders will be essential in building a local presence and developing an effective grassroots movement, so that when legislation or policy issues are being discussed that impact the MS population, elected officials will turn to the National MS Society as a trusted source of info-rmation. If you are interested in participating in the District Activist Leader program or would like additional information on this important volunteer position, please call Gene Veigl, Director of Advocacy at 212-453-3238 or email [email protected]. This is a great way to move the Society’s legislative agenda forward.


2016 RACE TO STOP MS TEAMS NEED YOU

Test your endurance as part of the Race to Stop MS team and help us create a world free of MS. Members of the Race to Stop MS team receive professional training and coaching, a personal fundraising web page and a fundrais-ing coach as well as an event day wearable.

Our Spring/Summer events include:

United Airlines NYC Half-Marathon [March 20, 2016]

NYC Triathlon [Summer 2016]

We are currently accepting applications. To apply visit www.raceMSnyc.org. For more information, email [email protected] or call 212-463-7787.

I Race toStop MS


WELLNESS

WELLNESS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRITWellness is a lifelong journey where people have the opportunity to develop an awareness of the choices they can make about behaviors, lifestyle and activities that may enable them to lead their best lives.

Wellness is personal, multidimensional and holistic. Wellness involves physical, emo-tional, social, intellectual, occupational andspiritual dimensions, with each existing along a continuum. Achieving wellness does not occur quickly or with a single behavior. Rather, it is ongoing, empowers people and involvestaking action and making life choices with the goal of attaining optimal well-being. The journey is unique for each individual and attainable for everyone within the context of his or her priorities and abilities.

The following is a list of ways the chapter encourages wellness:

Physical wellness can be addressed through adaptive exercise and blended activities includ-ing yoga, Pilates, aquatics, access to quality healthcare and sports, including horseback riding, tennis, bowling and golf.

Emotional wellness is an integral part of MS management and the strategies to achieve it can be a high priority. To address this we offer many professionally-led support groups and self-help groups that cover a variety of topics, counseling and peer support.

Social wellness comes from interacting with others, decreasing isolation and making con-nections such as networking with young adults, participating in community outings, online creative writing or joining an adult day program.

Intellectual wellness includes timely updates on current research and treatment options, information on symptom management, talking to someone en Español, addressing cognition and resources for the newly diagnosed.

Occupational wellness comes from involve-ment in meaningful productive work. It may relate to paid employment or exploring volun-teer activities. Our employment specialist can cover issues of disclosure, discrimination on the job, accommodations, career change, employ-ment resources and training programs.

Spiritual wellness may mean something different for everyone. Our caring staff is available to provide guidance in making difficult decisions, locating individually meaningful spiritual activities and is responsive to the needs of the MS community.



EN ESPAÑOLUN NUEVO ESTUDIO SEÑALARÁ LAS DIFE-RENCIAS CLÍNICAS ENTRE LAS PERSONAS HISPANAS/LATINAS Y LAS NO-HISPANAS/LATINAS CON ESCLEROSIS MÚLTIPLEPor décadas, muchos profesionales en la salud asumieron que la EM no era común en la población hispana/latina. Pero estudios re-cientes han sugerido un aumento en el núme-ro de personas en Hispanoamérica que tienen EM. Mejorar el acceso a la atención médica de calidad a través del espectro cultural y socioeconómico significa entender como cada grupo experimenta y percibe la enfermedad e identificar los factores que limitan el acceso al cuidado de la salud.

También, entender las diferencias clínicas y genéticas entre los grupos étnicos puede otorgar claves de la causa de la EM.

Resumen• Investigadores de la Universidad de Miami reportan que los hispanos/latinos (principal-mente con antepasados caribeños) son más jóvenes en el momento del diagnóstico.• El equipo encontró que los hispanos/latinos con el curso recurrente tenían más impedimen-to de la movilidad. Sin embargo, éste no era el caso entre aquellos con un curso progresivo.

• Los resultados fueron publicados en Neuro-epidemiology (2015;44(4):262-8).• Continuar las investigaciones para entender estas diferencias podrían mejorar el acceso al cuidado en salud y podrían señalar la causa subyacente de la EM. • Estos investigadores continúan su inves-tigación y están buscando reclutar hispanos/latinos con EM en la Florida y California para estos estudios. • Athena Hadjixenofontos, PhD, Jacob Mc-Cauley, PhD, y sus colegas en la Universidad de Miami fueron patrocinados por una subvención para la investigación de la Sociedad Nacional de Esclerosis Múltiple.

Para más información sobre investigación o participación en ensayos clínicos, comuníquese con la Sociedad Nacional de EM al 1-800-344-4867 o conéctese en www.nmss.org Información en Español.


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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CALENDARFEBRUARY – APRIL 2016 Unless indicated otherwise below, for more information and to register call 1-800-344-4867, option 1 or visit www.MSnyc.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS The chapter offers free support groups for indi-viduals living with MS, as well as their families and caregivers. More than 40 professionally led in-person and conference call groups are organized on a variety of topics. Visit: www.nationalMSsociety.org/Support GroupsNYC for complete group listings. RECREATION & WELLNESS PROGRAMS Programs which promote health and wellness for people living with MS are available through-out NYC and the Southern NY counties. Visit www.msnyc.org. SELF-HELP GROUPS Ongoing self-help groups, led by trained vol-unteers, for people living with MS in NYC and in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam Counties. For listings visit Groups and Discussions at www.MSnyc.org and click on ‘Find a Group’. PEER CONNECTIONS This program allows you to search for and connect with a peer support volunteer who has ‘been there’ and can provide helpful tips, suggestions and emo-tional support for the challenges that MS presents. Visit www.MSConnection.org to learn more.

ACCESS THE APPLE A community excursion program where you will learn how to ‘access the apple’ and experience NYC firsthand regardless of your mobility status. Trips are scheduled for museums, sporting events and more! If you would like to be on the mailing list for these programs call 1-800-344-4867, option 1 or register at: www.msnyc.org (NOTE: the chapter will NOT mail out info on this program unless you sign up for mailings. )

FEBRUARYEMPLOYMENT TELE-LEARNING: NAVIGATING CAREER CHANGE Tuesday, February 9, 20168–9:15 p.m. Working with MS is possible, but can be chal-lenging at times. What do you do when you can no longer do your job? What do you do if work-ing in your field is no longer an option? How do you know when it’s time to make a change? Lis-ten to career coaches discuss steps you can take to effectively navigate career transition periods.

EMPLOYMENT TELE-LEARNING:MANAGING YOUR MS SYMPTOMS WITH TECHNOLOGYTuesday, February 23, 20168–9:15 p.m.An Assistive Technology Practitioner will share how technology can assist in the management of certain MS symptoms that may become barriers to productivity. Learn about a variety of useful tools and devices to help make work more accessible.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT: www.MSnyc.org 11PEDIATRIC MS PROGRAM Details on upcoming program for families living with pediatric MS will be available on our website this winter at www.MSnyc.org.

MARCHMARCH 7-13 IS MS AWARENESS WEEK During this time, people all over the nation will assemble to share, educate and build aware-ness about what multiple sclerosis means to them. We will be recruiting volunteers from our membership to help us be visible in orange and get the word out about MS at various locations throughout the chapter’s territory. For more in-formation about program scheduling or volun-teering, check www.MSnyc.org in early 2016.

CAFÉ CON LECHE: CONVERSACIÓN Y APOYO PARA PERSONAS VIVIENDO CON LA ESCLE-ROSIS MÚLTIPLE (EM) martes, 8 de marzo2–3 p.m. ESTDurante la semana de conocimiento sobre la EM, invitamos personas hispanas/latinas con EM a participar por teléfono con nosotros en una presentación sobre un la EM en español. Esta llamada es totalmente gratis.Para más información o para inscribirse llame al 1-800-344-4867, opción 3 en febrero

EDUCATIONAL TELECONFERENCES:A series of educational programs on various topics. Please check the website in early 2016 for information.

EMPLOYMENT TELE-LEARNING:THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITYTuesday, March 15, 20168–9:15 p.m.Learn what it takes to get approved for Social Security disability benefits from a Social Secu-rity attorney. Also, hear about the impact work might have on your disability benefits once approved from a Certified Benefits Counselor.

EMPLOYMENT TELE-LEARNING:HOME BASED EMPLOYMENT: WHAT EMPLOYERS WANTTuesday, March 29, 20168–9:15 p.m.Learn from home-based employers about what they look for when hiring people to work from home.

ADAPTED SPORTS: BOWLING AND PIZZAMarch 11, 20161–3 p.m.Chelsea PiersPier 60West 23rd Street and the West Side HighwayNew York, NY 10011Guests will hone their bowling skills in a supportive environment that will include moveable ramps, bumpers and lots of specta-tor cheering. Join us for a fun day! Anyone needing one-to-one assistance must bring a personal care assistant.


LIST OF DONORSTHANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCERelying on the support of caring individuals, businesses and foun-dations listed below, the New York City – Southern New York Chapter strives to address the challenges facing all those who are affected by this life-long disease. Your com-mitment and personal dedication helps the 12,000 people living with MS in the five boroughs, West-chester, Rockland, Putnam, Sulli-van and Orange counties and gives us the tools necessary to create a world free of MS. Contact Lisa Jakobsberg at [email protected] or call 212-453-3276 for more information.

We wish there was space to thank all of our generous donors. Regardless of your gift’s size, it is invaluable and tremendously appreciated. The gifts listed here represent the generous support of individuals, corpora-tions and foundations contributing $500 and above during the period of July 1, - September 30, 2015.

CORRECTION:In the Fall 2015 issue of MS Con-nection Seymour Falik was inad-vertently missing from the list of donors who made gifts of $1,000-$4,999. We apologize for the over-sight and any inconvenience it may have caused.

GIFTS OF $150,000 - $1,000,000:MS Hope for a Cure, Inc. The Estate of Patricia R. Peeler

GIFTS OF $25,000 - $49,999:BiogenBloomberg L.P.The Derfner FoundationBonnie A. and Cliff EislerJohn FowlerThe Home T/Ryan C. ShellThe Marc Haas Foundation

GIFTS OF $10,000 - $24,999:Avison Young – New York, LLCJ Frank BrownLaurel D'Antoni The Economist

Emily GrantDavid GreensteinLiliane A. Haub Hawk Hill Management LLCRichard HofstetterHolt ConstructionNew York GiantsPure Fix CyclesPwC LLPGeoffrey RadbillKenneth and Rhonda L. Regan Jane D. Reisen The Robert S. Smith and Dian H. Smith FundMartin and Tobi RogowskyLynn RuaneMalcolm Wattman

GIFTS OF $5,000 - $9,999:Sharon and Jeff AronsonMargot BridgerJoseph Frank BrownJosh D. CovalCushman & WakefieldThe Dana Foundation Matching Gift ProgramEMD Serono, Inc.Fidelity Charitable Gift FundColleen FosterJames A. GingrichLaurie R. GirskyLeapin’ LizardsThomas J. MoranGerald B. Ouderkirk, IIIHenry M. Quincannon, Jr.Structure ToneTeva PharmaceuticalsTexas Rangers Baseball FoundationMary Ellen E. Whelehan

GIFTS OF $1,000 - $4,999:Able Engineering Services Tanisha Adams Jason AdelVioleta Aldana Alfred Sanzari EnterprisesMaria M. Almeida Daliah Amar Richard Amdur Kaushik AminZohre AminmadaniAtlas Peak FoundationBrett AxtonHeather and Felix Baker Jeff BarishHyatt BassSamantha Bass Shawn Baumann Erin M. Beardsley Robert Belliveau Jr.Jason Bernhard Vicki Birdoff BMA Special Fund TrustJoan Bork Mark Bortnick Lisa Brettschneider Bridge DeckEloise Briskin Debby Brooks Nate Brooling

Susan Burke Tim Burke Sally Ann Calabrese Isabelle Carelli Anne Casey Terese M. Catterson Michael E. Cerveris Raymond Chalme City SportsCoach Matching Gift ProgramDr. Ron CohenCon Edison Matching Gift ProgramDorothy Cooper Randall Cooper Margaret T. D'Albert Kevin Danckwerth David J. Mastrocola Foundation Cara Davidson Anne DavisTom DavisMichael DelrahimGershon DistenfeldJennifer DobbeckEsther Domilici Felipe Dutra Alexander and Louise DyeJoan Eichel Bonnie EislerJames Elias Samantha Elias Joanne E. Enea Energy Spectrum, Inc.Enterprise Holdings FoundationBart Epker Evening Out, Inc.Seymour Falik Malachy Fallon Russell Farscht Susan Ficks Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc.William Flaherty Charlotte Fletcher Georges Fraise Friman & Stein Inc.Paul A. Galiano Brian Gavin Genentech Inc.Kevin GentzelElizabeth GiardinaThomas E. Gilliam Edward Ginty Joel H. Girsky Martin Glenn Jennifer GoldGoldman, Sachs & Co.Jim Goodman Oleg GorshkovThomas Gottwald Tom M. Gramdini Andrea GrantJohn Greed Yolanda Gross Brigitte I. Guldin The Harry & Andrew H. Rosenthal Foundation, Inc.Harvard Maintenance Todd Hassler Jackie Herman Robert Himmelman HMS Host

Chris Hogbin Sonia Hoffman Babette S. Holland Karen HollomanHSBC Matching GiftsTimothy HughesSusan M. HurdIBM Employee Services CenterAdam W. Ifshin Inserra Shop-Rite SupermarketsInstinetGary JacksonJewish Communal Fund Paul and Sonja Jones Shaleen Khurana Carol Klein Jonathan Kupperman Josh KuriloffScott R. Latham Carol Laufer Katucha Dutra Leite Steven Lenkowsky Jessica Link Mary Litterman Jonathan Llany Lockhard & Wechsler Inc.Richard A. Lozyniak David Lubetzky Jocelyn Lyss George P. Maguire Diane MallahLizbeth Marano Stanley Marlin Stephanie McClelland Duncan M. McFarland Kareem M. McKenzieThe Meeps Foundation, Inc.Karen Mehra Aaron Miller Joann M. Month Catherine Morgan Michael J. Morris Jacqueline Muller Kenneth G. MurawskiSteven M. Napolitano Bill Nelson Mark Newhall Richard Newman Paul Paciello Jessie PalmerRaquel Palmer Pamplona Capital ManagementPhoenix Interior Contracting Co., Inc.Powell Family FoundationEileen PowersSteven Protass Michael Psaros Susan Ragon Lorin J. RandallRaymond of New Jersey, LLCJane ReisenMark Richter Tara A. Rivera Kathleen Rivituso Stephen RogowskyCarole M. Rothstein Vanessa Rusulis Safeway Atlantic, LLCJames Schiro Leerom Segal


Christina Serna David Shapiro Shell Oil Company Foundation Claude Sherman Sel ShimmerlikJason Shulman Stephen M. SmeraMelissa Smith Thomas Smith South Shore Rotary of Staten IslandBernie and Anne SpitzerF. Steven Spoerle Stanley B. Tunick FoundationSt. Brendan R.C. ChurchSean Sullivan Brett SundheimSweeny's Irish PubGeorge Thanopoulos Michael A. Traverso Marie P. Tuccelli UBS Matching GiftsJohn D. Wagner Marguerite Walter Julie Wang Kathleen WangensteinAmy Warchola Barbara Warkol Wasserman Family Foundation, Inc.Jeff Weber Weill Cornell Imaging at New York-PresbyterianBernie WeiserRobert Willens Lori Wise Richard L. Wood Andy WrightJennifer Valente Leonard Van OrdenFrederick G. Van ZijlKaren Ann VangorPeter and Lyndal VermetteTom ViolaJonathan A. Vyorst Western Carriers Inc.Herbert YehLaura Zandi

GIFTS OF $500 - $999:Vincent P. AbbottKate and Murray AbrahamStephen AbseckArthur S. AdlerAdvisors Mortgage Croup LLCSuzanne Aisenberg Caitlin AllenFaisal AlmahdiFrank P. AlvarezAriel AmduJanice AmerusoAronson Mayefsky & Sloan LLPGianpaolo ArpaiaDr. Jason M. Auerbach

Carol D. AverillAvi & Joy AvidanAXA Foundation Matching GiftsCatherine BambrickBonita P. BanksHarry BarkerGloria BaseliceNorman BasnerPhil BassoDaria E. BegleyBetty BelliveauRobert BlumenthalMitchell BompeyLisa BorowitzFrank BoveAnthony F. BracciantePatrick A. BradyPatrick J. BrettElizabeth BristowKathy BroderickRuthie BrownBarbara BuffoneAnthony BurnsSophie BurnsNicole CalabroThomas CalamariAnne-Marie Cataldo-WengerAlison ChalmersJonathan ChappellChimienti Realty AssociatesRichard S. CohenTerrie CohenCommunity Health Charities of NY, Inc.Joseph ConnellanPatrick CrosettoBruce CurleyAlfonse D'AmatoChristopher P. D'AmatoLinda L. DarraghMichael Davidson Definitions Funding Inc.Duwain A. De FreitasDeutsche BankThomas DevelinAdrian W. Doherty Jr.The Dolgin FoundationDragonfly Farms LapideSharon DrakeSylvian DubinMari Lee DunnSally DurdanCaroline EickelbeckBeverly EligatorAnne K. EmbryEstate of Darrell Lance AbbottEuropean Automobile CompanySusan EvansRobyn FagenFarkouh, Furman & FaccioLindsay K. FeldmanLowell J. FigurSteven J. FinkDr. Janet E. Fischel

Shelley D. FischelLaurie FischerWayne FisherSara FleischmanEdward ForsteinWendy FriederDonna GalloNeil A. GiacomehiTom GidwitzJohn GillespieLois GirskyAndrea GlennPatricia A. GoeringSaul B. GoldScott A. GoldBenjamin B. GoldbergAnnelise GrimmJulie GutzmannSteven C. HallJulie H. HanLynn HandHarrison Police AssociationSteven HedayaShannon HenrichDr. Arlene HeymanJudie Higgins Marcella HilleEileen HofstetterSam B. HofstetterJames M. & Ruth E. Wilder Foundation, Inc.Jeremy S. JohnsonJoseph D. Califano Irrv TrustThe JMA FoundationAvion S. JulienIlana KafkafiWilliam KeaysEric KeiterHarvey KesnerKaitlyn KiernanBrett KleinJeffrey KleinMyrna B. KormanAndrea Kramer Edith P. KubicaPaul LagasDominique LahaussoisMr. and Mrs. Lawrence LavineElizabeth LegattJonathan R. LeitnerMichele C. LeoneStephanie LevyMartin LewisMichael LibermanLincoln School PTAStacy M. LinickMarc LivolsiPatricia LombardiMarino LorzaBlythe LovingerDebra ManginoMonica MatriscianiKathleen M. MazurPeter J. McCarron Sr.Elizabeth McMillanRobert McMullenRyan McNally

Phyllis McQuillanJay MedinaDorothy D. MehtaHoward MeisnerMicrosoft Volunteer ManagerLisa MiddletonJonathan C. MintzerStuart MiroMorgan Stanley Matching GiftsMichael MovsovichBrian G. MurphyNamdar GEM CorporationBurt NanusAmerico NardisNew York Neurogenic Speech-Language Pathology, P.CCraig NosselPadraig O'RiadaMichael OstowFulvio PagnozziGloria PapaleoThomas J. PapaleoChris PaquetteVinny PascalJohn N. PaskalidesChristine A. PearlGregory PerrinSteve PiersRichard PleplerFrank Lyon PolkAndrea PopeDr. Lee S. PrisamentJohn RallisGlenn A. ReinerBrian A. RichPeter RiguardiLisa RipkaPamela RoditiRose & Kiernan Charitable FoundationKc RosodaMaria RossilloThomas R. RuaneLynn M. Ruane-TuttleRichard RubinWendy RussakoffPhillip SalomonMark A. SamuelsKim L. SandsDiane C. SassonCatherine O. ScandaliosJill SchaferAmy ScharfEllen SchererMaureen A. SchneiderKevin SchniedersDavid H. SchwartzJean SearsSarene ShanusJack ShapiroFrank SpacekNancy ShapiroKen P. ShimizuShopco Consulting LLCRavee ShrinivasSiegel & Reiner LLP

Suzette SimonsonEllen SpandorferWendy L. SpelfogelJan SternHope TannenbaumJoseph D. TarulliBen TaylorAlyssa ThauAnthony TranchinaCatherine TsigakosJohn TsigakosDiane ValentinoDr. Jonathan M. VapnekMelinda VargaRon J. VinderEileen M. WalshRobert G. WardenShirley WareShannon WarrenAkihiko WashingtonJudith WatkinsFranne WeinbergLauren P. WeisbergLarry WeissRudolf WengjenGeorge Wheatley IIIClifford WillisNan WilsonIra WolfsonCharles WeisenfeldGregory YoungmanZesenoff & Miltenberg

IN HONOR OF:Tobi Rogowski

IN MEMORY OF:Hyman Fox


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