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Corporate Alliance

CMF ChairmanSteven LiftonThe Lifton Company

CMF PresidentDavid BlumenfeldBlumenfeld Development Group

CMF Executive DirectorRita C. Kay

Committee

Michael AkkerSBLI USA Mutual Life InsuranceCompany, Inc.

Steven BermanYES Network

Mallory BrennerCitigroup Private Bank

Kenneth BreslinBreslin Realty Development Corp.

Richard ChalifouxUS Trust Co. of NY

IIene CooperFarrell Fritz, P.C.

Michelle E. DiBenedettoCitibank, N.A.

Geri FesslerHeather on Earth Music Foundation

Mark K. GoodmanJanover Rubinroit

Penny HutnerAdvance Tabco

Jeffrey JurickIWCO Direct

Craig LittPico Manufacturing

Richard MackApollo, L.L.P.

Nick MuroMuro Title Agency, Inc.

Martin OestreichGerimedix

Mitchell RechlerRechlerEquity Partners

David ReinerReal Estate Strategies

Barry RosenbergEconoco Corp.

Jeffrey WeinerMarcum & Kliegman LLP

Marcum & Kliegman Workplace Challenge sponsors Jeffrey Weiner (l.) and Ronald Storch (r.) withAmerican Idol finalist Kevin Covais.

n Garden City Chapter Annual GalaSaturday, February 3, 2007 Chateau Briand, Westbury

n CMF/North Shore-LIJ GalaTuesday, May 1, 2007 Cipriani Wall Street, New York

n 32nd Annual Golf and TennisCharity ClassicMonday, June 18, 2007 Glen Oaks Club, Old Westbury

n Kids Golf for Kids Charities4th Annual Kids OutingDate To be AnnouncedThe Red Course at EisenhowerPark, East Meadow

Upcoming Events

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Recognize someone thisholiday season through our

Tribute Card Program. Senda contribution in honor or in

memory of someone you love and cherish.

Contact Erica Dardon at 516-352-3344

CMF Tribute Program

YES Network Heather on EarthMusic Foundation

Breslin Realty

Farrell Fritz, PC

U.S. Trust Co

IWCO Direct

PicoManufacturing

Muro TitleAgency, Inc.

Gerimedix RechlerEquity

LiftonFinancial Group, LLC

CMF Receives Marcum & KliegmanL.I. Workplace Challenge Proceeds

Blumenfeld and Ribotsky To LeadCMF In 2007

Forbes FeaturedAt Breakfast

see page 2

see page 10

Children’s Medical Fund announces thatPresident David Blumenfeld will

become chairman in 2007, when theterm of Steven J. Lifton will expire. Corey

Ribotsky, managingpartner of The N.I.R.Group, LLP, who washonored at this year’sCharity Classic, willbecome president. Wewelcome Ribotsky, whowith wife Stacey, hasbeen active with CMFfor a long time (see biounder the Men’sDivision Charity Classicon our web site:www.cmfny.org). Liftonwill remain a trusteeand co-chair theCorporate Alliance.

Incoming Chairman David Blumenfeld and incoming President CoreyRibotsky with current Chairman Steven J. Lifton.

CMF President David Blumenfeld, Steve Forbes,and Chairman Steven J. Lifton.

Members of the Garden City Chapterwere thrilled to be part of the group’sannual installation of new board mem-bers. This special event was hosted bylong-term supporter, Lilli Diller, whowelcomed attendees to her beautifulhome for this special ceremony. A deli-

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and attracted Long Island businessleaders.

“He is an expert on taxes and inflation,”said Mallory Brenner of Citigroup PrivateBank, who co-chaired the event withIlene Cooper of Farrell Fritz P.C., both ofUniondale. “We all enjoyed hearing hispredictions for the coming year.”

In addition to taxes and inflation, Forbesdiscussed his view of globalization andits impact on the American economy.This was a subject in his latest book,“Flat Tax Revolution,” which he gra-ciously autographed for audience mem-bers. He also fielded questions fromthe audience at the end of his talk. Araffle culminated the event. CMFspokesperson and former Islander greatBob Nystrom won the opportunity for aprivate lunch with Steve Forbes.

Children’s Medical Fund established theCorporate Alliance in August of 2004.Since that time, the group has becomeone of Long Island’s business elite. Ithelps CMF connect with business lead-ers in the community and cultivate theirrelationships. Just as importantly, mem-bers help raise funds for capital projectsat Schneider Children’s Hospital of theNorth Shore-LIJ Health System.

Steve Forbes, the former presidentialcandidate in 1996 and 2000 andmedia tycoon, was the guest speaker atThe Corporate Alliance’s second annualbreakfast on September 27 at the GlenOaks Club in Old Westbury. The CEOand president of Forbes, Inc., as well asthe publisher and editor of its landmarkForbes magazine, Forbes is a wellknown prognosticator of the economy

Garden City Chapter Board.Garden City Chapter incoming President SharonCastellano with President Gretchen Sundius.

FendiKaren Feinstein, Tracy Hertz, North ShoreChapter President Stacey Ribotsky,Marina Chimerine, and Jackie Dworkin.

Giorgio ArmaniJoni Gerber of Giorgio Armani USA,Anna Blumenfeld, and CMFPresident David Blumenfeld. Christian Dior

Women’s Division PresidentWendy Talerman, CMF President

David Blumenfeld, and AnnaBlumenfeld.

cious brunch was served as Rita C. Kay,CMF’s executive director, administeredthe oath of office to the new boardmembers.

CMF and the Garden City Chapterwould like to thank outgoing Chapter

North ShoreChapter HostsSpring GalaOn April 7, 2006, the North ShoreChapter hosted its Spring Gala atThe Carltun in Eisenhower Parksponsored by The N.I.R. Group,LLP. Guests enjoyed delicious cui-sine in the beautifully decorateddining room. They were delightedwith a dazzling array of raffleprizes, and they danced the nightaway with the entertainment pro-vided by Fantasy Entertainment.

North Shore Chapter PresidentStacey Ribotsky, along with herentire committee (see below list),did a wonderful job on this event.The chapter raised $40,000 forthe children at SchneiderChildren’s Hospital. The Women’sDivision and CMF wish to thankStacey and her committee fortheir dedication to helping chil-dren in need.

Committee

Sheri Astrachan

Erika Barres

Nicole Berger

Marina Chimerine

Jackie Dworkin

Karen Feinstein

Allison Fox

Jennifer Grama

Coralee Greenberg

Tracy Hertz

Randi Jacklin

Cindy Joel

Lori Manis

Tara Matchton

Lesley Mester

Nicole Novick

Alonna Ostad

Jennifer Rebetti

Pam Rentzer

Limor Rosenberg

Ilyza Schechter

Lisa Seidner

Melissa Shulman

Julie Silver

Alyssa Silverstein

Karen Spector

Stefani Steinberg

Wendy Talerman

Jill Walder

Ceci Weiner

Steve Forbes Featured At Corporate Alliance Breakfast

Garden City Chapter Installs New Officers

Private In-Store Shopping Events Raise Over $200,000

President Gretchen Sundius and theentire board for all their hard work anddedication. We would like to take thisopportunity to welcome SharonCastellano as the incoming president.We wish her and the entire chaptercontinued success in all their wonderfulendeavors.

(from l. to r.) Corporate Alliance Breakfast Co-chairs Mallory Brenner (l.) and Ilene Cooper (r.) with Steve Forbes.

Members of the Garden City Chapterwere thrilled to be part of the group’sannual installation of new board mem-bers. This special event was hosted bylong-term supporter, Lilli Diller, whowelcomed attendees to her beautifulhome for this special ceremony. A deli-

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and attracted Long Island businessleaders.

“He is an expert on taxes and inflation,”said Mallory Brenner of Citigroup PrivateBank, who co-chaired the event withIlene Cooper of Farrell Fritz P.C., both ofUniondale. “We all enjoyed hearing hispredictions for the coming year.”

In addition to taxes and inflation, Forbesdiscussed his view of globalization andits impact on the American economy.This was a subject in his latest book,“Flat Tax Revolution,” which he gra-ciously autographed for audience mem-bers. He also fielded questions fromthe audience at the end of his talk. Araffle culminated the event. CMFspokesperson and former Islander greatBob Nystrom won the opportunity for aprivate lunch with Steve Forbes.

Children’s Medical Fund established theCorporate Alliance in August of 2004.Since that time, the group has becomeone of Long Island’s business elite. Ithelps CMF connect with business lead-ers in the community and cultivate theirrelationships. Just as importantly, mem-bers help raise funds for capital projectsat Schneider Children’s Hospital of theNorth Shore-LIJ Health System.

Steve Forbes, the former presidentialcandidate in 1996 and 2000 andmedia tycoon, was the guest speaker atThe Corporate Alliance’s second annualbreakfast on September 27 at the GlenOaks Club in Old Westbury. The CEOand president of Forbes, Inc., as well asthe publisher and editor of its landmarkForbes magazine, Forbes is a wellknown prognosticator of the economy

Garden City Chapter Board.Garden City Chapter incoming President SharonCastellano with President Gretchen Sundius.

FendiKaren Feinstein, Tracy Hertz, North ShoreChapter President Stacey Ribotsky,Marina Chimerine, and Jackie Dworkin.

Giorgio ArmaniJoni Gerber of Giorgio Armani USA,Anna Blumenfeld, and CMFPresident David Blumenfeld. Christian Dior

Women’s Division PresidentWendy Talerman, CMF President

David Blumenfeld, and AnnaBlumenfeld.

cious brunch was served as Rita C. Kay,CMF’s executive director, administeredthe oath of office to the new boardmembers.

CMF and the Garden City Chapterwould like to thank outgoing Chapter

North ShoreChapter HostsSpring GalaOn April 7, 2006, the North ShoreChapter hosted its Spring Gala atThe Carltun in Eisenhower Parksponsored by The N.I.R. Group,LLP. Guests enjoyed delicious cui-sine in the beautifully decorateddining room. They were delightedwith a dazzling array of raffleprizes, and they danced the nightaway with the entertainment pro-vided by Fantasy Entertainment.

North Shore Chapter PresidentStacey Ribotsky, along with herentire committee (see below list),did a wonderful job on this event.The chapter raised $40,000 forthe children at SchneiderChildren’s Hospital. The Women’sDivision and CMF wish to thankStacey and her committee fortheir dedication to helping chil-dren in need.

Committee

Sheri Astrachan

Erika Barres

Nicole Berger

Marina Chimerine

Jackie Dworkin

Karen Feinstein

Allison Fox

Jennifer Grama

Coralee Greenberg

Tracy Hertz

Randi Jacklin

Cindy Joel

Lori Manis

Tara Matchton

Lesley Mester

Nicole Novick

Alonna Ostad

Jennifer Rebetti

Pam Rentzer

Limor Rosenberg

Ilyza Schechter

Lisa Seidner

Melissa Shulman

Julie Silver

Alyssa Silverstein

Karen Spector

Stefani Steinberg

Wendy Talerman

Jill Walder

Ceci Weiner

Steve Forbes Featured At Corporate Alliance Breakfast

Garden City Chapter Installs New Officers

Private In-Store Shopping Events Raise Over $200,000

President Gretchen Sundius and theentire board for all their hard work anddedication. We would like to take thisopportunity to welcome SharonCastellano as the incoming president.We wish her and the entire chaptercontinued success in all their wonderfulendeavors.

(from l. to r.) Corporate Alliance Breakfast Co-chairs Mallory Brenner (l.) and Ilene Cooper (r.) with Steve Forbes.

pack sponsored by Seasons IndustrialContracting Corporation containedgoodies, such as an iPod Nano provid-ed by The N.I.R. Group, LLP, umbrellassponsored by Apollo Real Estate, andmuch, much more. After breakfast,golfers had a chance to warm up onthe driving range for the shotgun startat 11:00 a.m.

To increase enthusiasm, Guardian LandAbstract sponsored a visit from the NewJersey Nets Dancers, who rallied raffle

Children’s Medical Fund of New Yorkcelebrated its 31st Annual Golf andTennis Charity classic on June 19 at theGlen Oaks Club. CMF was proud tohonor Corey S. Ribotsky of The N.I.R.Group, LLP. With the help of CoreyRibotsky and journal chairs DavidBlumenfeld, Bart Friedman, RobertLeonard, Steven Lifton, and Kenneth D.Yellin, CMF raised over $1.6 million.

Guests arrived at 8:30 a.m. andreceived an amazing gift bag. A back-

sales. The result was lots of fun and$10,000 in raffles were sold. Bothgolfers and tennis players had a chanceto win fabulous raffle prizes and partici-pate in the three, Hole-In-OneChallenges. On two holes, golfers hadthe opportunity to win one of twoBentleys furnished by ChampionMotors, while the third hole featured a$100,000 Blue Star Jets Card entitlingthe winner to 1,000 hours of private jettravel.

Down at the courts, tennis players hadthe opportunity to receive one-on-one

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Charity Classic Reaches New Record

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instruction from the club’s pro and thenparticipate in a tournament.

After a long and wonderful day of golfand tennis, guests enjoyed drinks, horsd’oeuvres and networking. In additionto the spectacular raffle prizes a liveauction featured unbelievable itemsincluding $12,500 earrings from FredLeighton Jewelers and a kid’s clinic withDerek Jeter of the New York Yankees.

Corey Ribotsky was presented with theBernard L. Martin Award forHumanitarianism. He announced in aCMF first that he would match dollar fordollar the proceeds earned from theouting. This generous pledge undoubt-edly makes this the largest grossingouting in CMF history.

Steven Lifton, CMF chairman, alsoannounced that CMF will embark on an

aggressive fundraising project to securefunds for the new building completewith a Pediatric emergency departmentat SCH.

Men’s Division President MarkGoodman presented past presidentMichael Kaufman with a plaque thank-ing Michael for his service as Men’sDivision President from 2003-2005.

Thanks to the Ribotsky family for itsdedication and commitment to CMF.The family helped make the CharityClassic a record-breaking event. In addi-tion, CMF is grateful to all the generoussponsors for continuing to help makeour children healthier and happier.

If you would like to become a memberof the Men’s Division or participate as asponsor next year, please contact theCMF office at 516-352-3344.

Board of Trustees

ChairmanSteven J. Lifton

PresidentDavid Blumenfeld

Chairpersons EmeritiHon. Bertram HarnettMartin LiftonBernard LevyMarcie RosenbergJeffrey S. JurickRichard J. Goldberg, M.D.

Vice PresidentsMitchell Rechler, AllocationsJeffrey Weiner, Finance

SecretaryRita C. Kay

TreasurerJeffrey Weiner

Board of TrusteesClare BarbadilloMarlene BrennerRandi BullerGeri Fessler

CMF is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization which helps support the vital programs of Scheider Children’s Hospital, part of theNorth Shore-LIJ Health System

Sandy GartMichael A. Kaufman, Esq.Julie LiftonCraig LittBernice MagerMichael MannMartin OestreichCorey S. RibotskyBarry Rosenberg Wendy TalermanHoward WeingrowShoshanna Wingate

Executive DirectorRita C. Kay

Staff

Rita C. KayExecutive Director

Gina SegretiAssistant Director

Gregg HirschornSenior EventsCoordinator

Tina IndenbaumComptroller

Erica DardonExecutive Assistant

Children’s Medical Fund of New York, 3000 Marcus Avenue, Suite LL09, New Hyde Park, New York 11040Tel: 516-352-3344 Fax: 516-352-8326 www.cmfny.org

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL FUND OF NEW YORK

(l. to r.) Daryl Dworkin, Jordan Feinstein, Corey Ribotsky, Ira Steinberg, and guest.

The Ribotsky Family.

Seth Collins, Brian Wasserman, Neil Schorr, Men’s Division President MarkGoodman, and Jay Freeberg.

CMF President David Blumenfeld and HonoreeCorey Ribotsky.

Past Men’s Division President Michael Kaufmanand Current Men’s Division President Mark K.Goodman.

Adam Karafiol, Steven Karafiol, Keith Banks, and Barry Rosenberg.

Craig Koenigsberg, CMF Chairman Steven J. Lifton, Jeffrey Weiner, andMichael Labadorf.

Two CMF guests, Nancy Ann Akeson and Martha Stark of Signature Bank. Danny Friedman, Mike Akker, Mark Goodman, Neil Schorr, and Richard Rush.Daryl Dworkin and Ryan Molloy.

Ed Blumenfeld and Paul Konigsberg.

CMF guest, Keith Banks, and Barry Rosenberg.

pack sponsored by Seasons IndustrialContracting Corporation containedgoodies, such as an iPod Nano provid-ed by The N.I.R. Group, LLP, umbrellassponsored by Apollo Real Estate, andmuch, much more. After breakfast,golfers had a chance to warm up onthe driving range for the shotgun startat 11:00 a.m.

To increase enthusiasm, Guardian LandAbstract sponsored a visit from the NewJersey Nets Dancers, who rallied raffle

Children’s Medical Fund of New Yorkcelebrated its 31st Annual Golf andTennis Charity classic on June 19 at theGlen Oaks Club. CMF was proud tohonor Corey S. Ribotsky of The N.I.R.Group, LLP. With the help of CoreyRibotsky and journal chairs DavidBlumenfeld, Bart Friedman, RobertLeonard, Steven Lifton, and Kenneth D.Yellin, CMF raised over $1.6 million.

Guests arrived at 8:30 a.m. andreceived an amazing gift bag. A back-

sales. The result was lots of fun and$10,000 in raffles were sold. Bothgolfers and tennis players had a chanceto win fabulous raffle prizes and partici-pate in the three, Hole-In-OneChallenges. On two holes, golfers hadthe opportunity to win one of twoBentleys furnished by ChampionMotors, while the third hole featured a$100,000 Blue Star Jets Card entitlingthe winner to 1,000 hours of private jettravel.

Down at the courts, tennis players hadthe opportunity to receive one-on-one

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Charity Classic Reaches New Record

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instruction from the club’s pro and thenparticipate in a tournament.

After a long and wonderful day of golfand tennis, guests enjoyed drinks, horsd’oeuvres and networking. In additionto the spectacular raffle prizes a liveauction featured unbelievable itemsincluding $12,500 earrings from FredLeighton Jewelers and a kid’s clinic withDerek Jeter of the New York Yankees.

Corey Ribotsky was presented with theBernard L. Martin Award forHumanitarianism. He announced in aCMF first that he would match dollar fordollar the proceeds earned from theouting. This generous pledge undoubt-edly makes this the largest grossingouting in CMF history.

Steven Lifton, CMF chairman, alsoannounced that CMF will embark on an

aggressive fundraising project to securefunds for the new building completewith a Pediatric emergency departmentat SCH.

Men’s Division President MarkGoodman presented past presidentMichael Kaufman with a plaque thank-ing Michael for his service as Men’sDivision President from 2003-2005.

Thanks to the Ribotsky family for itsdedication and commitment to CMF.The family helped make the CharityClassic a record-breaking event. In addi-tion, CMF is grateful to all the generoussponsors for continuing to help makeour children healthier and happier.

If you would like to become a memberof the Men’s Division or participate as asponsor next year, please contact theCMF office at 516-352-3344.

Board of Trustees

ChairmanSteven J. Lifton

PresidentDavid Blumenfeld

Chairpersons EmeritiHon. Bertram HarnettMartin LiftonBernard LevyMarcie RosenbergJeffrey S. JurickRichard J. Goldberg, M.D.

Vice PresidentsMitchell Rechler, AllocationsJeffrey Weiner, Finance

SecretaryRita C. Kay

TreasurerJeffrey Weiner

Board of TrusteesClare BarbadilloMarlene BrennerRandi BullerGeri Fessler

CMF is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization which helps support the vital programs of Scheider Children’s Hospital, part of theNorth Shore-LIJ Health System

Sandy GartMichael A. Kaufman, Esq.Julie LiftonCraig LittBernice MagerMichael MannMartin OestreichCorey S. RibotskyBarry Rosenberg Wendy TalermanHoward WeingrowShoshanna Wingate

Executive DirectorRita C. Kay

Staff

Rita C. KayExecutive Director

Gina SegretiAssistant Director

Gregg HirschornSenior EventsCoordinator

Tina IndenbaumComptroller

Erica DardonExecutive Assistant

Children’s Medical Fund of New York, 3000 Marcus Avenue, Suite LL09, New Hyde Park, New York 11040Tel: 516-352-3344 Fax: 516-352-8326 www.cmfny.org

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL FUND OF NEW YORK

(l. to r.) Daryl Dworkin, Jordan Feinstein, Corey Ribotsky, Ira Steinberg, and guest.

The Ribotsky Family.

Seth Collins, Brian Wasserman, Neil Schorr, Men’s Division President MarkGoodman, and Jay Freeberg.

CMF President David Blumenfeld and HonoreeCorey Ribotsky.

Past Men’s Division President Michael Kaufmanand Current Men’s Division President Mark K.Goodman.

Adam Karafiol, Steven Karafiol, Keith Banks, and Barry Rosenberg.

Craig Koenigsberg, CMF Chairman Steven J. Lifton, Jeffrey Weiner, andMichael Labadorf.

Two CMF guests, Nancy Ann Akeson and Martha Stark of Signature Bank. Danny Friedman, Mike Akker, Mark Goodman, Neil Schorr, and Richard Rush.Daryl Dworkin and Ryan Molloy.

Ed Blumenfeld and Paul Konigsberg.

CMF guest, Keith Banks, and Barry Rosenberg.

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the latest fashions available at Lester’s. Alive auction followed the show, too.Guests bid on items, such as an intern-ship with advertising guru DonnyDeutsch or a beautiful diamond necklacedonated by Ron Rizzo Jewelers.

This year’s recipient of the “Teen YouthSpirit” Award was Ali Lifton. Ali’s grand-father, Martin Lifton, was one of thefounding members of CMF and was onhand to present Ali with her muchdeserved award. Ali generously con-tributed a portion of her Bat Mitzvahmoney to the Child Life Department forits Arts and Crafts Program.

Kudos to Women’s Division PresidentWendy Talerman and her Co-ChairsPerry & Sheri Schorr of Lester’s, Julie

Children’s Medical Fund and Lester’swelcomed friends and families in apresentation of “One SingularSensation: A Celebration of YouthThrough Fashion” on October 25 at theOld Westbury Country Club.

The evening began with cocktails anddinner. Surrounding the guests was anamazing array of silent auction prizes,which ranged from a diamond necklaceto a pair of skates autographed byJessica Simpson and worn in her latestvideo. When they finished dining andbidding on their favorite silent auctiontreasures, the more than 400 guestsentered the adjacent tent for the high-light of the evening: a fashion show.They were dazzled by 90 children whostrutted their stuff down the runway in

Lifton, and Heidi Salzman for an out-standing job. Thanks are in order for theentire committee members whoworked on this wonderful event, includ-ing our many volunteers from theGarden City Chapter, Roslyn Jr. SCOPE

and Jericho Jr. SCOPE.

One Singular Sensational With Lester’s Raises $100,000

Sheri Schorr, Women’s Division President Wendy Talerman, Julie Lifton, andMarian Sloven of Lester’s.

Garden City Chapter Volunteers Clare Barbadillo, Nicole Koester, Betty Tweed,and Helga Otte.

Dennis Reise, CMF President David Blumenfeld, and Sandy Goldfarb.

Arlene Rubenstein, Heidi Salzman, Zachary and Jordan Salzman, and friend.

Men’s Division member Neil Schorr and family.

Roslyn High School Jr. SCOPE club volunteers.Jodi DiLemme.Young models.

Young models.

Young models.

The Schorr and Kronfeld families.

CMF founder Martin Lifton and Teen Youth Spirit AwardWinner Ali Lifton.

Anna Blumenfeld, Julie Lifton, and Women’s Division PresidentWendy Talerman.

Jamie Fried, Pam Fried, Stewart Baxt, and Women’s DivisionPresident Wendy Talerman.

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the latest fashions available at Lester’s. Alive auction followed the show, too.Guests bid on items, such as an intern-ship with advertising guru DonnyDeutsch or a beautiful diamond necklacedonated by Ron Rizzo Jewelers.

This year’s recipient of the “Teen YouthSpirit” Award was Ali Lifton. Ali’s grand-father, Martin Lifton, was one of thefounding members of CMF and was onhand to present Ali with her muchdeserved award. Ali generously con-tributed a portion of her Bat Mitzvahmoney to the Child Life Department forits Arts and Crafts Program.

Kudos to Women’s Division PresidentWendy Talerman and her Co-ChairsPerry & Sheri Schorr of Lester’s, Julie

Children’s Medical Fund and Lester’swelcomed friends and families in apresentation of “One SingularSensation: A Celebration of YouthThrough Fashion” on October 25 at theOld Westbury Country Club.

The evening began with cocktails anddinner. Surrounding the guests was anamazing array of silent auction prizes,which ranged from a diamond necklaceto a pair of skates autographed byJessica Simpson and worn in her latestvideo. When they finished dining andbidding on their favorite silent auctiontreasures, the more than 400 guestsentered the adjacent tent for the high-light of the evening: a fashion show.They were dazzled by 90 children whostrutted their stuff down the runway in

Lifton, and Heidi Salzman for an out-standing job. Thanks are in order for theentire committee members whoworked on this wonderful event, includ-ing our many volunteers from theGarden City Chapter, Roslyn Jr. SCOPE

and Jericho Jr. SCOPE.

One Singular Sensational With Lester’s Raises $100,000

Sheri Schorr, Women’s Division President Wendy Talerman, Julie Lifton, andMarian Sloven of Lester’s.

Garden City Chapter Volunteers Clare Barbadillo, Nicole Koester, Betty Tweed,and Helga Otte.

Dennis Reise, CMF President David Blumenfeld, and Sandy Goldfarb.

Arlene Rubenstein, Heidi Salzman, Zachary and Jordan Salzman, and friend.

Men’s Division member Neil Schorr and family.

Roslyn High School Jr. SCOPE club volunteers.Jodi DiLemme.Young models.

Young models.

Young models.

The Schorr and Kronfeld families.

CMF founder Martin Lifton and Teen Youth Spirit AwardWinner Ali Lifton.

Anna Blumenfeld, Julie Lifton, and Women’s Division PresidentWendy Talerman.

Jamie Fried, Pam Fried, Stewart Baxt, and Women’s DivisionPresident Wendy Talerman.

Children’s Medical Fund of New York isworking closely with the North Shore-LIJHealth System Foundation to raise

$96 million for a 100,000-sq.ft-Inpatient Pavilion with five floors and adedicated pediatric emergency depart-ment. Once $40 million is raised, wecan break ground. Already, CMF hasabout $30 million committed.

Help us build for our children’s healthi-er future. There are lots of namingopportunities, including the buildingitself, floors and lots of individual facili-ties as sampled in the list at the right.

A Sampling of Naming Opportunities

$1 millionCentral Nurses’ StationRadiology SuiteUrgicare Suite

$750,000Psychiatry SuiteTrauma Suite

$500,000CT Scan RoomNurses’ StationPlayroom

$400,000Trauma Rooms (2)

$250,000Ambulance VestibuleOrthopedic Exam Room

$200,000Critical CarePsychiatry Consultation Room

$125,000GYN Exam Room

$100,000Exam Rooms (9)Isolation Rooms (4)Psychiatry Exam Room (3)Urgicare Rooms (6)

$50,000Breast Feeding RoomNurse Education RoomRadiology Reading Room

$25,000On-Call RoomSocial Work Office

Many of the founding families ofChildren’s Medical Fund remember thedays when there was no children’s hos-

pital on Long Island. Really sick childrenwere sent to Boston and Philadelphiaor other large cities to receive theexpert pediatric care and treatment theydesperately needed.

After years of fundraising and advocacyactivities to win state approval,Schneider Children’s Hospital finallyopened its doors in 1983. Today, it is acomprehensive, acute-care hospital andis ranked number one for hospitals lessthan 25 years old.

It also has the highest occupancyof any children’s hospital in thenation. What does that mean?Designed to serve 40,000 ambu-latory visits a year, the hospitalhandles over 175,000. Its pedi-atric physicians serve the entireregion and families who comelong distances or from overseasto seek specialized care. And,with only 154 beds, SCH needsto expand.

Corporate Alliance activities.The last two years have been amazing.I am proud to have been a part ofCMF’s incredible growth and success.Our last two Golf and Tennis CharityClassics brought in substantial dollarswhen, in 2005, we honored RichardMack of Apollo Real Estate Advisors andCorey Ribotsky this past June 2006.

Our Corporate Alliance, though foundedin 2004, really established itself with itsfirst major event. The corporate break-fast in 2005 featured TV’s “Apprentice”star George Ross, who is the seniorcounsel and advisor for the TrumpOrganization. Former presidential candi-date Steve Forbes, who is the publisherand editor of Forbes magazine, was theguest speaker at this year’s breakfast.Forbes displayed a gifted memory ashe ticked off statistic after statistic in histake on the U.S. in a global economy.We enjoyed him immensely.

Marcum & Kliegman held its firstwalk/run when it became the corporatesponsor of L.I.’s Workplace Challengethis summer and designated CMF as abeneficiary of proceeds. These eventscreated interest in our organization andmany people joined our CorporateAlliance. We are very excited with theirenthusiasm and expect this to be oneof the major growth areas for CMF.

Children also have had a tremendousimpact on what we have accomplished.More and more of our activities have

involved children who want to partici-pate with a charity that helps other chil-dren. During the summer, the Kids Golffor Kids event benefited CMF, and, justrecently, the Women’s Division co-spon-sored with Lester’s the “One SingularSensation,” a children’s fashion show.Through CMF’s SCOPE, we have contin-ued to motivate high school students tofundraise for and volunteer with a chari-ty. Our families can be proud knowingthat our children are helping others inneed.

CMF also is excited to be involved andbegin fundraising officially for a newInpatient Pavilion. This five-story towerwill house a dedicated pediatric emer-gency department, something thisentire region desperately needs. ThePavilion also will relieve some of thedemands on the current facilities, whichwere designed for 40,000 outpatients ayear and which now serve 175,000.

Your financial support is needed nowmore than ever in order to build again.There are naming opportunities inmany dollar categories that are avail-able. We hope construction can beginas early as 2007. CMF joins with thehospital to co-host a special “kickoff”event in New York City on May 1, 2007.Please participate. As the largest donorto Schneider Children’s Hospital overthe last years, CMF contributors finallywill be recognized with a dedicated wallto honor them.

I want to take a moment to thank anumber of people. To the CMF boardand its many volunteers, thanks foryour continuous, hard work. To ourcommunity stores and businesses, weappreciate your ongoing support ofCMF. I thank my friends who haveanswered my calls for help during mytenure as chairman. They are wonder-ful. Of course, I appreciate the CMFoffice, which enthusiastically works tomake everything we do succeed.

I especially want to thank my wife Julieand my children, Jason and Ali, for theirunderstanding. They have shared thisunique experience with me. It has beena wonderful time. Thank you all.

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL FUND OF NEW YORK8 BRINGING VITAL PROGRAMS TO SCHNEIDER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 9

Message fromChairman

Steven J. Lifton

This is my last letter as chairman ofCMF. I have enjoyed being chairmanand am very proud of the work CMF

continues to accom-plish, for it providescaring support to somany children inneed. I also havebeen privileged tohave been associat-ed with such anexcellent hospital, agroup of dedicated

individuals, and wonderful medical staffthat I would not hesitate to recommendSchneider Children’s Hospital at anytime. The hospital’s excellent diagnosisand treatment capabilities as well as itscaring atmosphere makes me comfort-able that any child would be in goodhands there.

This coming January, I will turn myresponsibilities over to DavidBlumenfeld of The BlumenfeldDevelopment Group, who will becomeCMF’s next chairman. Corey Ribotsky, afounding and managing member ofThe N.I.R. Group, LLC, will assume thepresident’s position. I will remain atrustee of CMF and together withJeffrey Weiner, managing partner ofMarcum & Kliegman LLP, will chair the

SCOPE UpdateSchool and Community Outreach Program & Events

from Director Sandy Gart

Adam Chadroff, Roslyn HighSchool Jr. SCOPE president, pres-ents SCOPE Director Sandy Gartwith a check in the amount of$3,000. Adam and other Jr.SCOPE members held a familybingo night at the high schooland donated the proceeds toChildren’s Medical Fund.

Help Us Build An Inpatient PavilionWith A Pediatric Emergency

Join CMF’sConstructionChallenge. Call the CMFoffice at 516-352-3344for additionalinformation

Proposed Inpatient Pavilion with five floors totaling 100,000 sq. feet.

First floor features a dedicated pediatric emergency department.

Children’s Medical Fund of New York isworking closely with the North Shore-LIJHealth System Foundation to raise

$96 million for a 100,000-sq.ft-Inpatient Pavilion with five floors and adedicated pediatric emergency depart-ment. Once $40 million is raised, wecan break ground. Already, CMF hasabout $30 million committed.

Help us build for our children’s healthi-er future. There are lots of namingopportunities, including the buildingitself, floors and lots of individual facili-ties as sampled in the list at the right.

A Sampling of Naming Opportunities

$1 millionCentral Nurses’ StationRadiology SuiteUrgicare Suite

$750,000Psychiatry SuiteTrauma Suite

$500,000CT Scan RoomNurses’ StationPlayroom

$400,000Trauma Rooms (2)

$250,000Ambulance VestibuleOrthopedic Exam Room

$200,000Critical CarePsychiatry Consultation Room

$125,000GYN Exam Room

$100,000Exam Rooms (9)Isolation Rooms (4)Psychiatry Exam Room (3)Urgicare Rooms (6)

$50,000Breast Feeding RoomNurse Education RoomRadiology Reading Room

$25,000On-Call RoomSocial Work Office

Many of the founding families ofChildren’s Medical Fund remember thedays when there was no children’s hos-

pital on Long Island. Really sick childrenwere sent to Boston and Philadelphiaor other large cities to receive theexpert pediatric care and treatment theydesperately needed.

After years of fundraising and advocacyactivities to win state approval,Schneider Children’s Hospital finallyopened its doors in 1983. Today, it is acomprehensive, acute-care hospital andis ranked number one for hospitals lessthan 25 years old.

It also has the highest occupancyof any children’s hospital in thenation. What does that mean?Designed to serve 40,000 ambu-latory visits a year, the hospitalhandles over 175,000. Its pedi-atric physicians serve the entireregion and families who comelong distances or from overseasto seek specialized care. And,with only 154 beds, SCH needsto expand.

Corporate Alliance activities.The last two years have been amazing.I am proud to have been a part ofCMF’s incredible growth and success.Our last two Golf and Tennis CharityClassics brought in substantial dollarswhen, in 2005, we honored RichardMack of Apollo Real Estate Advisors andCorey Ribotsky this past June 2006.

Our Corporate Alliance, though foundedin 2004, really established itself with itsfirst major event. The corporate break-fast in 2005 featured TV’s “Apprentice”star George Ross, who is the seniorcounsel and advisor for the TrumpOrganization. Former presidential candi-date Steve Forbes, who is the publisherand editor of Forbes magazine, was theguest speaker at this year’s breakfast.Forbes displayed a gifted memory ashe ticked off statistic after statistic in histake on the U.S. in a global economy.We enjoyed him immensely.

Marcum & Kliegman held its firstwalk/run when it became the corporatesponsor of L.I.’s Workplace Challengethis summer and designated CMF as abeneficiary of proceeds. These eventscreated interest in our organization andmany people joined our CorporateAlliance. We are very excited with theirenthusiasm and expect this to be oneof the major growth areas for CMF.

Children also have had a tremendousimpact on what we have accomplished.More and more of our activities have

involved children who want to partici-pate with a charity that helps other chil-dren. During the summer, the Kids Golffor Kids event benefited CMF, and, justrecently, the Women’s Division co-spon-sored with Lester’s the “One SingularSensation,” a children’s fashion show.Through CMF’s SCOPE, we have contin-ued to motivate high school students tofundraise for and volunteer with a chari-ty. Our families can be proud knowingthat our children are helping others inneed.

CMF also is excited to be involved andbegin fundraising officially for a newInpatient Pavilion. This five-story towerwill house a dedicated pediatric emer-gency department, something thisentire region desperately needs. ThePavilion also will relieve some of thedemands on the current facilities, whichwere designed for 40,000 outpatients ayear and which now serve 175,000.

Your financial support is needed nowmore than ever in order to build again.There are naming opportunities inmany dollar categories that are avail-able. We hope construction can beginas early as 2007. CMF joins with thehospital to co-host a special “kickoff”event in New York City on May 1, 2007.Please participate. As the largest donorto Schneider Children’s Hospital overthe last years, CMF contributors finallywill be recognized with a dedicated wallto honor them.

I want to take a moment to thank anumber of people. To the CMF boardand its many volunteers, thanks foryour continuous, hard work. To ourcommunity stores and businesses, weappreciate your ongoing support ofCMF. I thank my friends who haveanswered my calls for help during mytenure as chairman. They are wonder-ful. Of course, I appreciate the CMFoffice, which enthusiastically works tomake everything we do succeed.

I especially want to thank my wife Julieand my children, Jason and Ali, for theirunderstanding. They have shared thisunique experience with me. It has beena wonderful time. Thank you all.

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL FUND OF NEW YORK8 BRINGING VITAL PROGRAMS TO SCHNEIDER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 9

Message fromChairman

Steven J. Lifton

This is my last letter as chairman ofCMF. I have enjoyed being chairmanand am very proud of the work CMF

continues to accom-plish, for it providescaring support to somany children inneed. I also havebeen privileged tohave been associat-ed with such anexcellent hospital, agroup of dedicated

individuals, and wonderful medical staffthat I would not hesitate to recommendSchneider Children’s Hospital at anytime. The hospital’s excellent diagnosisand treatment capabilities as well as itscaring atmosphere makes me comfort-able that any child would be in goodhands there.

This coming January, I will turn myresponsibilities over to DavidBlumenfeld of The BlumenfeldDevelopment Group, who will becomeCMF’s next chairman. Corey Ribotsky, afounding and managing member ofThe N.I.R. Group, LLC, will assume thepresident’s position. I will remain atrustee of CMF and together withJeffrey Weiner, managing partner ofMarcum & Kliegman LLP, will chair the

SCOPE UpdateSchool and Community Outreach Program & Events

from Director Sandy Gart

Adam Chadroff, Roslyn HighSchool Jr. SCOPE president, pres-ents SCOPE Director Sandy Gartwith a check in the amount of$3,000. Adam and other Jr.SCOPE members held a familybingo night at the high schooland donated the proceeds toChildren’s Medical Fund.

Help Us Build An Inpatient PavilionWith A Pediatric Emergency

Join CMF’sConstructionChallenge. Call the CMFoffice at 516-352-3344for additionalinformation

Proposed Inpatient Pavilion with five floors totaling 100,000 sq. feet.

First floor features a dedicated pediatric emergency department.

It was a bright sunny afternoon onAugust 10, when Children’s MedicalFund held its annual patient barbequeparty. This year, Commerce Bank gener-ously sponsored the party for the youngpatients at Schneider Children’sHospital. The children ate hamburgersand hot dogs, and saved room for theluscious ice cream sundae desserts.CMF trustees Clare Barbadillo and GeriFessler, along with a team of volun-teers, were on hand to scoop ice creamand present toys to the children as theyenjoyed this afternoon of fun. A specialhighlight was the fabulous entertain-ment provided by The New York CitySwing Band, which so generously

donates its services to all the patientparties. The band encouraged the chil-dren to join the festivities and manydanced and sang to the music.

“Mr. C,” the Commerce Bank mascotattended the party and posed for pic-tures with all of the children. CMFwould like to thank Nancy Sweet, vicepresident at Commerce Bank, andRalph Ventura, assistant vice president,who were responsible for engineeringthe Commerce Bank sponsorship ofthis event.

and David Burstein of LakeSuccess. They wanted to find away to help children on LongIsland while doing what theyloved: playing golf.

Held at Eisenhower Park’s RedCourse on August 21, the tour-

namentwas attend-ed by 60youngstersfrom allover LongIsland. Itfeatured boys andgirls ages 12 to21, who compet-ed in Long Island’sopen golf tourna-ment for kids only.It was a full day ofgolf with a funBBQ, great rafflesand awards pres-entation.

Kids Golf for Kids Charities has donated$13,000 to fund the Clown Care Unit atSCH. CMF would like to thank theBurstein Family for there outstandingsupport to this event as well as its timeand dedication to helping the sick chil-dren at Schneider Children’s Hospital.Please be on the look out for theFourth Annual Kids Golf for KidsCharities in August of 2007.

Kids Golf 4 CMFChildren’s Medical Fund of New Yorkwas named the beneficiary of the KidsGolf for Kids Charity at its Third AnnualOuting. The Kids Golf organization wasstarted two years ago by Brian Burstein

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Message from Executive Director

Rita C. Kay

This has been an exciting year markedby significant achievements for Children’sMedical Fund. I have been fortunate towork with Chairman Steve Lifton and

President DavidBlumenfeld, who arevery dedicated anddynamic individuals.In addition to theiradmirable leadership,I want to thank ourBoard of Trustees, ourloyal and hardworking

chapters, and our amazing volunteers,who all have contributed to our growthand success. Special thanks, of course,are in order for our devoted and tirelessstaff: Gina, Gregg, Erica, and Tina.

At the end of 2006, Steve Lifton willleave his chairmanship position when histerm expires. Though he will remain atrustee, he will turn over the reins toDavid Blumenfeld and Corey Ribotsky,who will beome chairman and presidentrespectively. We will miss Steve’sthoughtful guidance, tireless energy, anddedicated focus. Thank you, Steve, for allyour good works.

My focus this year and for 2007 will beto concentrate on a number of key areasto help bring CMF to its next level. Theseinclude increased visibility in media,which will help us obtain new corporatesupport; development of better commu-nications to strengthen our bond withmembers; and expanding relationshipswith corporations and politicians to accessmore and different funding for CMF.

This year our family and corporate eventsprovided significant funds that havehelped Schneider Children's Hospitalsustain its excellence and provide a car-ing atmosphere for children. However,our hospital must expand to continue toprovide more and better services. We callon all of you to continue to not onlyincrease your support of CMF programs,but also contribute to our constructionchallenge. Join us once again as we buildfor our children's healthier future.

CMF was chosen as one of two bene-factors for the Marcum & Kliegman LLPWorkplace Challenge. The event whichtook place at Jones Beach State Park onJuly 25 drew more than 5,000 peoplefrom over 70 participating companiesacross Long Island.

The 3.5 mile challenge was open toboth runners and walkers. Since itinvolves so many companies, the eventis touted as Long Island’s “largest officepicnic.” Companies entered as a team

and enlisted employees and their fami-lies as runners/walkers to compete invarious categories, which were arrangedby industry as well as by other groupdesignations.

CMF spokesman and former Islandergreat Bob Nystrom was there as theofficial starter of the race. American Idolfinalist Kevin Covais of Levittown madean appearance to sing the NationalAnthem. He generously donated his feefrom that night to CMF.

CMF would like to thank Jeffrey Weiner,who is managing partner of Marcum &Kliegman LLP, and a CMF vice presi-dent. He was instrumental in extendingCMF the opportunity to participate inthis terrific event. We also would like tothank all the runners and walkers whohelped raise $5,000 for the vital pro-grams at Schneider Children’s Hospital.

CMF Receives Marcum & KliegmanL.I. Workplace Challenge Proceeds What makes Halloween special? Kids,

candy, costumes, and the Kramer fami-ly, who sponsored a wonderful patientparty at Schneider Children’s Hospitalon October 26.

When the young patients walked intothe cafeteria at SCH, they grinned. Theroom had been transformed with bal-loons, Halloween costumes, coloringbooks and lots of toys. Youngstersworked on craft projects and took themback to their rooms as mementos.

Not only were the ice cream sundaes atreat, but also the music graciouslydonated by the New York City SwingBand kept everyone’s spirits high.

CMF is grateful to all the volunteers,who participated in this wonderful after-noon of laughter. We would like tothank the Kramers for their generosityand funding of much needed infant andtoddler musical toys used by theHeather Fessler Music Therapy Program.

Halloween Patient Party SponsoredBy Diane and Seth Kramer

Become An Angel.Host An Angel TeaIn Your HomeHow wonderful it would be to inviteyour family members and friends toyour home to learn how they can sup-port CMF’s Angel campaign. The AngelCampaign has raised over $2 millionto help fund vital programs atSchneider Children’s Hospital. We sup-port bone marrow transplant, neonatalmedicine, cardiothoracic surgery, andChild Life, just to name a few.

We will be happy to send a CMF asso-ciate to further explain the benefits ofsupporting the campaign and how aspecial person can be honored on ournew Wall of Angels at the hospital.

Name

Telephone

Email

Suggested date for your tea

(from l. to r.) Joanne Burstein, Brian Burstein, CMF’s Gregg Hirschorn, DavidBurstein, and Dr. Les Burstein.

Sun Shines on Patients At Commerce Bank Barbeque

CMF’s Gina Segreti, Ralph Ventura of CommerceBank, CMF Executive Director Rita Kay, andNancy Sweet of Commerce Bank.

Diane Kramer (l.) and volunteers.

It was a bright sunny afternoon onAugust 10, when Children’s MedicalFund held its annual patient barbequeparty. This year, Commerce Bank gener-ously sponsored the party for the youngpatients at Schneider Children’sHospital. The children ate hamburgersand hot dogs, and saved room for theluscious ice cream sundae desserts.CMF trustees Clare Barbadillo and GeriFessler, along with a team of volun-teers, were on hand to scoop ice creamand present toys to the children as theyenjoyed this afternoon of fun. A specialhighlight was the fabulous entertain-ment provided by The New York CitySwing Band, which so generously

donates its services to all the patientparties. The band encouraged the chil-dren to join the festivities and manydanced and sang to the music.

“Mr. C,” the Commerce Bank mascotattended the party and posed for pic-tures with all of the children. CMFwould like to thank Nancy Sweet, vicepresident at Commerce Bank, andRalph Ventura, assistant vice president,who were responsible for engineeringthe Commerce Bank sponsorship ofthis event.

and David Burstein of LakeSuccess. They wanted to find away to help children on LongIsland while doing what theyloved: playing golf.

Held at Eisenhower Park’s RedCourse on August 21, the tour-

namentwas attend-ed by 60youngstersfrom allover LongIsland. Itfeatured boys andgirls ages 12 to21, who compet-ed in Long Island’sopen golf tourna-ment for kids only.It was a full day ofgolf with a funBBQ, great rafflesand awards pres-entation.

Kids Golf for Kids Charities has donated$13,000 to fund the Clown Care Unit atSCH. CMF would like to thank theBurstein Family for there outstandingsupport to this event as well as its timeand dedication to helping the sick chil-dren at Schneider Children’s Hospital.Please be on the look out for theFourth Annual Kids Golf for KidsCharities in August of 2007.

Kids Golf 4 CMFChildren’s Medical Fund of New Yorkwas named the beneficiary of the KidsGolf for Kids Charity at its Third AnnualOuting. The Kids Golf organization wasstarted two years ago by Brian Burstein

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Message from Executive Director

Rita C. Kay

This has been an exciting year markedby significant achievements for Children’sMedical Fund. I have been fortunate towork with Chairman Steve Lifton and

President DavidBlumenfeld, who arevery dedicated anddynamic individuals.In addition to theiradmirable leadership,I want to thank ourBoard of Trustees, ourloyal and hardworking

chapters, and our amazing volunteers,who all have contributed to our growthand success. Special thanks, of course,are in order for our devoted and tirelessstaff: Gina, Gregg, Erica, and Tina.

At the end of 2006, Steve Lifton willleave his chairmanship position when histerm expires. Though he will remain atrustee, he will turn over the reins toDavid Blumenfeld and Corey Ribotsky,who will beome chairman and presidentrespectively. We will miss Steve’sthoughtful guidance, tireless energy, anddedicated focus. Thank you, Steve, for allyour good works.

My focus this year and for 2007 will beto concentrate on a number of key areasto help bring CMF to its next level. Theseinclude increased visibility in media,which will help us obtain new corporatesupport; development of better commu-nications to strengthen our bond withmembers; and expanding relationshipswith corporations and politicians to accessmore and different funding for CMF.

This year our family and corporate eventsprovided significant funds that havehelped Schneider Children's Hospitalsustain its excellence and provide a car-ing atmosphere for children. However,our hospital must expand to continue toprovide more and better services. We callon all of you to continue to not onlyincrease your support of CMF programs,but also contribute to our constructionchallenge. Join us once again as we buildfor our children's healthier future.

CMF was chosen as one of two bene-factors for the Marcum & Kliegman LLPWorkplace Challenge. The event whichtook place at Jones Beach State Park onJuly 25 drew more than 5,000 peoplefrom over 70 participating companiesacross Long Island.

The 3.5 mile challenge was open toboth runners and walkers. Since itinvolves so many companies, the eventis touted as Long Island’s “largest officepicnic.” Companies entered as a team

and enlisted employees and their fami-lies as runners/walkers to compete invarious categories, which were arrangedby industry as well as by other groupdesignations.

CMF spokesman and former Islandergreat Bob Nystrom was there as theofficial starter of the race. American Idolfinalist Kevin Covais of Levittown madean appearance to sing the NationalAnthem. He generously donated his feefrom that night to CMF.

CMF would like to thank Jeffrey Weiner,who is managing partner of Marcum &Kliegman LLP, and a CMF vice presi-dent. He was instrumental in extendingCMF the opportunity to participate inthis terrific event. We also would like tothank all the runners and walkers whohelped raise $5,000 for the vital pro-grams at Schneider Children’s Hospital.

CMF Receives Marcum & KliegmanL.I. Workplace Challenge Proceeds What makes Halloween special? Kids,

candy, costumes, and the Kramer fami-ly, who sponsored a wonderful patientparty at Schneider Children’s Hospitalon October 26.

When the young patients walked intothe cafeteria at SCH, they grinned. Theroom had been transformed with bal-loons, Halloween costumes, coloringbooks and lots of toys. Youngstersworked on craft projects and took themback to their rooms as mementos.

Not only were the ice cream sundaes atreat, but also the music graciouslydonated by the New York City SwingBand kept everyone’s spirits high.

CMF is grateful to all the volunteers,who participated in this wonderful after-noon of laughter. We would like tothank the Kramers for their generosityand funding of much needed infant andtoddler musical toys used by theHeather Fessler Music Therapy Program.

Halloween Patient Party SponsoredBy Diane and Seth Kramer

Become An Angel.Host An Angel TeaIn Your HomeHow wonderful it would be to inviteyour family members and friends toyour home to learn how they can sup-port CMF’s Angel campaign. The AngelCampaign has raised over $2 millionto help fund vital programs atSchneider Children’s Hospital. We sup-port bone marrow transplant, neonatalmedicine, cardiothoracic surgery, andChild Life, just to name a few.

We will be happy to send a CMF asso-ciate to further explain the benefits ofsupporting the campaign and how aspecial person can be honored on ournew Wall of Angels at the hospital.

Name

Telephone

Email

Suggested date for your tea

(from l. to r.) Joanne Burstein, Brian Burstein, CMF’s Gregg Hirschorn, DavidBurstein, and Dr. Les Burstein.

Sun Shines on Patients At Commerce Bank Barbeque

CMF’s Gina Segreti, Ralph Ventura of CommerceBank, CMF Executive Director Rita Kay, andNancy Sweet of Commerce Bank.

Diane Kramer (l.) and volunteers.

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Corporate Alliance

CMF ChairmanSteven LiftonThe Lifton Company

CMF PresidentDavid BlumenfeldBlumenfeld Development Group

CMF Executive DirectorRita C. Kay

Committee

Michael AkkerSBLI USA Mutual Life InsuranceCompany, Inc.

Steven BermanYES Network

Mallory BrennerCitigroup Private Bank

Kenneth BreslinBreslin Realty Development Corp.

Richard ChalifouxUS Trust Co. of NY

IIene CooperFarrell Fritz, P.C.

Michelle E. DiBenedettoCitibank, N.A.

Geri FesslerHeather on Earth Music Foundation

Mark K. GoodmanJanover Rubinroit

Penny HutnerAdvance Tabco

Jeffrey JurickIWCO Direct

Craig LittPico Manufacturing

Richard MackApollo, L.L.P.

Nick MuroMuro Title Agency, Inc.

Martin OestreichGerimedix

Mitchell RechlerRechlerEquity Partners

David ReinerReal Estate Strategies

Barry RosenbergEconoco Corp.

Jeffrey WeinerMarcum & Kliegman LLP

Marcum & Kliegman Workplace Challenge sponsors Jeffrey Weiner (l.) and Ronald Storch (r.) withAmerican Idol finalist Kevin Covais.

n Garden City Chapter Annual GalaSaturday, February 3, 2007 Chateau Briand, Westbury

n CMF/North Shore-LIJ GalaTuesday, May 1, 2007 Cipriani Wall Street, New York

n 32nd Annual Golf and TennisCharity ClassicMonday, June 18, 2007 Glen Oaks Club, Old Westbury

n Kids Golf for Kids Charities4th Annual Kids OutingDate To be AnnouncedThe Red Course at EisenhowerPark, East Meadow

Upcoming Events

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Recognize someone thisholiday season through our

Tribute Card Program. Senda contribution in honor or in

memory of someone you love and cherish.

Contact Erica Dardon at 516-352-3344

CMF Tribute Program

YES Network Heather on EarthMusic Foundation

Breslin Realty

Farrell Fritz, PC

U.S. Trust Co

IWCO Direct

PicoManufacturing

Muro TitleAgency, Inc.

Gerimedix RechlerEquity

LiftonFinancial Group, LLC

CMF Receives Marcum & KliegmanL.I. Workplace Challenge Proceeds

Blumenfeld and Ribotsky To LeadCMF In 2007

Forbes FeaturedAt Breakfast

see page 2

see page 10

Children’s Medical Fund announces thatPresident David Blumenfeld will

become chairman in 2007, when theterm of Steven J. Lifton will expire. Corey

Ribotsky, managingpartner of The N.I.R.Group, LLP, who washonored at this year’sCharity Classic, willbecome president. Wewelcome Ribotsky, whowith wife Stacey, hasbeen active with CMFfor a long time (see biounder the Men’sDivision Charity Classicon our web site:www.cmfny.org). Liftonwill remain a trusteeand co-chair theCorporate Alliance.

Incoming Chairman David Blumenfeld and incoming President CoreyRibotsky with current Chairman Steven J. Lifton.

CMF President David Blumenfeld, Steve Forbes,and Chairman Steven J. Lifton.