RILEY’S DANCE I M PAC T R E P O R T Winter/Spring 2018 Dear Family and Friends, We would like to thank each and every one of you for making 2017 a year to remember. Thank you for continuing our daughter’s legacy, helping those in financial crisis and being by our side every step of the way. Through our partnership with NJ Sharing Network, we are committed to assisting transplant recipients and patients waiting in a time of financial crisis. Your generosity and support has allowed Riley’s Dance to help over 125 families. The resounding message from transplant centers and social workers is these patients do not feel alone – Riley’s Dance is there to support. As we look to the future, we envision the impact Riley’s Dance can continue to have. There is more work to be done, more families that we can help and more lives that can be saved. This is a time to renew our commitment to helping those in financial crisis and to invest in educating generations to come. In the coming year, we plan to engage high school students across the state through education about the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The “Coupons for Riley” booklet, which you should have received in December, is a unique way to honor special people and occasions while making a contribution to Riley’s Dance. If you have any questions or need additional coupon books, contact Alyssa at adaddio@njsharingnetwork.org directly. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to saving more lives together!
Ali Kogen Co-Founder
Mitch Kogen Co-Founder
www.RileysDance.org
2017 BY THE NUMBERS Because of your generosity, Riley’s Dance has helped over families through crisis funding. Here are some important numbers to know from this past year:
125
20 18
patients were able to pay for their medical equipment and medication
100
toys were delivered to the Saint Barnabas Children’s Kidney Center for the holidays
patients were able to keep their insurance coverage
9
20
families facing eviction were able to stay in their homes
6
patients were transported to doctor appointments
transplant centers in New Jersey and beyond received crisis funding for patients • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Columbia University Medical Center • Hackensack University Medical Center • Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital • Saint Barnabas Medical Center • University Hospital
From the Staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center Dear Riley’s Dance, I wanted to extend a huge THANK YOU for another year of generosity for our patients and families. The kids were so happy with all their toys and it was so special to see everyone gathered together at the holiday party. Additionally, it was wonderful to have Riley’s Dance spend some time with us to organize the toys and decorate the space. Please extend our gratitude to all the volunteers and to all who contributed. We cannot say thank you enough for all that you do for our patients year after year. Warm Regards, The Children’s Kidney Center Staff
A big THANKS to family and friends of Riley’s Dance... It is heartwarming to receive letters from the social workers at partnering hospitals and transplant centers, where patients have received crisis funding from Riley’s Dance.
Liver Transplant Social Workers University Hospital
Kidney Transplant Social Worker Hospital Robert Wood Johnson University
Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Social Wo rker Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
CONTRIBUTE TO RILEY’S DANCE Kidney Transplant Social Worker Saint Barnabas Medical Center
To make a contribution, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org/Rileys-Dance or make check payable to: Riley’s Dance, c/o NJ Sharing Network Foundation, 691 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974
NJ SHARING NETWORK’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Thank you for joining us to celebrate NJ Sharing Network’s 30th Anniversary. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to honor Riley and her legacy at this special event.
THANK YOU TO OUR RILEY’S DANCE GALA SPONSORS Presenting Sponsor
98 TRIBUTE JOURNAL ADS
Gold Sponsors
& LISTINGS in memory of Riley
92 RILEY’S DANCE GUESTS $123,973 RAISED to support our mission
Thank you to all who purchased an event ticket or tribute journal ad or listing, in loving memory of our sweet Riley. To request an additional copy of the tribute journal as a keepsake, please email adaddio@njsharingnetwork.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS 2017 Anonymous (4) John and Audrey Acabchuk David and Amanda Alfred Stan and Caron Alpert Stacey Bakhash Doron and Dara Barness Marnie Becker Todd and Corinne Becker David and Amy Bersh The Berson Family Supporting Foundation Ilene Blake Russell and Courtney Blaymore David and Jana Breitbarth Michael and Lauren Brickman Andy Brod Gary and Ellen Bronheim Gene and Carole Buchwald Eric and Lauren Cagner Billy and Nancy Chernack Giuseppe and Marni Cioffi Mitchell and Ferne Cohen Howard and Sylvia Cohen Adam and Michelle Cox Bobby and Rori Denholtz Sheldon Malnitsky and Nancy Denholtz Enid Denholtz-Horne Arnold and Harriet Derman Designs that Donate LLC Dobbs Auto Body Scott and Hayley Dolinko Tracie Donzis Arthur and Sharon Draznin Susan Eilenberg Steven Eisenstat Jesse and Dana Elhai Jonathan and Beth Elias Stuart Ellison Alissa Epstein James Eschmann Eric and Andrea Evanter Bryce and Erica Facktor Ann M. Failla Sherry Falkenberg Judy Feinberg Martin and Nancy Fields
Barry and Jami Finkelman Steven and Marsha Fiske Alan Forman Chris and Audrey Franzblau Gebroe Family Foundation Scott Gervasi Ethel Gittlin John A. Giunco, Esq. Joel and Robin Globus Jason and Lisa Gold Carly Goldberg Michael and Terri Goldberg Jed and Stacy Goldstein Gene and Linda Gomberg Andrew and Lauren Gordon Jeff and Jessica Gorsky Mark and Sally Gorsky Sanford and Bernice Grossman Francine Gurey H. Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation Jeff and Amy Halper The Halpern Family Andrew and Alexa Hammer Alan and Susan Hammer Hancousk Foundation Stephen and Mary Jane Hehl Ashley Hirsch Andrew and Bari Huber InSite Engineering, LLC Jefferson Lakes Camp LLC Lawrence Josloff James Jospehson Lawrence Kahn Robert and Ruth Ann Kamins The Kannell Family Elisabeth Karlik Adam and Kasey Karp Evan and Barbara Katz The Katz Family Jamie Katz Steven and Ruth Katz Lynn Keating Gary and Iris Kepniss Geoff and Lindsay Kleet Warren and Diane Kleet
Shawn and Cindy Klein Karyn Klein Klein & Scannapiego M.D., P.A. Howard and Ilene Kogen Mitch Kogen Arline Kotcher Gerry Koven Jeffrey and Sari Krantz Richard and Michele Krinzman Herbert and Beth Lazarus Danielle Lebenger Bernard and Vicki Lehrhoff David and Barrie Leibowitz Barry and Gail Lenson Wesley LePatner Marlene Libby LikeWear Brian and Carrie Litman Little Luxuries NYC Livingston Periodontal Associates Lori Maltzman Barry and Leslie Mandelbaum Jacqueline Marcus Meisel Tuteur & Lewis, PC Andrew Merin Phyllis Miller Reyneris Moreno Thomas and Debra Morgan Myles Wittenstein Charitable Foundation Inc. David Nathan Nero’s Grille Jeremy Neuer Anthony Niederhoffer Jonathan and Jennifer Ostrow Bruce and Margery Ostrow Owen Wagener & Co. Dan Parsons Ellen Peters Pierce Country Day Camp Matthew and Amanda Plotkin Adam and Lauren Potashnick The Power of Dance Precious Cargo, Inc. Norma Revman Neil and Erin Rome
Amy Rosenberg Jarrett Roth Steven and Nancy Roth Steven and Meredith Rotter Danny Sanchez and Lisa Sidman Saul & Eleanor Lerner Foundation, Inc Greg and Mindy Scheier Jonathan and Michele Schifrin Leslie Schimel David and Erin Schonbraun Michael and Emily Schonbraun Haley Schwartz Diane Semon Andrea Shapiro David Shaw Jason Savage and Alexis Sherry Sherry Family Fund Danny Sanchez and Lisa Sidman Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family Foundation Dana Simanovsky Michael Simanovsky Stanley and Ellen Simon Jeffrey and Linda Singer Lauren Skouras Fred and Trudy Slater Ronald Slevin The Sobel Family Foundation Jonathan Sohnis Andrew and Victoria Solomon Lawrence and Bonnie Solomon Michael and Susan Steinberg Sudler Foundation Amy Taub-Kahn Eric Tavel Bob Thorton Lindsay Till Totsy Foundation Heather Valls Noel Weil Stephen and Amy Weil Evan and Emily Weinstein Jason and Cori Wilf Lindsay Zibel Mitch and Lisa Zimmel William and Nancy Zolna Wayne & Deborah Zuckerman Family Foundation
CELEBRATING RILEY’S LEGACY
Rainbows for Riley Our shopping event at “Ever After” raised more than $1,200 in support of our great work in Riley’s memory.
Hats for a Cause
Thanks to all who purchased a limited edition Rainbow Heart Hat!
Rock it for Riley Shop our online store at
www.Likewear.com/RileysDance or visit their custom clothing bar at 142 S. Livingston Ave. in Livingston, NJ. *20% of all Riley’s Dance apparel purchases supports our mission!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Riley’s Dance was featured in NJ Sharing Network’s 30th Anniversary Video, which was shown at the Gala in November at Liberty Science Center. Watch the video at NJSharingNetwork.org/30thAnniversary
*Listing reflects contributions made January 1 through December 31, 2017. We sincerely regret any errors or omissions.
FIRST CLASS U.S. Postage
691 Central Avenue New Providence, NJ 07974 www.NJSharingNetwork.org
PAID
Union, NJ Permit No. 200
WHO WE ARE Riley’s Dance, the first family fund of its kind under the NJ Sharing Network Foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for transplant recipients and those in need of organ transplants. Riley’s Dance was created to honor and remember the unique and special life of five-year-old Riley Kogen who gave the gift of life to two women. Her kidneys not only saved two people, but their entire families as well.
To learn more, visit www.RileysDance.org. SIGN UP TODAY!
WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US AT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: 5K CELEBRATION OF LIFE Sunday, June 3 NJ Sharing Network Headquarters New Providence, NJ
GOLF CLASSIC Monday, October 8 Ridgewood Country Club Paramus, NJ
Join us as we celebrate Riley and her legacy.
Join us in honor of Riley for an unforgettable day at one of New Jersey’s premier private golf courses. The day includes brunch, a cocktail and awards reception, a tricky tray and a silent auction.
Music • Entertainment • Dancing • Refreshments Food Trucks • Sponsor Village • Giveaways • Kids’ Activities
Tennis also available!
For more information or to sign up for the above events, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org/Rileys-Dance