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 Special Announcement
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Bayonne Medical Center Contributes $20,000 for Haitian Relief Fund
Release Date: 01/27/2010 |
At a meeting today of Bayonne Hearts for Haiti, the local committee for Haitian relief, Bayonne Medical Center President and CEO Daniel Kane presented a contribution of $20,000 on behalf of the hospital. The funds will go to support the American Red Cross's humanitarian efforts to help earthquake victims in Haiti. Kane said, "As a healthcare provider, Bayonne Medical Center is deeply concerned about saving lives. With this contribution, Bayonne Medical Center will enable the Red Cross to continue providing food, water, relief supplies, and logistical and support services in Haiti. The hospital is happy to join with others in the Bayonne community to help the Haitian people."
Mayor Mark A. Smith said, "I would like to thank Bayonne Medical Center for its generous contribution to Bayonne Hearts for Haiti. I hope this contribution will inspire other businesses in the Bayonne community to join in supporting the local effort for the American Red Cross. The hospital's support has provided a great start to our fundraising drive." At the meeting, Mayor Smith also presented his own contribution of $500 for Haitian relief.
Phyllis Garelick, Chairwoman of Bayonne Hearts for Haiti, said, "On behalf of the committee, I would like to commend Bayonne Medical Center for taking the initiative and making the first large contribution to this fundraising campaign. By working together, the leaders of the City of Bayonne, the Bayonne Board of Education, and Bayonne Medical Center can make a big difference in the lives of the Haitian people."
People who wish to make contributions to the relief effort by check may write checks payable to the American Red Cross or to Bayonne Hearts for Haiti. The checks can be mailed to or dropped off at the Office of the Mayor, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, N.J. 07002.
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