Twentieth Annual Waldorf Astoria Gala

for:

The Ronald McDonald House

at:

The Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom

301 Park Avenue

New York, NY

Presented By:

The Manhattan Auction House and Foundation Auctions

Time: 6:30 PM Cocktails 7:30 Dinner 8:30 Live Auction by: Foundation Auctions

Master of Ceremonies, Barbara Walters, ABC News and Creator of The View

Honoring:

Gregory J. Fleming, President, Morgan Stanley Investment Management & Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Neil Cole, Chief Executive Officer and President of Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

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Ronald McDonald House New York provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families in a strong, supportive and caring environment which encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems.  Ronald McDonald House New York is the largest facility of its type in the world. The House can accommodate 84 families, and it is filled to capacity almost every night. The House’s location in Manhattan, in close proximity to 13 major cancer treatment centers, draws children and families from across the country and the world, as well as from the metropolitan New York City area.  Since its founding, more than 25,000 families have stayed at Ronald McDonald House New York.

• Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-New York) was officially incorporated in 1978. Since then, it has opened its doors to families with children undergoing cancer therapy in New York City, providing temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
• RMH-New York is the largest pediatric oncology housing facility of its kind in the world and occupies an eleven-story, 79,000-square-foot building located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
• RMH-New York can accommodate 84 families, and it is filled to capacity nearly every night.
• The House’s location in Manhattan, in close proximity to 13 major cancer treatment centers, draws children and families from across the world.
• More than 25,000 families have stayed at the House since its founding. Over the years, our guests have ranged in age from a few days old to 22 years of age.
• Programs and services for our kids and their families are made possible by more than 250 volunteers. On average, our volunteers are with us for at least five years – our longest-running volunteer has generously donated her time to RMH-New York for more than 30 years.
• Our volunteers are of the canine variety as well. Since 2006, 23 certified therapy dogs visit the House on a regular basis and are especially effective in helping to boost morale and social-spiritual wellbeing for kids and their families.
• Many of the children who have stayed at the House over the years have survived their illness and gone on to lead normal, healthy lives.
• RMH-New York engages the community with annual events including Skate with the Greats with the New York Rangers, Winged Foot Golf Outing, Annual Gala at the Waldorf=Astoria, and the New York Pops Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall.
• Over the years, we’ve had children and families from most every state and over 70 countries.

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