Welcome to The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation!
The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Good Samaritan Hospital. We create awareness, build goodwill and inspire support to help bring advances in healthcare to our community. The charitable gifts given by donors like you support the hospital’s ongoing investments in healthcare – in building the healthiest community possible.
Your Impact
- Renovation of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
- New operating room equipment and technology
- New Labor & Delivery suites
- New equipment and furniture for the Emergency Department
- Upgrades to the Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program
- Supplies for the Active International Cardiovascular Institute
- Support services for patients of the Center for Breast Health
- Nursing staff development
- Mission Services to support patients and employees facing temporary hardship
- New pelvic floor physical therapy program
- Updates to the Garden of Hope
Ways to Support Your Good Samaritan Hospital
There are many ways to support local healthcare — to help us further invest in clinical advancement, facilities, equipment and technology — through charitable gifts that are most meaningful to you:
Donations and Tributes (In Memory/In Honor)
Make a donation to show your support or pay tribute to someone important to you by making a gift to the hospital to celebrate milestones, or commemorate the passing of a loved one.
Planned Giving
Ensure your legacy through a planned gift for the hospital that can also benefit your family through financial and tax planning.
Impact Society
Make regular donations to automatically donate a specified amount each month.
Grateful Patient and Family Gifts
When words are not enough to express gratitude for the care provided, grateful giving extends that appreciation.
Host a Fundraiser
Put the fun in Fundraiser and host an event — such as a themed party, walk-a-thon, raffle and more — with proceeds donated to your hospital to support the programs that matter to you.
Upcoming Events
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Golf Invitational
Stories of Gratitude
“You weren’t just a number there. They knew my name… When you’re going through something this serious, that kind of personal care makes all the difference.” — Kevin
“The care team explained everything thoroughly and guided me every step of the way. I was home the same day and just two days later I was back at work easing into retirement. I can’t thank the care team enough — their support and the advanced technology helped me get back to the life I love, right where I want to be.” — Gary
Read more inspirational stories from Good Samaritan Hospital »
About Us
Board Officers
Interim Chair
Frederick (Fred) J. Rella, Jr.
Treasurer
Gayle Hirsch, Esq.
Secretary
Aurelius Licata
Board Members
Mark Acker • Joe Allen • Maria Vanessa Cipolla • Joseph DeCicco • Nicholas DeSantis • Danielle DiBenedetto • Phyllis Eig • Mill Etienne, MD, MPH, FAAN • Doug Graubard • Geanette Katz • Kevin Kern • Anthony Kurdziel • Joseph R. Lagana • Mita Pandya • Father Martin Rooney • Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, PhD • Jessica Schwartz, DPT • Frank Stillo
WMCHealth Network Development Team
Irene Tsetsekos, Senior Vice President, Development
Laura deBuys, Principal Gift Officer
Michelle Conrad, Assistant Director of Development
Jessica Franjul-Pena, Assistant Director of Development Operations
Keith Gee, Gift Officer, Western Region
Robyn Halbert, Development Consultant, Operations
Gissal Dobles-Hartnett, Manager, Development Operations
Paul Hochenberg, Gift Officer
Alexis Lynch, Coordinator, Special Events
Thalian Rojas, Coordinator, Development Office
Sade Saddler, Coordinator, Development Operations
Lauren Sheehy, Network Corporate Giving Officer
Howard Siegel, Development Consultant, Campaign Manager and Gift Officer
Hilary Sparling, Director, Central Development Initiatives
Amy Stern, Gift Officer, Western Region
Natalie Surin, Manager, Central Development Initiatives
Cindy VanderPlaat, Development Consultant, Special Events
Marisa Zhafa Bita, Manager, Special Events
Tax ID
13-3400353
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914.493.2575
Foundation@WMCHealth.org
WMCHealth Foundations Development Office
7 Skyline Drive, Suite 385
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Tax ID: 13-3400353
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