A Starry Night for Caroline

A celebration of life, family, and jazz
to benefit The Caroline’s Room Fund

Saturday, April 5, 2008, The Hartford Golf Club
West Hartford, Connecticut

The Caroline’s Room Fund was the beneficiary of a highly successful fundraiser held last April 5th at The Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford, Connecticut. The evening featured fabulous live and silent auction items, elegant dining, and entertainment generously provided by international jazz star Thelonious Monk, Jr. Moving tributes were given by parents who had personal stories to tell about their experiences in the Caroline’s Room at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center; a nurse shared her perspectives on what the room means to both the families and caregivers in the NICU; and a “preemie” parent talked about how much he wished his family had had the benefit of a Caroline’s Room when his child was in the NICU. Nearly 200 guests attended the event, from all walks of life and from far and wide. The generosity of so many sponsors and donors, not to mention an incredible corps of volunteers, made the evening possible. It was a night filled with laughter, some tears, amazing music, and much gratitude. Not only were significant funds raised to help support future Caroline’s Rooms, but awareness was raised and hearts were inspired. It was all we could have hoped for and more.

The success of A Starry Night for Caroline was due to the incredible generosity of so many people. We thank everyone who attended the event, and we especially want to extend our deepest thanks to:

Our Guiding Stars and Sponsors
The Angel Fund
AT&T
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Danbury Hospital
The Foundation for Greater New Haven
Otis Elevator

Jazz Star, Thelonious Monk, Jr.

NICU Ambassadors
Jennifer Clark
Ariana Balayan

Celebrity Hosts
The Honorable James Amann, Speaker of the House,
Connecticut State Legislature
Susan Christensen, WTIC-TV
Kevin Hogan, WFSB-TV
Dr. Mel Goldstein, WTNH-TV
Keith Kountz, WTMH-TV
Dr. Henry Lee, Legendary Forensic Scientist
Kenny Mayne, ESPN
Andy Pergam, WVIT-TV
Diane Smith, WTIC-AM & CPTV
Al Terzi, WFSB-TV

Media Sponsors
WDRC-FM WRCH-FM WYBC-FM
WQUN-AM WTIC-AM WTNH-TV8

Auction Donors
Ala Bashir
Basta Trattoria
Becker’s
Bee and Thistle Inn
Boston Red Sox
Branford Jewelers
Claire’s Corner Copia
Dooney and Bourke, Clinton Crossing
The Hartford Golf Club
Homeward Bound, Blue Back Square
Hummel Brothers
Intercontinental Barclay Hotel, New York
Ladonna Jewelers
The Late Show with David Letterman
Leslie Roy
Long Wharf TheaterRobust Wine
Lord & Taylor
My Gym
N.V. Pericone Cosmeceuticals
New York Mets
Olympus America
Pearlstone
Philip Johnson Glass House
Pilot Pen
Tallulah’s Kitchen
Traveler’s Championship
The Village Chocolatier
Wadsworth Atheneum
WTNH-News Channel 8

Donations of Goods and Services Are Gratefully Acknowledged From:
Jackie Buster
George De Younge
Jeff Dornenberg/Dornenberg Group
Front Line Productions
The Goodwin Hotel
Northland Investment Corporation
Terrance O’Reilly
Rod Pile/Magic Box Productions LLC
Jim Rigby Graphic Design
Ellen Sayers Calligraphy
Vina Robles/Opici Wine Company of Connecticut

And Last But Not Least, The Starry Night for Caroline
Planning Committee, Volunteers All
Jocelyn Maminta and Gary Doyens, Founders
Jeanne Conrad and Hillary Pease, Co-Chairs
Tricia Curren
Judi Glover
Erin Healer
Karen Hewes
Donna Hires
Patti Maciag
Elizabeth Marquis
Rod Pile
Jenny Quigley

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!!!