2024 Friends of WPH Spring Luncheon April 3, 2024 – The Friends of White Plains Hospital held their annual Spring Luncheon at Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale. Raising almost $30,000, the proceeds from the luncheon will benefit future projected sponsored by the Friends. The day featured an inspiring conversation on how “The Power of Friendship Can Make a Difference” with our guest speaker, Laura Schroff. Thank you to our co-chairs, Leslie Klein and Mary Rogers Brennan, our vendors, Laura Schroff and our attendees for their efforts to ensure a wonderful event! 2024 Bowling for Bears! February 4, 2024 — The Junior Friends of White Plains Hospital held their annual Bowling for Bears event at Bowlero in White Plains, raising more than $10,000! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hospital's pediatric population by enabling us to distribute comfort kits and teddy bears. These comfort kits and bears are tools used to help alleviate stress and aid as a distraction for children during their stay at the Hospital. Thank you to our sponsors and participants for their part in making the event a success! 2023 Gala 2023 White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Classic! July 31, 2023 — The White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Classic was held at Quaker Ridge Golf Club, The event raised more than $550,000 for the Hospital and its advanced medical programs. Thank you to our sponsors and participants for their part in making the event a success! 2023 G3 Girls Got Game May 9, 2023 — The Friends of White Plains Hospital hosted their annual game night, including Mah Jongg, Canasta and Bridge, and raised more than $16,000 for the Hospital! Thanks to our co-chairs, Annette Cappucci and Nancy Clarvit, along with their committee, the event was a huge success! 2023 What the Heck is Happening to my Body?! April 27, 2023 — White Plains Hospital hosted a candid conversation with health experts for women entering their late 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s moderated by WPH Foundation Vice Chair, Dara Gruenberg, at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale. To find out more information about our panelists and their favorite products, click here. 2023 Bowling for Bears February 5, 2023 — The Junior Friends hosted their annual Bowling event at Bowlero and raised more than $11,000! The funds raised support the comfort kits and teddy bears initiative, which are given out to pediatric patients at White Plains Hospital. This initiative was created to help alleviate stress and aid as a distraction for children during their stay. 2022 Better Together Gala October 1, 2022 — The Friends of White Plains Hospital hosted their first in-person Gala since 2019 at Westchester Country Club in Rye. The night raised more than $900,000 for the Hospital and recognized Chief Nursing Officer and EVP of Patient Care Services, Leigh Anne McMahon, for her dedication to her team of nurses and White Plains Hospital! Thank you to our sponsors and guests who made the night spectacular! We look forward to seeing you on October 14, 2023 for this year's event! 2022 White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Classic June 26, 2022 — The White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Classic was held at Quaker Ridge Golf Club, The event raised more than $500,000 for the Hospital and its advanced medical programs. Thank you to our sponsors and participants for their part in making the event a success! We look forward to seeing you on June 26, 2023 for this year's event! 2022 Girls Got Game April 6, 2022 — The Friends hosted their annual game night at Fenway Golf Club, co-chaired by Stefanie Cohen, Amy Hirschhorn and Leslie Klein. The event raised more than $17,000! 2021 White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Classic October 12, 2021—Thank you for joining us at Quaker Ridge Golf Club for the White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Classic - a day of golf, tennis and cards! We honored our healthcare heroes whose tireless commitment helped to ensure that nearly 3,000 COVID-19 patients returned home to their loved ones. Thank you for your support! Honoring our Healthcare Heroes We are excited to honor the Hospital's healthcare heroes at this year’s White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Classic. Our doctors, nurses and team members from every department have exhibited unbelievable strength throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and personify our mission to be exceptional, everyday - even in the most difficult of circumstances. We hope that you will let this amazing group of people know how much their sacrifice means to the community by supporting this special event. The Location Quaker Ridge Golf Club is a premier club in Scarsdale, NY and is one of America's greatest golf courses. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior and has a long history of hosting significant events, including the 1936 Met Open won by Bryon Nelson. It has also hosted the Metropolitan Golf Association's (MGA) other two major championships – the Met Amateur and the Ike – and annually hosts its Hochster Memorial. On the national stage, it stands as one of just three U.S. venues to have hosted both the Walker Cup (1997) and Curtis Cup (2018). Quaker Ridge Golf Club recently completed a club-wide renovation of its clubhouse and pro shop, adding a fitness center, golf simulation and an expanded dining room and patio. We are thrilled to be partnering with Quaker Ridge again on this year's event. The Day and Winners Along with a golf tournament, for the first time, the Friends of White Plains Hospital offered a tennis round robin clinic in the morning, as well as cards in the afternoon located in tent adjacent to clubhouse. Golf Closest to the Hole #13: Steve Tepper 5'11" Longest Drive #16 - Men: Andrew Suzman Longest Drive #16 - Women: Barbara Sirna Low Net Team: Kevin Donoghue, Sean Leyden, Sal Puccio, Andrew Schulson - 22 Low Gross Team: James Lin, Brendan Conley, Jason Spacek -5 2nd Low Net Team: Michael Barbara, George Heinemann, James Ingersoll, John Sanchez -18 Tennis Euching Lin Jason Holdych Kimberly Barber Nancy Clarvit Pam Kerlan Sponsors Cocktail reception sponsors Nancy and Chuck Clarvit Geralyn and Ralph Della Cava Course refreshment sponsors White Plains Hospital Medical & Dental Staff Caddy sponsor Golf cart sponsor Golf breakfast sponsor Putting green and driving range sponsor The Sganga Family Golf course sponsor Jeri and Andrew Casden, MD Leslie and Jordan Klein The Lupin Foundation Jonathan Spitalny The Tucker Family 2020 Bowling for Bears Jan. 26, 2020—Thank you to everyone who attended the Junior Friends of White Plains Hospital's 5th Annual Bowling for Bears event. We hope you had a great time! 2019 Friends "The Best is Yet to Come" BASH Nov. 16, 2019—Thank you for making the Best is Yet to Come BASH such a success!You helped us raise significant funds for White Plains Hospital's Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery.The evening was a tribute to the following volunteers in Building A Spectacular Hospital: Wendy Berk Kathleen Winterroll Lucy Schmolka Alan Waxenberg Erik Larsen, MD It was such a special nigh,t and we are so pleased that you were able to join us. Together, we can continue to transform the lives of the patients and families we serve. What the Heck is Happening to my Body?! Oct. 24, 2019—Special thanks to our guests, featured panelists and event committee. We hope all those who attended found the discussion both engaging and informative. We hope to plan a similar event in the future. 2019 White Plains Hospital / Mariano Rivera Celebrity Golf & Party Jun. 24, 2019—The weather couldn't have been better on Monday for this year's White Plains Hospital / Mariano Rivera Celebrity Golf Tournament & Party. The bright sunshine was a beautiful complement to a wonderful day, which raised $800,000 for our Hospital and the Mariano Rivera Foundation. Special thanks go to all of the participants and sponsors who generously contributed to the success of the event. We had a great group of celebrity guests including Bruce Beck, Johnny Damon, Dylan Dreyer, and so many others from the sports and entertainment worlds. More than 250 golfers enjoyed a gourmet breakfast, followed by 19 holes at Quaker Ridge Golf Club and Winged Foot Golf Club, home of the 2020 US Open. A lovely cocktail reception and dinner capped off the day. Your generous support will make a big difference in improving the health and wellness of our community. If you would still like to contribute, please call 914.849.GIVE (914.849.4483) Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you at next year's tournament! 2019 Spring Luncheon June 4, 2019—The Friends of White Plains Hospital held their annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, June 4th. If you weren't able to be there, you missed a wonderful event and inspiring presentation by keynote speaker and co-host of Today with Hoda and Jenna, Jenna Bush Hager. Jenna spoke about the values instilled upon her that prioritized honesty, compassion and kindness above all else. In addition to Jenna's engaging storytelling, longtime Friends and Board of Directors member Ann Edwards received the first annual Ripple Award for her 50+ years of service to White Plains Hospital, and four local high school seniors were recognized for their volunteerism at the hospital. The day inspired all of us with powerful examples of connection, compassion and the importance of taking an active role in our communities. A short video featuring highlights of the day We hope to see you on November 16 for the Friends of White Plains Hospital's "The Best is Yet to Come" BASH! Answer to Cancer May 5—This year's Answer to Cancer was a great success raising nearly $150,000! Hundreds of people showed up in the rain to support White Plains Hospital's Center for Cancer Care and we could not be more grateful. Support for Answer to Cancer from our community demonstrates the passion and commitment we all share for having compassionate cancer care, close to home. Thank you again for supporting us and we look forward to seeing you at next year's Answer to Cancer! G3 - Girls Got Game April 3—Thank you to all who joined us for the Friends of White Plains Hospital's G3 - Girls Got Game event! Bowling for Bears Jan. 27—Thank you to everyone who attended the Friends of White Plains Hospital's 3rd Annual Bowling for Bears event. We hope you had a great time! Thanks to you and other supporters, the bowling event was a great success. We raised more than $17,500 in net revenue. Funds will be used to support pediatric patient services. White Plains Hospital's Emergency Department, which regularly handles pediatric emergencies, frequently reports that the pediatric experience is improved with these teddy bears. They are a wonderful comfort to our pediatric patients and their parents. Thank you again for your generosity and support. We hope you'll be able to join us at one of our upcoming events! 125th Anniversary Gala Celebration Sept. 29—What a night! Thank you, thank you, thank you! We had fun. We raised funds. And, we felt incredibly inspired to continue to grow and evolve as we move into the next chapter of the Hospital's future. Thank you for joining us and supporting our work. The feedback so far has been wonderful. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner in a beautiful location, had engaging conversations with friends old and new, danced the night away, viewed a spectacular firework display, and felt a renewed excitement about the Hospital's vision. We are proud to announce that 800 people joined us at the 125th Anniversary Gala raising more than one million dollars in net revenue. This marks the most successful event for the Hospital in its 125-year history. We will continue to build on this success with the support of our friends and community in the months ahead. There is so much more we can accomplish if we do it together. It was such a special night and we are so pleased that you were able to join us. If you did not get a chance to participate in the live auction, you still have the opportunity to Invest in the Future of the Hospital. Visit and "like" our Facebook page for more photos! Cheers to 125 more years! 2018 White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Celebrity Golf Tournament & Party June 25, 2018—Special thanks to everyone who joined us at this year's White Plains Hospital/Mariano Rivera Celebrity Golf Tournament & Party. More than 45 celebrities joined us on the golf course and for dinner raising significant funds to benefit White Plains Hospital and The Mariano Rivera Foundation. Your support of this event will go a long way in making an impact on the health and wellness of our community. Visit & "Like" our Facebook for more photos! 2018 Answer to Cancer May 20, 2018—Thank you so much for joining us at Answer to Cancer on Sunday! We had over 300 attendees and the feedback has been wonderful! The benefit was a great success raising more than $100,000 for White Plains Hospital's Center for Cancer Care. Your support of Answer to Cancer demonstrates the passion and commitment we all share for having compassionate cancer care, close to home. To view more photos from the event, please "Like" our White Plains Hospital Foundation Facebook page. Thank you again for joining us and we look forward to seeing you at next year's Answer to Cancer event! View the Answer to Cancer 5K road race results 2018 G3 Girls Got Game April 8, 2018—G3 Girls Got Game 2018 Thank you so much for your support of our G3 Girls Got Game 2018 event. We hope you had a great time! 2017 IMAGINE Gala Sept. 17, 2017—IMAGINE Gala 2017 2017 Annual WPH/Mariano Rivera Celebrity Golf Tournament June 26, 2017—2nd Annual WPH/Mariano Rivera Celebrity Golf Tournament Winged Foot Golf Club and Quaker Ridge Golf Club Thank you so much for your support of White Plains Hospital and Mariano Rivera's Celebrity golf event. We hope you had a great time! 2017 G3 Girls Got Game April 9, 2017—Thank you so much for your support of White Plains Hospital's Girls got Game event. We had a great night! With attendees playing Mah Jongg, Bridge and Canasta, the event was a huge success and raised more than $16,000 in net revenue for funds that will be used to support pediatric patient services at White Plains Hospital. We hope you'll be able to join us at one of our upcoming events! 2017 Spring Luncheon Feb. 13, 2017—Spring Luncheon Thank you so much for your support of White Plains Hospital's Spring Luncheon event. Thank you to our three panelists, Dr. Adams, Dr. Kaporis, and Ilyse Schapiro, our Emcee Melissa Garcia, and Toyoko Yasui, RN for providing a holistic introduction to the afternoon. Our fashion show was a huge hit thanks to Athleta, Lord & Taylor, and our fabulous models! The event was a success and raised more than $7,000 in net revenue for funds that will be used to support pediatric patient services at White Plains Hospital. We hope you'll be able to join us at one of our upcoming events! 2017 2nd Annual Bowling for Bears Jan. 29, 2017—2nd Annual Bowling for Bears Bowlmor Lanes, White Plains Thank you so much for your support of White Plains Hospital's Bowling for Bears event. We hope you had a great time! Thanks to you and other supporters, the bowling event was a great success. We raised more than $5,000 in net revenue. Funds will be used to support pediatric patient services. White Plains Hospital's Emergency Department, which regularly handles pediatric emergencies, frequently reports that the pediatric experience is improved with these teddy bears. They are a wonderful comfort to our pediatric patients and their parents. Thank you again for your generosity and support. We hope you'll be able to join us at one of our upcoming events!
