Monthly Archive
Volunteers Bring Spring Flowers to the St. Mary’s Grounds
May 23, 2007
Bayside, NY – Spring is in the air at St. Mary’s. Plants are budding, flowers are blooming, and bold, beautiful colors now grace our landscape – thanks to two wonderful volunteer groups who visited St. Mary’s. On two separate days in May, friends from XL Global Services and Goldman Sachs traded office space for open space to “beautify” the grounds of St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside.
Miracle Child Returns Home
May 22, 2007
BAYSIDE, NY, May 22, 2007 – To recognize the courage and comeback of 10-year old gunshot victim John Henry Romano, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children has named him the Grand Marshall of the upcoming Walk for St. Mary’s Kids at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 10, 2007. The Walk will be followed by a Family Fun Day at the Park’s Playground for All Children, providing a full-day event to raise support for children who face serious medical challenges.
St. Mary’s Gets Dramatic with the I.M.P.A.C.T. Theater Group
May 18, 2007
Bayside, NY – Performers from the I.M.P.A.C.T. (Inspiring Moments Promoting an Artist’s Community of Tomorrow) Theater Group performed selections from their repertoire for St. Mary’s patients in the Children’s Activity Center. The following day, the group performed “A Gala Broadway Revue” and donated all proceeds to the children of St. Mary’s.
The New York Dragons Bring Some Fire to St. Mary’s
May 07, 2007
Bayside, NY – The New York Dragons football team visited St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside on May 7th, handing out footballs and signing autographs. Not only did the players and children have a blast spending time together, but they each served as a great inspiration to one another.
15,000 Children Sing to Lift the Spirit of One Sick Child
May 07, 2007
Bayside, NY – At first glance, Ronald Sterling seems like a typical 7-year old. He enjoys sports, video games, Spiderman, and hot dogs. However, a rare genetic disorder keeps Ronald from participating in most childhood activities. On Thursday, May 17, Songs of Love is going to raise his spirits when 15,000 children, led by Sesame Street’s Bob McGrath, will record a song at Shea Stadium written expressly for Ronald. The following day, a CD of the song will be presented to Ronald by Bob McGrath and Mr. Met at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside, Queens, where Ronald receives ongoing care for his complex medical condition.
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Recent News
- Prominent Investment Adviser and Philanthropist Stephen Brent Wells Named Chairman of the Board at St. Mary’s
- Dinosaurs Come to Life at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children
- NYC Councilman Daniel Halloran Joined St. Mary’s in Welcoming Delegates from Israel’s Ministry of Social Affairs & Social Services
- St. Mary’s Chosen as Beneficiary of the Pleasantville Music Festival Headlined by Son of the Legendary Bob Dylan
- Westchester Leader Join St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children to Launch Head Smart Westchester Campaign to Prevent Head Injuries in Children
- St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children and the Disability Opportunity Fund Help Special Needs Families Plan for the Future
- Young Adults in St. Mary’s Pediatric Day Healthcare Program Host Carnival & BBQ for Patients & Staff
- Young Patient at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children Named Hero of the Month For Her Remarkable Journey to Recovery
- Bowlers Came Out in Numbers to Strike It Up For St. Mary’s Kids
- April Hero of the Month Awarded to Patient in St. Mary’s Pediatric Day Healthcare Program
- Patients at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children Host Earth Day Parade and Learn the Importance of “Being Green”
- New Eatery on Long Island Celebrates Opening by Giving Back
Kids Corner
Children of St. Mary’s always find a way to reach out and touch our hearts. Inspired by the Starworks Foundation creative expression in arts program, St. Mary’s kids put their deepest thoughts to paper, and in front of families and friends, read their published work from “The World I Know,” Starworks Anthology collection. Filled with mixed emotions, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house as the children each read their stories of hope and inspiration, ranging from poems, stories, essays, and drawings. Click here to read stories
Therapy and recreation is an important part of healing for St. Mary’s kids. Therapists encourage kids to express their creativity through artwork. Their thoughts and emotions are mixed into an array of beautiful colors and paints. Click here to see art
