The money goes toward the nonprofit’s programs and services benefiting ill patients, their families and those grieving a loss.
Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice held its annual Celebration of Life Gala on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Crowne Plaza, Cherry Hill. The event raised $215,000 for the not-for-profit’s programs and services benefiting seriously ill patients and their families, as well as those grieving a loss — including the more than 500 veterans Samaritan cares for each year.
Emceed by Samaritan Board Chair John Gillespie, Esq., the event included dinner, live music, dancing, a silent auction, and the drawing of two winning tickets of the Delightful Dining raffle held by Michael Bozek and Amanda Kimmel.
Attended by more than 360 guests, the event was supported by a volunteer committee, and sponsored by Holman Enterprises along with many sponsors and advertisers.
A panel of “Honorary Celebrants” helped Samaritan recognize and celebrate the community’s veterans and focused attention on the services the community offers to assist active military and veterans throughout their lives.
Honorary Celebrants included Capt. Joseph P. Costabile, MD, a Cooper University Health Care surgeon captain in the U.S. Naval Reserves Medical Corps, Debra DeLorenzo, president & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey, Maj. Gen. Steven J. Hasem, U.S. Army (Retired), CEO and founder of Peak 74 International, Kristi M. Howell, president and CEO of the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Donald M. Tretola, Chief Public Affairs Officer with Allies, Inc. and board member of the New Jersey Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
