Winthrop Offers Bite of Hope for Pediatric Diabetes Patients

Winthrop-University Hospital’s Pediatric Diabetes Program’s fifth annual Bite of Hope Dinner at the Inn at New Hyde Park raised $52,000 to help treat young patients.

The event, which honored the achievements of Jeffrey and Carol Rosenking of Westbury, benefits the program and its multifaceted approach to treating young patients with diabetes.

Established in 2002, the program not only provides treatment but also education and care for children, adolescents and young adults with diabetes throughout the tri-state region.

Hospital officials say proceeds from the Bite of Hope event will be directly used for the psychosocial services provided by Winthrop’s Pediatric Diabetes Program. Since these services are offered free to patients and are not reimbursed by insurance, the program relies on philanthropic contributions.

The evening was emceed by CBS News’ Sophia Hall with entertainment provided by Maximilian Sisalli. Winthrop Pediatric Diabetes Program Director Jean Corrigan, RN, MA, CDE, applauded Jeffrey and Carol Rosenking and their daughter, Taylor, for enriching Winthrop’s Pediatric Diabetes Program with their generosity and personal commitment to its comprehensive education and medical care.

At the event, Joseph Lannig introduced the Youth Achievement Award winner, Ashley Randall of Port Washington, and praised her for her tireless efforts to raising funds for the cure.

Members of Winthrop’s Pediatric Diabetes Team expressed gratitude for the community’s continued support of their program. Under the program, children are encouraged to embrace a positive philosophy as they learn to successfully manage this chronic illness.

For more information about Winthrop’s Pediatric Diabetes Program, visit www.winthrop.org or call 1-866-WINTHROP.

Photos:

Winthrop’s Pediatric Diabetes Team including (l.-r.) Sheila Dennehy, RN, MSN; Edith Fiore, MS, RN, CPNP, CDE; Siham Accacha, MD, Chief of the Pediatric Diabetes Program; Amy Canterella, MS, RD, Nutritionist; Susan Ruggerio, RN, MS, CDE, Diabetes Educator; Danielle Alessio, LCSW, Social Worker; Grace Bernaudo, RN, CDE, Diabetes Educator; Jean Corrigan, RN, MA, CDE, Program Director, Pediatric Diabetes Program, Diabetes Educator; Robert Levine, MD, PhD, Pediatric Endocrinologist; Lori Benzoni, BS, MPH, Pediatric Coordinator; and Colleen Farley-Cornell, MS, RD, CDN, CDE Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator.

The Rosenking Family of Westbury, Winthrop’s 2014 Bite of Hope honorees.

Ashley Randall of Port Washington accepts the 2014 Youth Achievement Award at Winthrop’s Fifth Annual Bite of Hope event.

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