|
On November 21, 2019
The American Hospital of Paris Foundation
held a festive Gala at the
Metropolitan Club in New York City
benefiting the Hospital.
The Gala honored Mr. Michel David-Weill, longtime
supporter and Board member of the organization for his pivotal
role in creating lasting relationships among American and French
counterparts.
200 guests hailing from Houston, Palm Beach, New York and Paris
enjoyed a lively cocktail hour followed
by dinner, an award presentation and remarks, a performance by a
violinist and a silent auction of luxury items. Dinner Chairman
Donna Chapman led the Foundation’s Gala with Co-Chair Kitty
Resor benefiting the American Hospital of Paris. The
Hospital is a unique institution in France that has, for over a
century,
been the meeting ground for the shared collaboration of French
and U.S. medical exchange, science and excellence.
Guests included were leadership from the Hospital in France and
the Foundation in the U.S. Donna & Max Chapman, Ambassador
Howard & Gretchen Leach, Kitty
& John Resor, Claude Wasserstein, Laura & Mark Yockey, Francine
Le Frak & Rick Friedberg, Sharon
Jacquet, Marshall & Deborah Wais, John Crawford, Richard Chiu,
Robert Sigal, Joan & Frank Ginsberg,
Christiane & Jean Claude Gruffat.
In addition, John & Margo Catsimatidis, Molly Crownover,
Elizabeth Matthews, Edward & Rini Ziegler, Cyrus Vance, Jr.,
Anne-Claire Legendre, Consulat General of France, Denise LeFrak,
Ray & Veronica Kelly, Susan Gutfreund and Linda Wachner were
part of the evening’s festivities.
“We are honored to recognize Mr. David-Weill, an extraordinarily
respected and gracious man. We are deeply appreciative of his
involvement and generous support of the American Hospital of
Paris for over 30 years” Mrs. Chapman noted as part of her
remarks and introduction before offering Mr. David-Weill with a
stunning sculpture honoring his ongoing commitment to the
Hospital.
The history of the Hospital as an American institution in France
is unique. Thanks to its serving as a resource to French,
American and international patients for over 100 years, to
providing fundamental aid to France during the two World Wars,
and to its role in bringing America and France together through
the sharing of expertise and best practices, the American
Hospital of Paris has become one of the world’s leading symbols
of Franco-American friendship and cooperation. The Hospital
provides high-quality care for nearly all major medical
specialties through its 350 physicians and its continuing
efforts to offer patients the latest and most advanced medical
and diagnostic equipment. Patients from over 110 countries have
been treated over the years at the American Hospital of Paris, a
testament to its commitment to offer maximum safety of care,
which is exemplified by its accreditation by the Haute
Autorité de Santé (HAS) and the U.S. Joint Commission.
As a private, not-for-profit organization, the American Hospital
of Paris receives no subsidies from the French or American
governments, relying on revenues from operations and on the
generosity of patients, donors and patrons in order
“Merci,”
for all you are doing to assist in our efforts that enhance the
meeting ground for European and U.S. medical science and
excellence – the American Hospital of Paris!,” offered Mrs.
Chapman during her closing remarks. “There
has never been a more important time to support the future of
the growing American Hospital of Paris.”
About The American Hospital of Paris Foundation
Since its founding in 1976, The American Hospital of Paris
Foundation has played a vital role in representing the Hospital
in the United States. Based in New York City the Foundation is
committed to raising funds to strengthen the Hospital’s ties
with its partners in the United States and France. The
Foundation’s ongoing support of the medical exchange programs
ensures that the American Hospital of Paris remains at the
forefront
of French and American medicine through the organization of
joint scientific symposiums; physician, nursing and medical
student exchange; and research and academic collaborations.
For more information on the AHPF please visit
www.ahpf.org or
contact (646) 722-2640,
mhammer@ahpf.org
|