Jamie Larson reports from Hudson.Club Helsinki was a hot ticket on the cold night of Saturday, Feb. 6. The club sheltered the sixth annual Winter Blast, a fundraiser to support Columbia Memorial Health. This year’s Winter Blast was held in honor of Board of Trustees Chairwoman Mary Gail Biebel. The evening, which is expected to have raised more than $100,000 for CMH, featured a silent auction and a live performance celebrating the music of the classic rock band Steely Dan. "The annual Winter Blast supports our fast-growing healthcare system," CMH President and CEO Jay P. Cahalan said, pictured at left, flanked by Susan Cole and Dr. Carlos Medina. "The money raised at the event will contribute to important renovation projects in both Columbia and Greene Counties and will truly make a difference in the lives of the patients, families and communities we serve."
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Frank Orlando, Jamie Leigh Overton, Amanda Fowler Al Burgazoli, Christine Altamer and Mary Gerlach; Don Gibson, Peter Hogan, Dian Hogan and Patricia Gibson, representing the Bank of Green County.
Michael Agerbak, Katie Biebel, the evening’s honoree Mary Gail Biebel;Elizabeth, Cindy and Paul Bartoli, and Dr. Sal Restivo.
Denise and Phillip Concoran from CDPHP; Chris Pasin, Craig and Kim Keil, David Black and Barbra Weisberg.
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Joe Alteri, Lisa Hodes, Lisa Alteri and Joel Hodes; New York 19th District Democratic congressional candidate Willi Yandik with Mallory and Karen Mort.
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Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.
Olana senior vice president and landscape curatorMark Prezorski, president Sean Sawyer, The evenings honoree Kristin Gamble and New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett.
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