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Elizabeth Monaco and Neil M. McCarthy hosted over 150 guests
at their home on February 21st in support of the Animal
Medical Center (AMC). AMC, the world’s largest non-profit
animal hospital, celebrates its 110th anniversary this year
while simultaneously launching a $70 million capital
campaign to renovate and expand
the hospital.
The event was co-chaired by Trustee Donna Acquavella, Gigi
and Harry Benson, Georgina Bloomberg, Mary Cookingham,
Reilly Cookingham, Jenny Dunion, Rachel Eidelman, Trustee
Emilia Fanjul, Emilia Fanjul-Pfeifler, Alex Hamer, Marsia
Holzer, Keith Johnson, Trustee Emilia Saint-Amand Krimendahl,
Patty Raynes, Glen Senk, John Talley, Lyman T. Whitehead,
and Cathy Zicherman.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of cocktails and hors
d’oeuvres, along with pet psychics, sketch artists, and a
chance to win raffle prizes. Among the raffle prizes: A
bracelet from Barbara Parker Fine Jewelry, riding lessons
with Olympic Gold and Silver Medal winner Joe Fargis and
renowned equestrian Stacia Madden, a Marsia Holzer
sculpture, and two signed books of photographs by Harry
Benson. Guests also enjoyed live music performed by a
professional pianist.
Hosts Neil McCarthy, AMC’s Chief Administrative Officer, and
Elizabeth Monaco welcomed guests and shared their
decades-long connection with AMC. “AMC provides world-class
veterinary care that is unmatched by any other facility,”
said Ms. Monaco. “Neil and I are dedicated to supporting
AMC’s mission of advancing veterinary medicine, pioneering
research, and educating the next generation of veterinarians
in specialty medicine, and want to help broaden the reach of
AMC beyond its Manhattan facility.”
AMC Chief Executive Officer Kathryn Coyne explained how the
Gift of Love Capital Campaign will enhance the ability of
AMC’s clinical team to provide the best possible patient
care, while creating new opportunities for groundbreaking
research, and providing an optimal learning environment for
residents and interns. “We are deeply grateful to Libby and
Neil for their steadfast commitment to AMC, and for hosting
this wonderful evening to bring together so many people who
care about animals,” said Ms. Coyne.
Guests also had an opportunity to speak with AMC Internist
Dr. Dennis Slade, and Emergency and Critical Care Specialist
Dr. Ann Marie Zollo.
About Animal Medical Center
The Animal Medical Center (AMC) is the world’s largest
non-profit animal hospital with 100+ veterinarians providing
the highest quality medical care across 20 specialties and
services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our mission to
provide the best in care, research, and education has been
the foundation of our work for over a century.As we mark our
110th anniversary, we’re launching the Gift of Love campaign
to ensure we’re here for our pets for the next century, and
beyond. Learn more at
www.amcny.org.
Photos Courtesy
of The Animal Medical Center |