$ 1 million raised from Mount Sinai South Nassau gala

Tropical Storm Ophelia could not stop more than 400 supporters from attending Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Soirée Under the Stars gala, which raised more than $1 million.

That made it the most successful fundraiser in the nearly 100-year history of the hospital.

Anthony Cancellieri, co-chair of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s board of directors and longtime Rockville Centre resident and civic leader, was the honoree of the Sept. 23 gala at The Lannin, the newly renovated and reopened venue at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The hospital also honored clinical leaders Matthew Rifkin, radiology department chair, and senior nursing director Dawn Kelley, with the hospital’s Mary Pearson and Cupola awards, respectively.

A portion of the proceeds raised will offset Mount Sinai South Nassau’s investment in a $10 million upgrade of its Comprehensive Stroke Program, which will save lives on the South Shore of Long Island by providing enhanced around-the-clock coverage for interventional treatment of complex and life-threatening vascular diseases, such as stroke and aneurysm.

“We are very grateful to our honorees, the Soiree co-chairs, our major sponsors, and all who attended and helped us reach our goal,” said Adhi Sharma, president of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “The funds will be well spent to help improve care in our region.”