From left: Kenneth L. Davis, MD, and Bonnie Davis, MD, with Vanessa Cornell and Henry Cornell
The Mount Sinai Health System’s 33rd annual Crystal Party, held Thursday, May 3, in the Central Park Conservatory Garden, was a festive event a ended by more than 1,200 leaders, faculty, supporters, and friends of the Health System. Dancing, dining, and celebrating a year of accomplishments at the Mount Sinai Health System and the 50th anniversary of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, were on the evening’s agenda. The party—Mount Sinai’s major social event of the season—raised nearly $4 million that will be used to support key educational, clinical, and research programs.
From left: Peter W. May and Leni May, with Senator Charles E. Schumer
This year’s celebration was chaired by Mount Sinai Trustee Henry Cornell and his wife, Vanessa Cornell. Other members of the event leadership included the Mount Sinai Health System Hospital Presidents Committee: Rebecca Sandler and Jeremy Boal, MD; Karen and Evan L. Flatow, MD; Sharon and Arthur Gianelli, MPH; Joan F. and Lin H. Mo, MPH; Keith L. Marran Jr., and David L. Reich, MD; and Tracey and James C. Tsai, MD. Rachel Crane, and Holly and Michael Schechter were Friends of Mount Sinai Chairs.
Peter W. May, Chairman, Boards of Trustees, welcomed the guests. He said, “We are grateful and proud that support for this event has reached this level and ensures that the Mount Sinai Health System will continue to provide unparalleled care to patients throughout the New York metropolitan area.”
Guest speakers, from left, Jim Gaffigan and Jeannie Gaffigan, with Joshua B. Bederson, MD
Comedian Jim Gaffigan and his wife, actress Jeannie Gaffigan, a cowriter on their entertainment projects, were the evening’s special guest speakers. In April 2017, Mrs. Gaffigan underwent a successful nine-hour surgery to remove a rare and large, benign brain tumor. The surgery was performed by Joshua B. Bederson, MD, Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Mount Sinai Health System. During the procedure, Dr. Bederson used pioneering augmented reality technology that helps surgeons operate more safely and precisely.
Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System, thanked all the Benefit Chairs for their dedication and support, and noted Mount Sinai’s progress in advancing care.
“The Mount Sinai Health System has made significant advances in patient care and research, as demonstrated by Jeannie Gaffigan’s remarkable story,” Dr. Davis said. Also in attendance was U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), who reiterated his support for Mount Sinai and recognized its commitment to ensuring quality health care for all New Yorkers.
