HMH Foundation Gala at Lincoln Center to Launch Be The Difference Campaign

On Sep 4, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation will host its annual gala and publicly launch its Be The Difference campaign at Lincoln Center in New York City. The event will honor campaign co-chairs Peter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s, and Eli Manning, former New York Football Giants quarterback and 2x Super Bowl MVP. Hugh Jackman, Academy Award®-nominated, Golden Globe and Tony-Award winning performer will join as the special guest performer, and Jon Stewart – comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor and television host – will emcee the event.

“I am honored to host Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation’s Gala and Be The Difference Campaign Launch this year,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “Both Peter and Eli have done so much to support our mission to transform healthcare and kick off our Be The Difference campaign to innovate healthcare, which will enable us to continue to meet the needs of patients today and in the future.”

The campaign is built upon four pillars, each designed to support Hackensack Meridian Health‘s vision for New Jersey in their own distinct ways: better delivery of patient care; revolutionizing medical education and supporting the nursing profession; accelerated research and discovery; and more equitable access to advanced care.

“I am thrilled to celebrate our Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Gala and the launch of Be The Difference, which is poised to transform health care in New Jersey. This philanthropic initiative is profoundly significant, and the unwavering support from our dedicated friends, supporters and partners means the world to us,” said Joyce P. Hendricks, president and chief development officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. “With their generosity, we have accomplished truly remarkable feats, pushing the boundaries of health care excellence. We look forward to a wonderful evening honoring the work of Eli Manning and Peter Cancro, our esteemed campaign co-chairs, whose leadership and commitment are driving forces behind our success.”

“We are proud to serve as Be The Difference campaign co-chairs and honored to be recognized at the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation gala this year,” said Peter Cancro and Eli Manning. “Every day, Hackensack Meridian Health provides leading-class care to patients all around the state and to those who travel to New Jersey for specialized care. We have experienced such great support of our mission and know we can rely on our communities to continue to make a positive impact on health care for generations to come.”

To purchase tickets to the Gala and Campaign Launch or sponsor the event, visit GiveHMH.org/BeTheDifference or contact the Strategic Events team at [email protected].

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