Save the Date!

For over 100 years the American Red Cross on Long Island has helped the community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the Long Island Heroes Celebration.

The American Red Cross Heroes Celebration is the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross on Long Island serving Nassau County and Suffolk County.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction

Followed by Dinner and Program

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd

Garden City, NY

Attire: Festive Cocktail

SPONSORSHIP & TICKET OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Interested in supporting the event in other ways?

Donate an item to our silent auction! We are looking for restaurant gift certificates, wine, tickets to games or shows and specialty items.

Host a table for friends, family or colleagues! All you have to do is invite and confirm the attendance of 10 individuals, including yourself. Table hosts are not required to pay for their table guests’ seats but are welcome to do so.

Announcing Our Emcee: Elisa DiStefano

Newsday On-Camera Senior Lifestyle Host

With almost two decades of experience in live and breaking news, Elisa DiStefano is an award-winning entertainment reporter, host, content creator and entrepreneur.

Covering everything from A-List movie premieres to summer in the Hamptons, Elisa has interviewed some of entertainment’s best talent.

2023 Corporate Leadership Honoree

First Quality Enterprises, LLC and its affiliates, a manufacturer of household paper, adult care, feminine care, and baby care products, has been a committed American Red Cross supporter since 2012, contributing to unprecedented disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey. They continue to be steadfast partners of the Red Cross, most recently supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Ida in 2021 and Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Thank You to Our Table Hosts

Laura and John Curran

Alexis and Louis Morledge

Alex and Brian Whelehan

*As of July 31, 2023

Heroes Celebration Co-Chairs

Laura Curran | Alexis Morledge | Erin King Sweeney

Committee Members

Board Members

Anthony Acampora

Matt Thompson

Co-Chairs

Stuart Richner

Vice Chair

Azad Anand, M.D.

Gary Brown

Anna Chacko

Ming Chiang

Sammy Chu

Louis DeBrino

Mirna Eusebio Lithgow

Louis M. DeBrino

Edward Fabian

Donna Fielding

James Flannery

Jonathan Goldstein, MBA

William Haugland, II

Tochi Iroku-Malize, M.D.

Andrea S. Kantor

Ellen Labita, CPA

Greg Lavine

Joe Link

Brendan Mooney

Lee Mueller

Stacey Sweet

Gurmohan Syali, M.D.

Rabbi Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz

Arvind Vora

Ex-Officio

For more information, please email sophie.neumann@redcross.org.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need.