 2nd Annual Casino Night on the Waterfront
The PMC Auxiliary's 2nd Annual Casino Night on the Waterfront was a HUGE SUCCESS – generating more than $10,000 to support the PMC Foundation! More than 220 attendees enjoyed a fabulous all-night reception while they tried their luck at Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Poker, Craps and Roulette. Raffle prizes were awarded and the event's BIG 50-50 RAFFLE winner ($5,400) was Joe Lazicki, Director of PMC's Physical Plant. Casino Night was presented by the Ambulatory Center for Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Lorenzo Food Group, Inc., and Palermo's Pastry Shop.
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 30th Anniversary Pledges
Soar
Above $4.8 Million
The PMC Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Campaign was publicly launched in November 2007, and over 800 local residents, businesses, physicians and Palisades employees have already pledged more than $4.8 million to support the future growth of the Medical Center and the Harborage. On May 20, more than 50 loyal donors attended a special reception at Palisades for the unveiling of the Foundation's new Donor Recognition Wall.
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 John C. Meditz Named Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
PMC Foundation Chairman John C. Meditz was named the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - New Jersey Chapter. Meditz is widely recognized as the driving force that helped establish the Foundation in 1999. and he recently made a bold statement about his strong support for the Medical Center when he made a personal pledge of $1 million to support the 30th Anniversary Campaign.
 Honoring Our Doctors
To commemorate Doctors Day, many supporters of the PMC Foundation chose to make special tribute donations to honor their favorite physicians. Palisades also celebrated Doctors’ Day with a lively reception at Frank’s Waterside in North Bergen. More than 80 doctors and their family members enjoyed great food, dancing and spirits throughout the night.
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 18th Annual Palisades Classic
The dreary weather could not dampen the spirits of the more than 100
golfers who hit the links at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus to
support the PMC Foundation. The 18th Annual Palisades Classic, which
was presented by Sodexho Corporation, turned out to be the Medical
Center’s most successful golf event ever – generating more than
$140,000 in net proceeds. The day of golf at one of the top 100
courses in the nation was followed by a lavish, but casual, cocktail
and dinner reception.
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 National Volunteer Week
On May 2, Palisades Medical Center celebrated National Volunteer Week by holding a special luncheon at Frank’s Waterside to recognize the tireless efforts of its dedicated volunteers. In 2007, volunteers provided more than 22,000 hours of service at Palisades. That equates to more than $500,000 in service value, according to the State of New Jersey. Volunteers also helped raise thousands of dollars for the PMC Foundation through the Gift Shop, the Thrift Shop and Auxiliary fundraising activities. During the Volunteer Luncheon, Bruce J. Markowitz, President & CEO of Palisades Medical Center, presented corsages to Pearl Reis of West New York and Joan Venino of Fort Lee for 30 years of volunteer service. Reis and Venino were active volunteers when the Medical Center moved to its North Bergen Waterfront location in 1978.
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 TD Banknorth Supports Faith-Based Community Outreach
The TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation recently made a generous $50,000 donation that will help improve the health and wellness of low-income residents throughout Hudson and southern Bergen Counties. The contribution will support Palisades’ Faith-Based Community Outreach Program that works throughout the year to bring healthcare education, screenings, and affordable treatment referrals to local families within their places of worship.
 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards $180,000 Grant to Palisades
Palisades Medical Center has been awarded a $180,000 grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) through its New Jersey Health Initiatives program to participate in a statewide initiative to improve cardiac care to all patients and reduce racial and ethnic health disparities for African American and Latino patients with heart failure.
 W.I.B. Breakfast
Hudson County’s Workforce Investment Board (W.I.B.) recently held a breakfast meeting at Palisades Medical Center’s City Lights Café. Attendees learned about the hospital’s latest programs and services and were encouraged to support the PMC Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Campaign. The Hudson County W.I.B. is responsible for the planning, policy guidance, and oversight of the entire workforce development system in our area.
 2007 Star Stream Ball
The beautiful Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange served as the perfect setting as the 2007 Star Stream Ball brought together nearly 400 public officials, medical professionals and community members to honor the Founders of Palisades and Medical Staff President Hector L. Florentino, MD. The event also kicked-off a yearlong celebration of Palisades Medical Center’s 30th Anniversary on the Hudson River waterfront. Attendees were treated to a grand welcome from trumpeters before enjoying an evening of great food and spirits and lively music and dancing.
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 Palisades Medical Center's first-ever
Casino Night
It was an exciting evening on the waterfront as more than 150 people enjoyed Palisades Medical Center's first-ever Casino Night. The event featured great food and drinks, and attendees were entertained by magicians as they tested their skills at roulette, blackjack, craps and other Casino games. Many lucky winners walked home with great raffle prizes, including an Atlantic City Getaway (courtesy of PNC Bank in North Bergen), a Sterling Silver Pianegonda Necklace (courtesy of D'amore Jewelers), a Spirit Cruises' Dinner for 4 (courtesy of Sodexho) and a 27” Flat Tube TV (courtesy of Weeks Lerman Distribution, Inc.). The night ended with the drawing of PMC's Big 50-50 raffle, which was won by Sharon Doherty, LPN, Assistant PCC at the Harborage. All proceeds from the event supported the PMC Foundation.
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 Ben & Jerry's Grand Opening
Supports PMC Foundation
West New York Mayor Sal Vega and hundreds of local families recently spent a fun-filled afternoon on Riverwalk Place during the Grand Opening of the new Ben
& Jerry's Scoop Shop. Ice cream lovers of all ages enjoyed the carnival-like atmosphere that featured live music, clowns, mascots, prizes, giveaways and other entertainment. Sibel
and Pierre Berberoglu, owners of the new Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop, organized the special community event and generously donated $200 from the event's proceeds to support the PMC Foundation.
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 Auxiliary Volunteers Donate $15,000
Palisades Medical Center's Auxiliary, a team of dedicated volunteers that works throughout the year to support Palisades Medical Center and its patients, recently presented a $15,000 donation to the PMC Foundation. The generous donation was the result of several recent fundraising activities organized by the Auxiliary, including raffles, a bake sale, an Under the Stars waterfront event, and a special Night at the Races at the Meadowlands.
 Riverside Wine Merchants and Sabor Latin Bistro Tasting Event Raises $2,800
More than 80 people recently attended a special Wine and Food Tasting at Sabor Latin Bistro in North Bergen to help support the PMC Foundation. Attendees were treated to an array of wines from Riverside Wine Merchants and samples of Sabor's continental cuisine spiced to a Latin beat.
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 K. Hovnanian Homes Builds a Strong Partnership with PMC
K. Hovnanian Homes, one of the nation's top homebuilders and the largest builder in New Jersey, recently made a powerful commitment to support the needs of residents throughout Hudson and Southern Bergen counties by making a generous $125,000 donation to the PMC Foundation.
 Thrift Shop Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
For ten years, local residents have been flocking to PMC's Thrift Shop on Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park to find great merchandise at very low prices. Local people and businesses have also enjoyed how easy the thrift shop makes it to donate items and get tax receipts in one simple process.
 TD Banknorth and Arthur E. Imperatore
Honored During Autumn Ball
More than 300 business leaders, public officials and local residents recently came together to honor TD Banknorth and Arthur E. Imperatore for their philanthropic support of the PMC Foundation. The 2006 Autumn Ball, which was held at the Glenpointe Marriott in Teaneck, NJ, featured a New York theme and included street performers, foods from New York's finest neighborhoods and a Coney Island-style photo booth to make attendees feel like they were truly in
"The Big Apple." TD Banknorth was honored with PMC's 2006 Star Stream Award for its loyal support. Imperatore also received special honors for his generous philanthropic efforts, and PMC established the Arthur E. Imperatore Legacy Society to recognize donors who generously support the PMC Foundation well beyond their lifetime through bequests, charitable trusts and gift annuities.
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 Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Holds Book Drive for Children
Customers at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Edgewater purchased and donated new books for children in pediatric care at Palisades Medical Center. Barnes & Noble's Michael Marmo, Paulette Ulisse, and Neda Rose helped organize and promote the book drive.
 Imperatore Pledges $2,000,000 Bequest
to PMC Foundation
Arthur E. Imperatore Sr., a resident of Weehawken, recently made a bold statement about his lifelong commitment to our community by generously pledging a $2,000,000 bequest to support the PMC Foundation in North Bergen, New Jersey. The bequest will help build the endowment to support the programmatic and capital needs of Palisades Medical Center and the Harborage to ensure the continued creation and improvement of new healthcare services, facilities and medical technologies.
 A Night at the Races
Dozens of local residents recently took a trip to the Meadowlands Racetrack for a special fundraising activity to support the Palisades Medical Center Foundation. A Night at the Races was organized by Palisades Medical Center's Auxiliary, a team of dedicated volunteers that work throughout the year to support the hospital and its patients.
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