The Hospital for Special Surgery hosted its 35th Tribute Dinner at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, raising $3.8 million for education, research and patient care.
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery which is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the eighth consecutive year) and No. 3 in rheumatology.
Funds raised from the event will back educational and training programs as well as support innovative research. Medical discoveries made at HSS are translated directly to the operating room where patients experience improved clinical outcomes and superior care.
The gala honored Senator William Bradley and presented Paul M. Pellicci, MD, chief emeritus of the hip service at HSS, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Lawrence O’Donnell of MSNBC hosted the event which also featured a special performance by Jon Bon Jovi & Friends. Additionally, the evening was shared with many longtime friends, distinguished medical staff, civic leaders, celebrities and outstanding athletes who have had their mobility restored by HSS, joined by hundreds of leaders from the worlds of business, health, finance, media, sports, the arts, and government.
The event was co-chaired by Kathy Leventhal and Ellen Wright, along with vice-chairs Kathryn C. Chenault and Alan S. MacDonald.
The evening began in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda where guests enjoyed cocktails. Later, guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner in the Whale Room where they heard from the honorees.
HSS Gala
Dinner co-chairs Kathy Leventhal and Ellen Wright
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz at HSS’ 35th Tribute Dinner.
Pat Shurmur, head coach of the New York Giants, with wife Jennifer
Lawrence O’Donnell of MSNBC (host of the evening) with honorees Senator William Bradley and Paul M. Pellicci, MD, and entertainer Jon Bon Jovi.
Louis A. Shapiro, CEO and president of HSS, with Jon Bon Jovi.
Stephen O’Brien, MD, MBA with Jon Bon Jovi and Frank Cammisa, MD (both sports medicine surgeons at HSS).
Twyla Tharp with Edwin Su, MD, (hip and knee surgeon at HSS) and Karen Su, MD.
David Altchek, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS and medical director of the New York Mets with New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz
Andrew Sama, MD, spine surgeon at HSS, with wife Liza
Miriam and Roger Widmann, MD (chief of pediatrics at HSS) with Mary Francina Golden and Kenneth Handal.
Dinner co-chairs Kathy Leventhal and Ellen Wright announce that this year’s Gala raised $3.8 million.
Honoree Senator William Bradley is joined on stage by his 1970s New York Knicks championship teammates Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, Willis Reed and Dick Barnett
Jon Bon Jovi entertains the crowd.
Edwin Su, MD, hip and knee surgeon at HSS, with Lara Spencer, ABC anchor
Actor Peter Jacobson with Edwin Su, MD, hip and knee surgeon at HSS.
Dr. Hollis Potter, chairman of Radiology at HSS, and husband Dr. William Potter
Matthew Johnston, Karen Su, MD, Patti LuPone and Edwin Su, MD, hip and knee surgeon at HSS.
Landon Collins, New York Giants safety, at HSS’ 35th Tribute Dinner
Samuel Taylor, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS, and wife Jennifer with Bryan Kelly, MD, chief of HSS Sports Medicine and wife Lois.
From left to right: Scott Perry, GM of the New York Knicks; Steve Mills, executive president of the Knicks; Willis Reed, former Knick; David Fizdale, head coach, Knicks; and Walt “Clyde” Frazier, former Knick.
Samuel Taylor, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS, with wife Jennifer.
Katherine Pearle and Jenny Mollen with Jason Biggs and Andrew Pearle, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS.
David Fizdale with wife Natasha Sen
Robert Hotchkiss, MD, hand and upper extremity surgeon at HSS, with wife Stephanie and Kathryn and Kenneth Chenault, former CEO of American Express
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