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Because Children Need More Than Medicine To Thrive. Toast to the Children 2014 TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014 A Food & Wine Tasting with Silent Auction is proud to support Children of Bellevue and healthier, happier futures for young New Yorkers RP Management LLC www.royaltypharma.com HHC Salutes Children of Bellevue and the 18th Annual Toast to the Children HHC honors Children of Bellevue and the groundbreaking specialized care you provide to our city’s youngest residents. Your unwavering support for pediatric excellence ensures that every child gets a healthy start. Children of Bellevue helps make Bellevue one of the best public hospitals in the nation. HHC congratulates the honorees: Jerry Pinkney, José Andrés, and especially, HHC applauds our own Lynda Curtis for 40 years of caring about children and families. Children of Bellevue PRSRT STD 462 First Avenue, ME-15 U.S. POSTAGE New York, NY 10016 PAID PERMIT NO. 1084 [email protected] NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 212.562.4130 Toast www.childrenofbellevue.org to the Children 2014 SAVE THE DATE TUESDAY,450 East APRIL 29th 29,Street 2014 | New York, NY 10016 7:30 - 10:00 PM VIPs are invited to join us at 6:30PM Riverpark 450 EastEVENING 29th Street | New York, NYAGENDA 10016 HOST SPONSORS Riverpark and ApellaTM CHILDREN’S CHAMPION Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. 6:30 PM VIP Reception and Silent Auction Begins CORPORATE HONOREE Joel Marcus, Chairman, CEO and Founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. CULINARY HONOREE Jacques Pépin, Chef CHILDREN’S 7:30 LITERACY PM HONOREE General Jon Scieszka Admission, Author Begins 8:15 PM Award Presentations/Live Auction 9:30 PM Silent Auction Closes 10:00 PM Event Concludes/Silent Auction Check Out 10:30 PM After Party at Whitman & Bloom CONTENTS Event Sponsors 5 Dignitary Letters 7 Letter from the President 17 Letter from Director of Development 18 HOST & HONOREES 20 HOST - Tom Colicchio, “Top Chef”, Event Founder CHILDREN’S LITERACY HONOREE - Jerry Pinkney, Illustrator CULINARY HONOREE - José Andrés, Chef CORPORATE HONOREE - Lynda D. Curtis, Senior Vice President, South Manhattan Healthcare Network Meet the Toast to the Children 2014 Committee 25 Jerry Pinkney’s Favorite Recipe 31 José Andrés’s Favorite Recipe 32 Lynda D. Curtis’s Favorite Recipe 34 Participating Restaurants, Wine & Beverages 51 Event Committee and Board Members 59 EVENT SPONSORS HOST SPONSORS Ron Longe and Jerome Grant TM Riverpark & Apella Megan Lyons Margaret McHugh, MD and Richard Schulhoff CHILDREN’S BENEFACTOR Drs. Alan and Mary Mendelsohn Royalty Pharma Helen and George Niblock Kevin and Kristina O’Leary Jessica and Michael O’Mary CHILDREN’S ACHIEVER Roslyn and Vincent Palusci, MD Arrowgrass Capital Partners (US) LP Megan and William Schatz Bombay Sapphire Helen and Nick Stephan Crothall Healthcare, Inc. Juan and Stephanie Torruella Rebecca Gordon and Andrew Stark Susi and Peter Wunsch Johnson Controls Inc. Anna Zou, MD Roche TCRC, Inc. CHILDREN’S BELIEVER MEDIA SPONSORS Baltic Trading, Ltd. Food and Wine CHILDREN’S SUPPORTER Greater NY Hospital Association GOLD SPONSORS Health and Hospitals Corporation Bravo MetroPlus Health Plan Margaret and Daniel Loeb- Third Point Foundation Reyne Macadaeg FRIENDS Carolyn and Jeff Meckler Barbara and Stanley Arkin River Renal Services, Inc. Bill and Melissa Belleville Marc Bothwell and Mary Chan Mary Ann Chiasson and Gerd Grieninger Barbara Cicatelli and Jennifer Havens SILVER SPONSOR Daphne Coelho-Adams Bellevue Hospital Center Jennifer and Tom Davidson Jennifer and Robert Dowd Constance and Benard Dreyer, MD Jean Folsom and Andrew Glassman Randi Glickberg and Claude Eddo Steven Frank Jodie and Jason Fries Judith Keating Kimberly Keating Peter Kohner and Margaret Walsh Every attempt has been made to accurately and correctly list all the names of our donors as of April 1, 2014. 5 EVENT SPONSORS, continued THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING Josh Beckerman - The Foodie Magician FOR THEIR GENEROUS Bloomingdale’s MONETARY DONATIONS Canvas on Demand The Chew Tom Colicchio $2500 AND UP The Cripple of Inishmaan Au Bon Pain Robert Diamond and Marie Norton Eleanor’s Best Assorted Jams Food & Wine UP TO $1000 Martin L Keating Marc Abramowitz Lands’ End Steve Alexander Harmen and Reyne van der Linde Sharon and Stephen Bassock Macy’s Parade and Entertainment Group Sarah Bricknell The Marrow Michelle R. Clayman Meatless Mondays Linda and James Farmerie Alix Milne Nancy Kliot and Steven Straus Penguin Books Marcia Meckler Robert Talbott Elayne and Barry Moss The Public Theater Bess Oransky and Craig de Laurier Riedel Wine Glasses Rory Riggs Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Maxine and Stephen Sands Amy M. Rosenberg Valerie Sisko and Anthony Spatarella Sequential Brands Group The Shakespeare Society UP TO $250 Signature Theatre Stephen Barone Slovenian Premium Wines Lisa and Edmund Cohen Peter J. Bohan & David Temkin Marilyn Connelly Theater For a New Audience Erica Desai Think Food Group Kristen and Marc Glosserman Tiffany Ellen Goldsmith-Vein Washington Nationals Baseball Club Renee Khatami West Side Tennis Club Brenda Kohn, MD John Wobensmith Karen and Ronald Rosbruch Dani Zuccheri/Dani Yoga Emily Rothschild Michael Scavio Beth Stubenbord GIFT BAG DONORS Elaine Winters Food & Wine Gibson USA Kyle Books SILENT AUCTION DONORS Lands’ End Abby Cope Photography Octopus Books USA Alice Lipping Digital Art Roche, TCRC Michael Aram Running Press Book Publishers Darren Bagert Wild Things Every attempt has been made to accurately and correctly list all the names of our donors as of April 1, 2014. 6 7 T H E C I T Y O F N E W Y ORK O FFICE OF THE M AYOR N E W Y ORK , NY 1 0 0 0 7 April 29, 2014 Dear Friends: It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the 18th Annual Toast to the Children, benefiting Children of Bellevue, Inc. It is vitally important that we provide young people from every borough and background with opportunities that will enable them to grow to their fullest potential. This has long been the mission of Children of Bellevue, which provides invaluable support and comfort to children in need. Through psychiatric treatment, child protection and development services, its innovative Video Interaction Project, and more, this outstanding organization ensures that Bellevue Hospital Center’s youngest patients and their families receive the care and treatment they need. I am proud to join tonight in toasting not only the brave children at Bellevue who battle illness and trauma each day, but also CoB for their dedication to improving the health and futures of young New Yorkers. On behalf of our great city, congratulations to tonight’s honorees – Lynda D. Curtis, José Andrés, and Jerry Pinkney. Please accept my best wishes for a wonderful evening and continued success. Sincerely, Bill de Blasio Mayor 8 9 April 29, 2014 Dear Friends: Please accept my salutations as you gather for the Children of Bellevue, Inc.’s 18th Annual Food and Wine Tasting Event: A Toast to the Children. I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize the outstanding work of the Children of Bellevue, Inc., its leadership and this year’s honorees on this auspicious occasion. As the fundraising entity of Bellevue Hospital Center, the Children of Bellevue provides vital secondary pediatric medical support ranging from the Children’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program to its Reach Out and Read Program, and Frances L. Loeb Child Protection and Development Center. Founded in the 1940’s, Children of Bellevue holistically assists underserved children reach their full potential through initiatives including asthma treatments and assisting at-risk youths. Today, Bellevue Hospital Center and Children of Bellevue are committed more than ever to offer the most comprehensive healthcare and patient services available. I applaud your commitment and dedication to providing New Yorkers with quality healthcare services. Additionally, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate this year’s honorees: Lynda D. Curtis, former CEO, Bellevue Hospital Center, and now Senior Vice President, South Manhattan Healthcare Network, this year’s Corporate Honoree; Jose Andres, Award Winning Chef, TV Personality and Author, this year’s Culinary Honoree; and Jerry Pinkney, Award Winning Children’s Book Illustrator, this year’s Children’s Literacy Honoree. Your support and encouragement of the Children of Bellevue allows Bellevue Hospital Center to flourish as an institution of excellence. Thank you for your continued commitment to the Children of Bellevue and Bellevue Hospital Center. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication and hard work. I know that the Children of Bellevue, Inc. will continue to flourish for many years to come. Best wishes for a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Charles E. Schumer United States Senator 10 11 BRAD HOYLMAN RANKING MINORITY MEMBER: 27TH SENATE DISTRICT CONSUMER PROTECTION INVESTIGATIONS DISTRICT OFFICE AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 322 EIGHTH AVENUE, SUITE 1700 COMMITTEES: NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001 PHONE: (212) 633-8052 CODES FAX: (212) 633-8096 THE SENATE CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY OFFICE ROOM 413 ALBANY CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BLDG HEALTH ALBANY, NY 12247 JUDICIARY PHONE: (518) 455-2451 FAX: (518) 426-6846 LIBRARIES EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: HOYLMAN.NYSENATE.GOV April 29, 2014 Dear Friends: It is with great pleasure that I extend greetings to all of you as you gather at the 18th annual Toast to the Children gala in support of the Children of Bellevue Inc. As you know, Children of Bellevue has 65 years of experience advocating for pediatric patients and their families, and provides unparalleled early childhood development and school-readiness programs for children at risk of falling behind due to family poverty. By distributing books, nurturing children with psychiatric disorders, and helping victims of abuse and neglect recover, Children of Bellevue has made a tangible impact on the lives of kids from all over the community.