St. Vincent's Westchester Auxiliary Honors Kathie Lee Gifford, Daphne Paul at Annual Luncheon
12/03/2008
Contact: Terri Ezekiel
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Harrison, New York (November 7, 2008) --The Auxiliary Board of St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester honored hospita benefactor Daphne M. Paul of Rye and television personality Kathie Lee Gifford at its 53rd annual luncheon and fashion show held November 6 at the Westchester Country Club in Rye. The event, which raised more than $110,000, also featured a cocktail reception and live fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue of Greenwich, Connecticut.
Kathie Lee Gifford recently joined NBC's Today Show as co-host of the 10:00 a.m. hour. Previously, Ms. Giffordco-hosted Life with Regis and Kathie Lee. She was honored for her many activities on behalf of children and adolescents. Daphne Paul has been a supporter and member of the St. Vincent's Auxiliary since 1978.
The Auxiliary Board of St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester has a 53-year history of organizing highly anticipated social events that offer opportunities to raise awareness and funds in support of the hospital's mission. Proceeds from the 2008 Luncheon and Fashion Show will support the growth and development of St. Vincent's behavioral health centers of excellence in ambulatory care, serving children and families, mature adults, developmentally disabled and chemically dependent individuals in Westchester.
Auxiliary co-chairs of the event were Rita Shea of Bronxville and Mary Jane Haggerty of Rye. Ann Mara of Rye served as chair of the fashion show. Pictured in the photo, seated are Kathie Lee Gifford and Daphne Paul. Standing, from left to right are Dr. Brian Fitzsimmons, executive director for behavioral health services, Ann Mara, Jay Paul, and Auxiliary president Marie Silverman Marich.
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