Spirit of the Season: Over 35 Years of Giving

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Spirit of the Season: Over 35 Years of Giving

Spirit of the Season: Over 35 Years of GivingSpirit of the Season: Over 35 Years of GivingSpirit of the Season: Over 35 Years of Giving
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Join us on Friday, December 6th at Citi Field

Cocktails, dinner, joy, laughter, and our one-of-a-kind singalong. 

Event Details

Make your reservation or donation today

Link to reservations and event site

Spirit of the Season 2023

Enjoy this 2-minute video of last year's event!

 

Video

Spirit of the Season 2022

Sharing her story

Getting things going

Getting things going

Eileen Fogarty shares her story as the Unit's Recreational Therapist for 25 years!  Eileen is the heart and soul of the Unit. 

Getting things going

Getting things going

Getting things going

The energy in the room builds as Tom White and John Asselta take the podium for our live auction. 

A special guest

Getting things going

Bob Regan shares his message

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 Regan shares his message

... and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Bob Regan shares his message

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.

12 Days of Christmas

... and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

... and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Four Calling Birds are getting ready for the dramatic rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas that has made our event extra special. 

... and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

... and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

... and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

BIG NEWS!

Because of your generousity, we are now serving more than 100 residents at TWO Archcare facilities

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.  

Archcare at Terence Cardinal Cooke Healthcare Center in Manhattan, home of the Mary and Jim White Center for the Care of People with Huntington's Disease.

Archcare at Ferncliff, located in Rhinebeck, NY, has more than 60 beds for HD residents.

Mary & Jim White Unit for People with Huntington's Disease

Over 35 Years of Care

What is Huntington's Disease?

Over 35 Years of Care

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.

What We Do

What is Huntington's Disease?

Over 35 Years of Care

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 

Mary and Jim White HD Unit  

1249 5th Avenue New York, NY


Center for Neurological Diseases

ArchCare at Ferncliff 

Ferncliff Road, Rhinebeck, NY

What is Huntington's Disease?

What is Huntington's Disease?

What is Huntington's Disease?

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.

Contact us

Donate by check

Donate by check

Please contact Mary White Moore at

 mary@spiritoftheseason.org

Donate by check

Donate by check

Donate by check

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  

Matching Gifts

Donate by check

Matching Gifts

  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. 


HD in the News

 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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Link to our site for tickets and donations. Online raffles and auction will be live in November.

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