August 29, 2006
The Eve Fenton Love-All Foundation is taking this opportunity to thank the entire New York community, tri-state area and beyond for our July 3, 2006 gala event at Ronald McDonald House. The outpouring of love and generosity from sponsors, governmental officials, special guests, FDNY Chief Howard Hill and Firefighter Jack Hayden, presenting gifts to children and young adults battling cancer was an extremely poignant moment. The great humanitarians sent a message that makes this world a better place for one and all.
The event commenced at 6 PM and ran on fast track until the conclusion. The children enjoyed a clown, a character actress and actor,a caricaturist, and Kathryn Kienke, renowned violinist, accompanied by three young violinists. Next came gourmet delicacies, gifts for all the "RMH" Children and a reading of two letters from our great US Senators, Charles Schumer and Hillary R. Clinton, which included best wishes from former President Bill Clinton and a letter from New York's greatest Mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg. These letters were read by read by Vicki Fenton, Foundation Acting CEO, President and Founder.
Thereafter, a birthday cake, desserts, commemorative baskets and decorations were enjoyed by the "RMH" children, with the song, "God Bless America." The song was delivered by Joel Landy with guitar; pianist Jerry Scott, and singer John Luke, with audience participation by the children waving USA flags, altogether singing this patriotic song.
In essence, this memorable evening was summed up by the uplifting spirit and gleam in the eyes of a five-year-old when he stated, "Please come back to us real soon! Vicki, I love you!"
Event Sponsors from A to Z:
All Suffolk Flag Company
D'Agostino's Supermarket
Delancy Dessert Company
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
Fran Marie McKiernan Creative Specialties
Fuji Film, Inc.
Gallagher's Steak House
Glenn Foods
Gristedes
Pick A Bagel - Bagel Sticks
Principle Business Systems
Quaker Oats
Revlon
Russian Samovar
Ruthie's Bakery
Sign & Decal Corp.
Stiles Farmers Market
The UPS Store
Zabar's
Attendees:
Vicki Fenton, President, Acting CEO & Founder
FDNY Chief Howard Hill
FDNY Firefighter Jack Hayden
Antonio Lopez, Brooklyn DA's Office
Mark Palazollo, Investment Broker
Martha Ibanez, Wall Street Journal
Robert Lubell, TCI College
Entertainment:
Jerry Scott, pianist
John Luke, vocalist
Joel Landy, guitarist & vocalist
Kathryn Kienke, violinist
Sophia Danzig, violinist
Anna Wright, violinist
Carl Wu, violinist
Steve & Kathy Borne, special character entertainers
Joe Indart, caricaturist
Danny Gulbin, clow