Cocktails, dinner, joy, laughter, and our one-of-a-kind singalong.
Eileen Fogarty shares her story as the Unit's Recreational Therapist for 25 years! Eileen is the heart and soul of the Unit.
The energy in the room builds as Tom White and John Asselta take the podium for our live auction.
Dr. Tony Lechich was the medical director for the Unit for many years. His contributions to HD care, diagnosis and treatment are recognized around the world.
Bob has been our evening's highlight for many years. This year he also shared his beautiful song, "You Raise Me Up". Here Bob kicks off our singalong with his sister Liz McEntee.
Four Calling Birds are getting ready for the dramatic rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas that has made our event extra special.
Given the increasing need for quality care for people with HD, we are excited to announce we are expanding our support to the HD residents at Archcare at Ferncliff.
The Spirit of the Season is the fund raising organization for the HD Residents at Cardinal Cooke Healthcare Center and ArchCare at Ferncliff.
Our primary fundraiser is held the first Friday in December at Citi Field. We have auctions, raffles, dinner and cocktails. Highlights include our sing-a-long and 12 Days of Christmas 'pageant'!
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The Spirit of the Season is the fund raising organization for the HD Residents at Cardinal Cooke Healthcare Center and ArchCare at Ferncliff.
Our primary fundraiser is held the first Friday in December at Citi Field. We have auctions, raffles, dinner and cocktails. Highlights include our sing-a-long and 12 Days of Christmas 'pageant'!
Recognized around the world as a leader in HD care, ArchCare serves the largest HD population in the United States.
The mission of ArchCare, the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, is to foster and provide faith based holistic care to frail and vulnerable people unable to fully care for themselves.
We are committed to providing the highest quality of life for the residents through care that goes beyond a hospital to create a home.
The unique care we are able to offer is what makes a difference in the lives of our residents - therapies, events, and physical care as well as much needed equipment, family support, and staff recognition
We are committed to providing the highest quality of life for the residents through care that goes beyond a hospital to create a home.
The unique care we are able to offer is what makes a difference in the lives of our residents - therapies, events, and physical care as well as much needed equipment, family support, and staff recognition.
Stop by for a visit at the
1249 5th Avenue New York, NY
Center for Neurological Diseases
ArchCare at Ferncliff
Ferncliff Road, Rhinebeck, NY
Huntington's Disease is a degenerative brain disorder that erodes a victim's mental capacity and physical control. HD has been described as a combination of ALS, Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease.
HD usually strikes between the ages of 30 and 50 and progresses very slowly, on average 15 years. More than 25,000 Americans suffer with HD. 125,000 are at risk for the disease.
Please contact Mary White Moore at
Please make checks payable to
"Catholic Healthcare Foundation" with "HD Unit" in the memo.
Mail to
ArchCare Attn: Annmarie Covone
205 Lexington Avenue 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10016
Corporate or Matching Gifts: If your company has a matching gifts program, you may be able to increase the value of your donation. The recipient entity is “Catholic Healthcare Foundation, New York, NY” and if you have opportunity to indicate where the funds will be directed, include “The Mary & Jim White HD Unit.
We ask for your prayers of hope and gratitude for our dear friend and hero, Dr. Nancy Wexler.
Learn more in NY Times article:
Haunted by a Gene
A Ken Burns documentary: Genes: An Intimate Story
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