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EVENTS benefits of long term treatment and the power of recovery.” Two awards will also be presented during the evening. The President’s Award will be given to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, a foundation committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. The 2016 Visionary Award will be presented to Rocco Marotta, MD, PhD, for his outstanding work as a psychiatrist in Silver Hill Hospital’s Transitional Living Program. For the past eight years, Dr. Marotta has shown exceptional compassion and dedication to his patients and their families. His outstanding work has been crucial to the excellence and evolution of the Hospital. “It is such an honor to receive the Visionary Award at this year’s Giving Hope Gala,” he said. “As a psychiatrist for more than 20 years, I understand the difficulties of mental illness and addiction for individuals and their families. I am deeply committed to Silver Hill’s mission of providing exemplary treatment and creating a healthy and supportive environment for our patients. I feel that what sets us apart at Silver Hill is our ability to establish lasting relationships with our patients, their families and our clinical teams. We all are most grateful to those who support the Giving Hope Gala each year, because their generosity enables us to help more patients along the path to recovery and as they transition back to their home, family and community.” The Giving Hope Gala includes dinner, dancing, a live auction, and an after-party with guests dancing to the sounds of DJ Cassidy. The Gala is a fundraiser for the Patient Financial Aid Fund, serving individuals who would benefit from Silver Hill’s long-term residential treatment programs but are without adequate resources to cover the costs. Lucas Hunt will serve as auctioneer during the evening, making sure that everyone can contribute to such a worthy cause with great fun. This year, Sadri Garakani is the Giving Hope Gala Honorary Chair, with Todd Hollander and Audrey Zinman serving as Co-Chairs. Amir Garakani, MD, and Matthew Griepp, MD, are the Junior Committee Co-Chairs. The Honorary Committee includes such illustrious names as: Jennifer L. Ashton, MD; David Blaine; Anna Bulgari; DJ Cassidy; Dick Cavett; Daniel Day-Lewis; Ron Delsener; Tommy Hilfiger; Peter and Mary Kalikow; Lawrence Kudlow; Cyndi Lauper; Marsha Linehan, PhD; Susan Sarandon; Donna and Phillip Satow; Nancy Stillerman; Steven Tyler; and James D. Watson, PhD. u
This page, clockwise from top: Amy Fine Collins, Geoffrey Bradfield, and Gigi Grimstad; Melissa Errico, Todd Hollander, and Natalia Bulgari; Buster Poindexter performing; Bettina Zilkha, Prince Dimitri
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the Silver Hill Hospital Development Office at (203) 801-2307 or gala@silverhillhospital.org.
of Yugoslavia, and Anna Bulgari. Opposite page: Larry Kudlow, who has been a recipient of the President’s Award from Silver Hill Hospital (above); Colin Quinn and Dr. Sigurd Ackerman (below). NOVEMBER 2016 91