The Somerset Hills Twig, a local branch of the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC), hosted its second annual fundraiser in support of Morristown Medical Center, raising over $9,000. Proceeds will benefit the Healing Arts Drum Program at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.
More than 100 guests attended an evening of “Bourbon and Burgers in the Barn” at The Champions Club at Tranquillity Farm in Chester, New Jersey on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The event featured gourmet sliders, a unique bourbon tasting, a 50/50 raffle and a “Wine Grab.”
Tracy Redling, Somerset Hills Twig Co-President with Elaine Edge, thanked all the guests for coming out in support of this worthwhile cause, and applauded all of the volunteers who helped make this event a success.
Guest speaker, Megan Calabro, Music Therapist at Goryeb’s Childen’s Hospital, shared the many benefits of the music program for the children and performed a fun and interactive demonstration for all the attendees. The Healing Arts Drum Program gives children and their families an opportunity to interact with each other in the hospital in a non-sick way. Music not only reduces blood pressure and stress, but also facilitates communication. Research has proved that music has direct impact on immunological functioning, suggesting it can influence the healing process.
“This second-annual event hosted by the Somerset Hills Twig was, once again, a great success. We are grateful for their ongoing dedication and commitment to WAMMC’s fundraising efforts in support of Morristown Medical Center,” said Mary Courtemanche, President, Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.
The Somerset Hills Twig, which was formed in 2015, is one of the seven branches that supports WAMMC’s mission to promote quality healthcare within the community through service projects and fundraising for Morristown Medical Center. For information on how you can join this group of dedicated volunteers in support of Morristown Medical Center, please send an email to somersethillstwig@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
Founded in March 1893 to provide financial support to Morristown Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Health System, the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) helps enable the hospital to respond to the changing healthcare needs of the community. With a volunteer base of over 500 members, WAMMC hosts a number of fundraising events, anchored by the flagship event, Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens open to the public every two years. WAMMC also operates the hospital’s gift shops and The Bargain Box Thrift Boutique. WAMMC is an integral part of the hospital’s ability to continue bringing cutting-edge technology and superior health services to the community, and has raised nearly $25 million to date to support this mission. For more information about WAMMC, visit http://www.wammc.org.
Somerset Hills Twig Committee Members
Back Row (L to R): Courtney Carney, Gayle Shimoun, Nancy Falzon, Tracy Redling (Co-President), Denise Bailey, Kristina Folkart, Joy Hultman.
Front Row (L to R): Karen Davidson, Vicky Brooks, Elaine Edge (Co-President), Meera Bagle.
Photo Credit: Betsy Bacot-Aigner
Megan Calabro shares a musical moment with guests.
L to R: Elaine Edge, Megan Calabro, Music Therapist, Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Tracy Redling.
Photo Credit: Betsy Bacot-Aigner