In Focus: the Comedians - The 2nd Annual Fundraiser for Excellence in ADHD
On Tuesday, October 29th, the Mount Sinai Center of Excellence in ADHD and Related Disorders will be hosting their 2nd Annual Benefit at Carolines on Broadway. There will be a cocktail reception where guests will be able to place bids on images from The Comedians photos series while mingling with many of the comedians from the series. A comedy show will follow. The comedians and the special guest will be announced closer to the date.
Last year's special guest was comedian Tracy Morgan who mingled with our guests alongside his fellow comedians: Mo Amer, Keith Robinson, Rory Albanese, Marina Franklin, Jim Florentine, Rick Crom, Veronica Mosey, Danny Cohen, Modi, Des Bishop, Jody Wasserman, Jessica delfino & Jon Fisch.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
6:00 -7:00pm: Cocktail Hour
7:00 - 9:00pm: Auction and Comedy Show
Carolines on Broadway - 1626 Broadway
If you would like to be a sponsor for this year's event, please contact Thom Harmon at thomas.harmon@mountsinai.org or 646-605-8835.
$20,000 - Platinum Sponsor
VIP Meet and Greet - Premier placement of company name or logo on signage at the event - Company name and sponsorship level included on donation and Eventbrite site - Premiere reserved seating for comedy show - 15 tickets to the event
$15,000 - Gold Sponsor
Premier placement of company name or logo on signage at the event - Company name and sponsorship level included on donation and Eventbrite site - Premiere reserved seating for comedy show - 10 tickets to the event
$10,000 - Silver Sponsor
Company name or logo on signage at the event - Company name and sponsorship level included on donation and Eventbrite site - Premier reserved seating for the comedy show - 8 tickets to the event
$5,000 - Bronze Sponsor
Company name or logo on signage at the event - Company name and sponsorship level included on donation and Eventbrite site - Reserved seating for the comedy show - 4 tickets to the event
$2,500 - Friend Sponsor
Company name or logo on signage at the event - Company name and sponsorship level included on donation and Eventbrite site - Reserved seating for the comedy show - 2 tickets to the event
ABOUT THE COMEDIANS PHOTO SERIES:
The collection entitled, “The Comedians,” was the brainchild of artist and photographer Limor Garfinkle. Featured within the eye-catching photo series are Tracy Morgan, Jim Gaffigan, Lewis Black, Jim Norton, Judy Gold along with 30 other comics. Each comedian was captured in a surprising and unique scenario that will surely be a conversation starter on the wall of the highest bidder. All prints will be auctioned off to raise funds for the Mount Sinai Division of ADHD and Learning Disorders. To learn more about the series, please visit: www.limorgarfinkle.com
In 2017, the TBS Comedy HUB at the NYCF featured the first annual photo exhibit ‘The Comedians’ and fundraiser for Mount Sinai. To see photos from last year's event, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/limorgarfinkle/media_set?set=a.10155128659556398&type=3
ABOUT THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ADHD AND RELATED DISORDERS:
Commonly misunderstood and often mistreated, ADHD takes a toll on both children and their families. The Division of ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Related Disorders provides cutting-edge treatment and evaluation to children with a wide variety of learning and mental health issues so they can thrive and succeed—today, tomorrow, and throughout their lives.
To learn more, visit: icahn.mssm.edu/research/adhd
Thank you to our Event Committee for making this event possible:
- Jeffrey Newcorn, MD - Director of the Division of ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Related Disorders, Mount Sinai
- Ami Norris-Brilliant, PsyD - Clinical Director of the Division of ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Related Disorders, Mount Sinai
- Limor Garfinkle - Photographer, The Comedians photo series
- Joseph R. Chrzanowski - Elite Hospitality Group
- Mindy Cohn - Actress
- Michael Gallin - Executive Vice President, John Gallin & Son Construction
- Zoe Hutzler - Chief Marketing Officer, Outsource Consultants
- Jill Kargman - Author, writer, actress
- Eileen Libutti - Managing Partner, Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, NY, NY
- Todd Kulkin - Attorney, Law Offices of Todd Kulkin P.C.
- Peter Shankman - Entrepreneur, Author, Keynote Speaker
- Brian Steel - Executive Vice President Public Relations, CNBC
- Cat Trenner - Vice President of Business Development, John Gallin & Son Construction
- Steve Wright - Solutions Architect
SPONSORS
Eileen Libutti and Brian Steel
Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP
Lewis Black
John Gallin & Son, Inc.
Adoramapix
Consolidated Carpet
TPG Architecture
Ess & Vee Acoustical Contactors, Inc.
Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, LLP
Empire Office
Tristate Plumbing
Cafe Wha?
Comedy Cellar
State Theatre
Beekman 1801
Gus Soda
Sixth Street Community Synagogue
GS2Law
Harley Davidson of Staten Island
Carolines on Broadway
With the donations we raised last year, Mount Sinai’s Division of ADHD is now able to offer a sliding scale– services by income that went down to as little as $5 a session.
Last year, we were able to provide 22 Neuropsychological evaluations. A neuropsychological evaluation looks at how every part of the child’s brain is functioning to help figure out why they are having trouble in school. Of the children seen last year, 15 were switched to special education environments, and 7 had a substantial change in their school placement including getting extra help for academics, language skills, social skills, and behavior plans made to help them stay in the current school.
The end of the evaluation process provides parents and teachers with a roadmap detailing what types services they need in school, what kind of school and classroom they should be in. Then from there, the team is able to follow the progress, and also provide parenting training on how to parent a child with ADHD. Teaching how to set up a behavioral plan at home and time management skills are extremely helpful for the entire family.
None of the funds are used for drug treatment. Those programs do not need funding so the focus is on the behavioral treatment and skill developments such as time management, organization, planning, and even how to use their bodies in space (without running into things).
The program treats any neurodevelopmental issue, anything that would be an issue in school, not just ADD and ADHD, but also dyslexia and any learning disorder. Sometimes that means diagnosing kids who turn out to have language delays, severe anxiety, or autism rather than ADHD.
The program also takes in kids who were kicked out of school, kids who were left with no school, because their parents cannot afford private schooling. This past year there were 4 children who were treated and are now all back in school.
The cost of a neuropsychological exam in Manhattan runs from $5000-$7000. Therapy sessions can cost up to $300 per session. We are able to provide very low fee services based on your donations. $1000 subsidized therapy sessions for 3 months. $2500 subsidizes an evaluation. Please join us in helping those families in need to take advantages of the world class supports that we have to offer and help us get their children the education that they deserve.
Donations through this page do not include a ticket. To purchase tickets, please go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-comedy-show-benefit-for-mount-sinais-adhd-center-tickets-61941516744