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A "Tribute to Angels" Breaks Fundraising Record!
(Pictured from left: Katherine Koessler Juhasz, Nancy Dobson & James Rykowski)
A "Tribute to Angels" to benefit Kenmore Mercy Hospital, was held November 20, 2009 at the Buffalo/Niagara Marriott. Event Chair Katherine Koessler Juhasz and Vice Chair James Rykowski, both members of the Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees, proudly chaired the most successful "Tribute to Angels" event to date, raising $140,000 net of expenses for Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
This year's honorees included Nancy Dobson of Uniland Development Company and Mark Notarius of Premium Wine & Spirits who received the Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Richard and Karen Penfold, longtime supporters of Kenmore Mercy Hospital and the Foundation.
The Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award was established in 1980 by the Foundation to honor outstanding individuals in our community who have demonstrated a dedication to community service, visionary leadership and the ideals of unselfish service towards others - qualities exemplified by Sister Mechtilde, foundress and first administrator of Kenmore Mercy Hospital. The Lifetime Achievement Award was created to honor past recipients of the Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award who remain active and supportive of the Foundation, the hospital and our community today.
Major sponsors of the event included the Penfold Family, Petri Baking Products, Inc., Uniland Development Company and Premier Group.
Highlights from Tribute to Angels!
Sr. Mechtile Award & Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Announced
"Tribute to Angels" Committee Chair Katherine Koessler Juhasz and Co-Chair Jim Rykowski are pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award are Nancy Dobson and Uniland Development as well as Mark Notarius. This year's event is scheduled for Friday, November 20th at 6:00 pm at the Buffalo/Niagara Marriott Hotel. This prestigious award is
In addition, the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dick and Karen Penfold. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors past recipients of the Sister Mechtilde Award who continue to remain active and supportive of the Foundation, the hospital and the community today.
Join us for an evening of fine wine, cuisine, silent and live auctions and fellowship as we pay tribute to these dedicated individuals. A table of 10 is a $2,500 contribution and individual tickets are $200. For details on the various event sponsorship levels, call Christina Lapsley, Development Coordinator, at (716) 447-6777.
The Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award
About the Award
The Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award was established in 1980 by the Kenmore Mercy Foundation. The award honors outstanding individuals in the community who have demonstrated a dedication to community service, visionary leadership, excellence in medical care and the ideals of unselfish service towards others – qualities exemplified by Sister Mary Mechtilde O’Connor, RSM, foundress and first administrator of Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
The Lifetime Achievement Award
About the Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award was created in 2008 to honor a past recipient of the Sister Mechtilde Award who continues to remain active and supportive of the Foundation, the hospital and our community today. The presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award is a fitting tribute to individuals whose years of unwavering spirit and determination continue to benefit our hospital and our community.
A "Tribute to Angels"
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 19th 2010
Location: Buffalo/ Niagara Marriott
Time: 6:00 PM Cocktails • 7:00 PM Dinner
Please call the Foundation office for more details (716) 447-6204.