Jerome Bettis, Rosanna Scotto, His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, and Scott LaRue (President & CEO of ArchCare) at Gotham Hall in Manhattan, October 24, 2024.
NEW YORK, NY, October 30, 2024 — ArchCare, the Archdiocese of New York’s healthcare system that every day cares for thousands of adults, held its 11th Annual Gala on October 24th at Gotham Hall, raising $1.7 million in support for its vital programs and services. The event, hosted by Rosanna Scotto of Good Day New York, gathered over 400 attendees, including prominent figures and community leaders, to celebrate ArchCare’s accomplishments and ongoing commitment to care.
Honorary Gala Chairman, His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of community support with a message centered around the theme “I show up.” He concluded his remarks with the sentiment: “I show up to thank all of you for showing up in support of ArchCare.”
The gala featured appearances by NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis, who discussed his philanthropic work with the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in an interview with Rosanna Scotto. There was also a performance by John Lloyd Young, Tony and Grammy Award winner and the original “Frankie Vallie” in Broadway’s Jersey Boys.
Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young singing to crowd at Gotham Hall in Manhattan, October 24, 2024.
Scott LaRue, CEO and President of ArchCare, highlighted the organization’s accomplishments over the past year, including the expansion of Mother Cabrini Hospital, remodeling the Huntington’s Disease unit at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center, and the establishment of a new Thompson House short-term rehabilitation unit at Ferncliff Nursing Home. LaRue also noted the opening of autism housing at St. Frances Cabrini Apartments and the launch of the GUIDE program, ArchCare Dementia Care Connect, a care navigation program designed to provide support and resources for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
The funds raised will be allocated for future initiatives including the modernization of the short-term rehabilitation unit at Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, the development of a respiratory care unit at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center, and the expansion of the PACE center in the Bronx to serve an additional 200 individuals. This initiative aims to help seniors remain in their homes and out of nursing homes. The funds will also support the new terrace and garden project at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home.
For more information about ArchCare and its programs, please visit www.archcare.org.
About ArchCare
ArchCare is the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, and one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic Catholic healthcare systems. ArchCare provides quality care to thousands of people of all faiths through its home and community-based and residential care programs, including their Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) a nursing home alternative, adult day care, long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, home care, assisted living, hospice, an acute care specialty hospital and services for people with Huntington’s disease, HIV/AIDS, developmental disabilities, and other specialized care needs.
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