Health & Fitness
Wine and Dine Around the World Raises $30,000 for Ashikari Breast Center
Cortlandt Manor, NY – (November 25, 2013) – Nearly 300 people attended Hudson Valley Hospital Center’s Wine and Dine Around the World event on November 21 to raise money for breast cancer education.
The benefit at Trump National Golf Course in Briarcliff Manor raised $30,000 for the Ashikari Breast Center at Hudson Valley Hospital Center again presents “Wine and Dine Around the World” this time with a Mediterranean flair.
More than 20 fine restaurants participated in the event, which this year featured foods and wines of the Mediterranean.
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“We thank everyone here for supporting this wonderful event,’’ said Dr. Andrew Ashkiari, of the Ashikari Breast Center. “The funds raised here tonight will allow us to support future educational and research programs such as the symposium we had this past fall.”
Proceeds from last year’s event helped to finance a Breast Cancer Symposium on September 28 at Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook which brought together area oncologists and breast surgeons to share best practices and the latest techniques in breast cancer treatment.
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The Ashikari Breast Center at HVHC offers access to nationally renowned doctors in the field. Drs. Roy Ashikari, Andrew Ashikari, Pond Kelemen and Melita Charles work together to make sure every patient who walks through their door receives exceptional care every step of the way. Bringing these experts together simplifies a complicated process and helps ensure that individuals get the best treatment for their unique situation.
For information on the Ashikari Breast Center, visit www.hvhc.org or call 914-734-3490.
Hudson Valley Hospital Center is dedicated to serving the health care needs of the community and to providing quality, comprehensive medical care in a compassionate, professional, respectful manner, without regard to race, religion, national origin or disease category. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic treatment, education and preventive services, the Hospital is committed to improving the quality of life in the community. In fulfilling this mission, the Hospital will strive to continuously improve the care provided and develop and offer programs, facilities, systems and alliances that most effectively respond to community health care needs. Hudson Valley Hospital Center is located on Route 202 (1980 Crompond Road) in Cortlandt Manor, New York. Call 914-737-9000 or visit www.hvhc.org
