The all-volunteer Auxiliary of North Shore University Hospital helped raise $375,000 at its 42nd annual Auxiliary Golf Classic, the proceeds of which will go toward the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at North Shore University Hospital.
After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, more than 270 golfers and guests took part in the charity golf event and dinner at the Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury on July 12. The Auxiliary made a 10-year pledge to raise $2 million toward the NICU at the end of 2016 and are close to achieving it by year’s end.
“The Auxiliary of North Shore University Hospital is a volunteer organization that does so much to make this a vibrant, community-friendly and service-focused hospital,” said Jon Sendach, executive director of NSUH. “I was delighted to see so many people come out to play golf and support the renovation of our NICU. Northwell Health delivers 1 percent of all babies born in the United States and North Shore University Hospital is a premier destination for expectant moms.”
This year’s Auxiliary Golf Classic honored Dr. Michael Nimaroff, senior vice president and executive director of obstetrics and gynecology for Northwell Health as well as Louis C. Ciliberti, founder and CEO of Louis C. Ciliberti & Associates, Ltd.
The Auxiliary of North Shore University Hospital has supported the Manhasset hospital for more than 68 years through a variety of programs, including nursing scholarships and awards, the Chaplain Residency program, memorial services for patients and staff, Child Life, Team Lavender, Stroke Support Club as well as gifts to patients on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and on Christmas Day.
“On behalf of the Auxiliary, we are so proud of what we have accomplished not only at this year’s golf outing, which was an outstanding success, but even during the pandemic,” said Lori Ballen, golf chair and president of the Auxiliary. “While we were not able to hold our usual fundraisers, we were still able to support our heroic staff with donated meals and gifts, as well as present the hospital with $150,000 in 2020 towards our pledge. The Auxiliary’s commitment ensures that the babies and families in our NICU will continue to benefit from superior care in our Silver Beacon Award unit, with enhanced equipment, furniture and finishes that will make all the difference.”
For more information about the Auxiliary of North Shore University Hospital, contact the Volunteer Experience Department at 516-562-4947.
