White Plains, NY (May, 2011) – The White Plains Hospital’s auxiliary held its Annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, April 13th at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison. Part of the proceeds from the event will go to the Hospital’s Caregivers Support program- a program designed to provide support, resources, and services to the many caregivers of loved ones facing illness at White Plains Hospital. Still in its first year, the program has already provided support for thousands of caregivers.

This year’s luncheon was highlighted by guest speaker Gail Sheehy, author of “Passages In Caregiving-Turning Chaos into Confidence.” She spoke about her own challenges and personal experiences as a caregiver and how she learned to turn the stressful, life-altering situation into a safely-navigated journey from which she could benefit.

“Having Sheehy as a guest speaker at this year’s luncheon fits in with the Auxiliary’s strong interest in the Caregiver Support Program at White Plains Hospital,” said Co-President of the Auxiliary Michele Schoenfeld of White Plains. “We are pleased to contribute part of the proceeds from the luncheon to the continued growth and success of this program.”

The Caregivers Support Program is financed entirely through community donations and the help of the Auxiliary of White Plains Hospital.

The Auxiliary thanks the all the generous sponsors of the event, with a special thanks to The House of Flowers in Mamaroneck, for the centerpieces, Auxiliary members, Nancy Clarvit, of Scarsdale and Susan Yubas, of Harrison for their donation of copies of Ms. Sheehy’s book for all attendees, and Willow Ridge Country Club for its hospitality.

The Luncheon Committee, Barbara Ramsdell, Rachel Chalchinsky, Barbara Loucks, Susan Yubas, Michele Schoenfeld, Annette Cappucci, Barbara Schwarz, Cindy Frenchman	White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, Guest Speaker Gail Sheehy, Beth Roach.
WPH CEO and President Jon B. Schandler, Susan Yubas, Guest Speaker Gail Sheehy, WPH Board Chair Mike Divney, Rachel Chalchinsky, Michele Schoenfeld, Annette Cappucci, Barbara Schwarz