The CDF annual benefit will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club in Mamaroneck, New York. We will be raising funds to ensure that the most advanced pediatric health care is available to all children in New York’s Hudson Valley region. We hope you will consider attending our event to help us continue this important work.
This year, we are pleased to honor the following individuals who have made significant contributions to and have had a substantial impact on our community as well as in the lives of so many children:
Honoring
Stacey Ross Cohen
CEO/President Co-Communications/Author/TEDx Speaker
Adjunct Marketing Professor, Fordham University
Medical Service Award
Jared Pisapia, MD, MSTR, FAANS
Neurosurgeon, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital/Westchester Medical Center (WMCHealth)
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, and Plastic Surgery, New York Medical College
Youth Service Award
Elias Stein
Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC)
Host for the evening – Tara Rosenblum, News 12 Westchester
Since 1992, CDF has provided grants that include equipment and facilities to treat pediatric emergencies, training for pediatric emergencies, and preventative/safety care to prevent emergencies.
Attendees will enjoy a wonderful cocktail hour overlooking the picturesque Long Island Sound with music by Water’s Edge, followed by a delicious dinner and a fun live auction with some very exciting items. Hope you can join us!
Dress Code – Smart/Business Casual