Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Misericordia Women’s League, it is our honor to welcome you tonight to the 2025 Heart of Gold Benefit. This evening’s theme is Turning Green to Gold: Celebrating Love, Friendship and Loyalty. As co-chairs of this event, we are humbled and amazed at every turn by the love, friendship and loyalty of our 185 League members and the exceptional leadership of President Stephanie Clark and Vice President Diane Fritz. The League’s support, talent and countless contributions made this evening a reality. This past Christmastime, Fr. Jack Clair, President and Executive Director of Misericordia Home, gave a homily about the great faith and generosity it took for Mary to say “yes” to becoming the mother of Jesus. When we think about faith, generosity and an unwavering willingness to say “yes”, we need look no further than tonight’s beloved Heart of Gold Honorees, Dr. Dennis and Lois Gates. Their decades of service and dedication helped to shape Misericordia, and their influence will endure for years to come. We are sincerely grateful to the Gates’ along with Sister Rosemary Connelly, Fr. Jack Clair, Anne Mills, Kevin Connelly and Julie O’Sullivan for all that they have done and continue to do for Misericordia, its residents and staff and for our League.
We hope you enjoy this special evening of friendship. The League thanks you, our guests, for also saying “yes” to supporting Misericordia and its mission to provide a continuum of care and support for children and adults of all faiths and cultures who have intellectual and physical disabilities. Your generosity and presence here this evening are true blessings.
May the luck of the Irish be with you today and until we meet again!
Irene Costello, Kelly Coyne & Tina Dillon 2025 Heart of Gold Co-Chairs
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