United Hospice of Rockland's (UHR) 25th Anniversary Gala, “Dancing With Our Stars,” raised more than $158,000. Held Sunday, October 14, 2012, at the Colonial Inn in Norwood, New Jersey, the event honored Dr. Edward and Raselle Fisher for their dedication and support of UHR and the community.
Guests enjoyed the Tony T Orchestra and special entertainment featured “Dancing with Our Stars.” Professional dancers from Rockland dance studios partnered with Rockland's stars: This year's dancers included: Stephen H. Grant of Thiells (dancing with Maria Stepanova), Robyn Haber of New City (dancing with Cowado Jasmine), Karen Hymowitz of New City (dancing with Victor Gagliardi), Felicity “Flick” Marinello of Nyack (dancing with Igor Sharapanyuk), and Paul Seid of New City (dancing with Karen Evora). The professional judges choice Felicity Marinello and Igor Sharapanyuk Peoples choice was a tie between Robyn Haber with partner Cowado Jasmine and Stephen H. Grant and partner Maria Stepanova.
2012 Gala Contributors included:
Benefactors:
Dr. Edward and Raselle Fisher
Atlantic-tomorrowsoffice.com
Sponsors:
Tess McCormack Raso
Mr. and Mrs. William Sheridan
Table Hosts:
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Herbst
Mr. Stephen Grant
The Seid Family
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Haber
Wells Fargo Advisors, Inc.
Patrons:
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Herbst
First Niagara Bank
Judith A. Pachter
Mr. & Mrs. Richards Kohlhausen
Friends:
David Schwartz
Cane & Boniface, P.C.
Abbey Ice & Spring Water
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Federman
Capital One
Sobler Orthodontics
Founded in 1988, United Hospice of Rockland Inc. (UHR), a 401(c3) nonprofit corporation, serves as a resource for palliative care, bereavement support, and information about end of life issues. United Hospice of Rockland is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and meets the Standards for Charity Accountability of the Better Business Bureau, Inc. In addition, UHR has been rated 4-stars, the highest rating, by Charity Navigator. UHR’s mission is to enable patients with advanced illnesses to live in comfort, with dignity, and surrounded by those they love. When time matters most, UHR provides care, comfort and improved quality of life to individuals and their families and offers compassionate support to members of the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
For further information, contact United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956. Call 845 634-4974 or visit www.hospiceofrockland.org.
