At the Foundation for Putnam Hospital Center’s annual gala on Saturday, Oct. 22, one guest was so moved by the presentation that he donated an impromptu $100,000.
Following a short video shown at the gala about the hospital Breast Center’s journey toward accreditation, Anthony Rutledge said he was inspired to support Putnam Hospital Center’s plan to expand the program.
Rutledge, a former Carmel resident, shared a story about how his wife is a breast cancer survivor who was treated at Putnam Hospital Center.
“Congratulations and thank you for all of your great work,” Rutledge said. “You all are saving lives every day and we are so proud of all of you.”
The Moonlight Ball, held at the Westchester Hilton in Rye Brook, had close to 300 attendees and raised $221,520. Putnam Hospital Center’s Auxiliary also pledged another $150,000, delivering a $50,000 check that evening for a 3-D mammography unit for the hospital.
The gala honored the team behind the newly accredited Breast Center at Putnam Hospital Center. All of the money raised at the ball will go toward programs and services for the hospital’s breast program.
Both Rojas and Agarwal thanked the team for their ideas and insights, skills and commitment to seeing the accreditation process through on behalf of patients.
Hospital Foundation Executive Director Priscilla Weaver stressed the importance of the night for the hospital, the community and patients of the Breast Center.
“I’m so grateful to Mr. Rutledge, the Auxiliary and the community for their support of the event and the hospital,” Weaver said. “There was an incredible energy at the ball and that is a testament to the great physicians, nurses, staff and services Putnam Hospital Center has to offer.”