Monthly Archive
Children of St. Mary’s Take to the Sea
July 20, 2007
St. Mary’s patients, family, and staff voyaged out to sea for the annual fishing trip sponsored by the LaGuardia Airport Kiwanis Club. Amid calm seas, the group brought in several sizeable fish and a good time was had by all. A special thank you to the Kiwanis Club for hosting this special outing.
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children Receives $38,000 Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities
July 12, 2007
BAYSIDE, NY – St. Mary’s Hospital for Children is pleased to announce it has received a $38,000 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area (RMHC-NYTSA) to support the life-affirming work of its Pediatric Palliative Care Program.
The Sweet Smell of Community Service
July 05, 2007
Bayside, NY – As school winded down in June and thoughts drifted to summer fun for most school-aged children, the Student Council of I.S. 59 in Springfield Gardens kept focused on community service activities. The Council, comprised of enthusiastic sixth, seventh and eighth graders, recently raised $400 for St. Mary’s Hospital for Children as part of their community service program.
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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
