May. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The 18th annual Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids is expected to bring hundreds of community members to Crocheron Park in Bayside this Sunday. The annual fundraising event, which cultivates support for critically ill children who rely on St. Mary’s care, was originally scheduled for May 5. But…
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Dec. 25, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Members of the NYPD paid a special visit for the holidays to the kids and their families at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside on Monday, Dec. 18. The visit featured caroling, arts and crafts for the kids, a special appearance by Santa Claus, and other festive activities….
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Thanks to the FDNY, Santa was able to deliver gifts in Bayside ahead of schedule this year. Dozens of patients at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, located 29-01 216th St., were bundled up in blankets, hats and gloves to hear from Christmas carolers belting away outside of the hospital….
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children raised $600,000 to support life-changing programs and services for St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside, as well as its other facilities, at its annual Tribute Dinner on Monday, Dec. 11 at Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhattan. The funds raised at this event will go towards ensuring that St. Mary’s is able to continue to support the most critically ill and injured children in New York State. The programs and services the $600,000 will be used on will aid St. Mary’s in this venture. “This holiday season, St….
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Nov. 14, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan More than 50 cars and motorcycles convened to deliver toys for patients at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside. The Nov. 12 event marked the 25th annual Toy Run held by the East Coast Car Association. The group gathered in Forest Park before heading to the hospital, where they filled up large bins with toys for the young patients. The association also presented the hospital with a donation towards their programs and services. Since 1999, the East Coast Car Association has raised over $248,000 for St. Mary’s. “We are grateful to the East…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The annual “Monster Mash” at St. Mary’s Hospital is making a return this Sunday, Oct. 15 and bringing a range of spooktastic fall activities to Bayside. While the event is open to the whole community, it is a chance for some of St. Mary’s long term patients to experience…
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Apr. 18, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Helen Evangelista’s son Matthew has long been a patient at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside, where he receives treatment for Sly Syndrome. Thanks to breakthroughs in treatment for those suffering from this rare illness, as well as Helen being able to connect with others who know people…
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