Trustee Deb Belfatto with Nadine Brechner, Chief Development Officer for Trinitas. The Trinitas Family sends thanks to Deb and Joe, Lindsay and Marcus for their compassion and generosity.Summit Resident Marcus Tabani organizes effort to spread joy
It's not only important to count your blessings, but to share your blessings.
"It's our family philosophy," says Deb Belfatto of Summit, a trustee for Trinitas Health Foundation, which serves as the fundraising arm of Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
Recently, her son-in-law Marcus Tabani, Store Team Leader of Whole Foods in Bryant Park, NYC, arranged to donate toys from the store to Trinitas' New Point Campus, which serves pediatric patients with behavioral health needs.
Loading up vehicles filled with donated gifts for a family in need or a chosen charity has been a Belfatto family tradition for many years. And now, her daughter Lindsay and her husband Marcus carry on the tradition of giving for the holidays. This year, they held a Christmas party and asked guests to bring presents for the children at Trinitas in lieu of hostess' gifts. Marcus added to the collection with quality toys from Whole Foods, such as wooden blocks, stuffed animals and puzzles.
"I'm proud of Lindsay and Marcus for carrying on our tradition," says Deb. "The toys were delivered on New Years' Day when all the children could be there to receive them. They all gathered in the community room and Lindsay spoke. It was heart-warming. It was an opportunity to express gratitude for their blessings. And that's what Christmas is really all about."
Deb is Co-Chair of the "Peace of Mind" capital campaign, which is raising $4 million to renovate and modernize the building that houses the extensive Department of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry of Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
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About Trinitas Health Foundation
Trinitas Regional Medical Center continues a long-standing tradition of healing, comforting, and nurturing - the essence of health care. The Trinitas Health Foundation gathers support from friends and neighbors to make this work possible. Gifts to the Foundation help the hospital upgrade facilities, expand services, and provide exceptional care for our patients.
Contact Information
Doug Harris
908-994-5138
dharris@trinitas.org
Yolanda Fleming
908-994-5139
Yfleming@trinitas.org