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Clockwise from top left: Yvonne Marki, HackensackUMC, Family Promise, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative
MARCH OF DIMES Attendees at the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction at The Terrace at Biagio’s in Paramus enjoyed an evening featuring some of the area’s finest culinary offerings and participated in a live auction. Funds raised from the event will help March of Dimes in its efforts
to improve the lives of mothers and babies through grants, educational programs and advocacy. Left: Guests participating in the silent auction. Middle: Lauren Shur, Alex Gorant and Rita Guarna. Right: Gadi Gilan and Maleigha Liburdi
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HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Physician Dr. Rummana Aslam and researchers
The National Council of Jewish Women made a check donation to the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative. Above: Amanda Missey, Gladys Laden, Ruth Seitelman and Marcia Levy
Dr. Sujatha Iyengar and Dr. David Schwartz of Hackensack University Medical Center each received the Innovator Award at the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame dinner for their efforts toward improving lives through technology. The ceremony at the W Hoboken Hotel honored researchers, physicians and graduate students for their work. Left: Anthony DelCampo, Rummana Aslam and Andrew Pecora. Right: David Schwartz and Sujatha Iyengar
FAMILY PROMISE OF BERGEN COUNTY More than 2,700 guests enjoyed an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner and a silent auction at Family Promise of Bergen County’s 30th Annual Gala. Held at Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack, the event raised funds for Family Promise and its efforts to provide shelter and support to Bergen County families in need.
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The event also honored organization founder and President Emerita Nancy Woods for dedicating her life to helping homeless working families. Left: Barbara Gallagher, Gary Roth, Sarah Frink and Paul Shackford. Right: Mary Jane Holzmann, William Holzmann, Barbara Shackford, Daniel Boyer, Diana Morris, Howard Mackey and Marsha Mackey
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