ToLife! - Gala

Tuesday, May 7 at the Franklin Plaza, Troy

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Culiinary Extravaganza, Silent Auction, Wine Pull and more

Windsor Development Corporation

Honorary Chairs:

Dr. Arthur & Graceann Wallingford

Mistress of Ceremonies:

Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Presenting the

“Extra Mile Award”:

Sabrina Mosseau, St. Peter’s Health Partners

Presenting the

“You’re an Angel Award”:

Mary Bowen, NY Oncology Hematology

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors

Pink Sponsor

Security Supply

St. Peter’s Health Partners

Rose Sponsor

New York Oncology Hematology, PC

Mauve Sponsor

Hinman Straub, PC lGreenberg Traurig, LLPl Nigro Companies l Plastic Surgery Group l Wells Fargo Investments

Burgundy Sponsor

 Albany Obstetrics & Gynecology, PC  l Bella Napoli Italian Bakery Inc.l CDPHP 

First Niagara Bank l Henry Margu Wigs lNY Health Plan Association Council

Ob/Gyn Health Center Associates of Community Care Physicians, P.C. l Robert Wright Disposal/ Cart-Away

Sentron Associates, Inc.l Stram Center for Integrative Medicine l Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP

Sabrina Mosseau BS,RN,OCN

      Sabrina is the dynamic force leading Samaritan Hospital’s Cancer Treatment Center and Women’s Health Center.  As the Administrative Director of Medical Oncology and Women’s Health, Sabrina is making a difference in the lives of cancer patients each and every day. As an inpatient oncology nurse beginning at Albany Memorial Hospital, Sabrina witnessed patient struggles and vowed to commit her professional energy to improving the patient experience.  Her career experience includes work as a patient advocate and educator.

      She is involved in many quality healthcare initiatives and is recognized as a leader in oncology quality and outcomes for her institution.  She is also very involved in the oncology community, serving as a past President of the Capital District Oncology Nursing Society, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Upstate New York/Vermont Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as a past President, and serving on the Resource Council of the Hope Club of Central New York. She is published in the field of oncology patient navigation and she was the first to bring this program to the Capital District area.

     It is her goal that cancer services should be unlimited, that people should have a choice in combining their treatments into a total plan of Integrative Wellness, that research into cancer control and cure is brought out of the laboratory quicker and to the bedside of the individuals who need it most, and that patients are provided with a navigator to assist and guide them through their oncology care.

      Sabrina’s influence has not gone unnoticed. In 2012, she competed for the title of  “Woman of the Year” from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter, raising over $68,000 in 8 short weeks. With nursing and science degrees from Mohawk Valley Community College and Siena College respectively, Sabrina was drawn to caring for people at a young age and decided to make that her life’s work.  Sabrina and her husband Paul and son James have made the Capital Region their home.

Mary Bowen, RN

         Mary is the face of kindness and compassion at the office of New York Oncology Hematology. Mary’s nursing career began at St. Peter’s Hospital, working in intensive care, maternity and Hospice care. Mary’s formal training includes; Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, BS from Excelsior College, professional certifications in oncology nursing and breast care. Mary is currently pursuing her Masters in Nursing from Excelsior College – will complete by next year.

        Experience with oncology nursing evolved into a lifelong interest in helping cancer patients. Mary found her dream job as a nurse navigator, a role that allows her to utilize her training to help women at a critical time. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Mary married her childhood sweetheart Bill. They have two adult children and two delightful grandchildren.

        Throughout her career, Mary has felt called to serve. Her ability to connect with patients, advocate and listen has served our community well. 

Past Gala Honorees

2012

Honorary Chair

Angela Beddoe

Honorary Culinary Chairs
Libby Thomas & Anne Trimble

Extra Mile Award
Dr. Arthur J. Wallingford, MD

You're An Angel Award
Judy Rosch

2011
Honorary Chairs
Joyce Tate & Jennifer Whalen

Honorary Culinary Chairs
Libby Thomas & Ann Trimble

Extra Mile Award
Dr. Donna M. Pietrocola, Breast Surgeon at Albany Medical College

You’re an Angel Award
Nancy Clemente, Carol C. Reid & Diane Bollman-Buyer

2010
Honorary Chairs
Dr. Todd & Jill Doyle

Honorary Culinary Chair
Ann Trimble

Extra Mile Award
Dr. Debbie Kennedy, Albany Plastic Surgeons, PLLC

You’re an Angel Award
Shirley Unser and Bank of America & Steve Berger

2009
Honorary Chairs
Dr. Arthur & Susan Sunkin

Honorary Culinary Chair
Anne Trimble

Extra Mile Award
Michael Castro, M.D., St. Mary’s Hospital
Jeffrey Rockmore, M.D., Plastic Surgery Group

You’re an Angel Award
The Women of the Quilters Getaway Weekend: Lisa Fagen, Londa VanDerzee, Mary Ann Peters and Bonnie Turner

2008
Honorary Chair
Honorable Kemp Hannon

Extra Mile Award
Dr. Duncan Savage MD, Radiation Oncology at St. Peter’s Hospital

You’re an Angel Award
Patrick Ahearn

2007
Honorary Chair
Lisa J. Nigro

Special Tribute
Eileen Howe

Extra Mile Award
The Slingerlands Golf Association

You’re an Angel Award
Kevin Dubner

2006
Honorary Chairs
Denise Becker, Becky Kasselman & Chick LedDuke

Extra Mile Award
Benita Zahn, News Channel 13 Health Reporter

2005
Extra Mile Award
Michael A. Kolodziej, MD

2004
Honorary Chairs
Joseph Bruno & Ronald Canestrari

Extra Mile Award
Janet Abrahamson

2003
Honorary Chair
Dr. Andrew C. Warheit

Extra Mile Award
Laurie J. Mazone

Special Tribute
Barry A. Gold

2002
Honorary Chair
Governor George E. Pataki

Extra Mile Award
Dr. Ruth Beer

2001
Honorary Chair
Kemp Hannon

Extra Mile Award
Dr. Albert Ellman