AMC Fundraiser in Wellington, Florida
AMC Fundraiser in Wellington, Florida
Over 150 Attend Event for NYC’s Animal Medical Center in Wellington, Florida
Event Hosted by Elizabeth Monaco and Neil M. McCarthy
(New York, N.Y. – February 25, 2020) Elizabeth Monaco and Neil M. McCarthy hosted over 150 guests at their home on February 21st in support of the Animal Medical Center (AMC). AMC, the world’s largest non-profit animal hospital, celebrates its 110th anniversary this year while simultaneously launching a $70 million capital campaign to renovate and expand the hospital.
The event was co-chaired by Trustee Donna Acquavella, Gigi and Harry Benson, Georgina Bloomberg, Mary Cookingham, Reilly Cookingham, Jenny Dunion, Rachel Eidelman, Trustee Emilia Fanjul, Emilia Fanjul-Pfeifler, Alex Hamer, Marsia Holzer, Keith Johnson, Trustee Emilia Saint-Amand Krimendahl, Patty Raynes, Glen Senk, John Talley, Lyman T. Whitehead, and Cathy Zicherman.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, along with pet psychics, sketch artists, and a chance to win raffle prizes. Among the raffle prizes: A bracelet from Barbara Parker Fine Jewelry, riding lessons with Olympic Gold and Silver Medal winner Joe Fargis and renowned equestrian Stacia Madden, a Marsia Holzer sculpture, and two signed books of photographs by Harry Benson. Guests also enjoyed live music performed by a professional pianist.
Hosts Neil McCarthy, AMC’s Chief Administrative Officer, and Elizabeth Monaco welcomed guests and shared their decades-long connection with AMC. “AMC provides world-class veterinary care that is unmatched by any other facility,” said Ms. Monaco. “Neil and I are dedicated to supporting AMC’s mission of advancing veterinary medicine, pioneering research, and educating the next generation of veterinarians in specialty medicine, and want to help broaden the reach of AMC beyond its Manhattan facility.”
AMC Chief Executive Officer Kathryn Coyne explained how the Gift of Love Capital Campaign will enhance the ability of AMC’s clinical team to provide the best possible patient care, while creating new opportunities for groundbreaking research, and providing an optimal learning environment for residents and interns.
“We are deeply grateful to Libby and Neil for their steadfast commitment to AMC, and for hosting this wonderful evening to bring together so many people who care about animals,” said Ms. Coyne.
Guests also had an opportunity to speak with AMC Internist Dr. Dennis Slade, and Emergency and Critical Care Specialist Dr. Ann Marie Zollo.
