- The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation

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The Don Monti
Memorial Research Foundation
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Founded June 21, 1972
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Dear Friends,
“Thank you” seems the only appropriate way to begin
my letter. Your generosity this past year has been extraordinary, and considering the difficult financial times we
are experiencing, it only proves your faith in our most
important mission – cancer, its treatment and the
ultimate goal of finding a cure.
Our Giving Campaign was most successful, and you
can see in this newsletter the many generous donors
committed to our mission. Our heartfelt thanks to each
and every one of you.
Our “Drive for a Cure” event on October 23, 2009,
was a huge success, and more than 400 people enjoyed
a wonderful experience. A feeling of friendship was
everywhere. I know that my dear parents, Tita and Joseph
Monti, would be so proud to see the young generation
of this family and their friends so involved in such a
wonderful event.
We look forward to November 6, 2010, when our
trademark Ball of the Year will be held at the Crest Hollow
Country Club. Mark your calendars for this very special
evening. We are hoping to see our old friends and many
new friends. 2010 also holds the launch of our brandnew Web site. Please visit www.donmontifoundation.org on
February 1 to see its unveiling.
We are pleased to be able to report such good news
over the past year. This is the longest newsletter we have
Tita and Joseph Monti
Caroline Monti
Saladino, President
ever published; and it is filled with so much positive
information. Please enjoy it and remember that The Don
Monti Memorial Research Foundation is alive and well
thanks to you, our dear friends. Because of you, all that
you read on the following pages was made possible. 
May God bless you all.
With gratitude,
Caroline Monti Saladino, President
The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation
The Monti-Saladino family at Drive for the Cure:
Joe & Sarah Saladino, Arthur Saladino & Caroline
Monti Saladino, Joe & Danielle Faria, Anna
Saladino, Melissa & Don Saladino
Richard Monti, Co-chairman, The Don Monti
Memorial Research Foundation; Caroline Monti
Saladino, President, The Don Monti Memorial
Research Foundation; Gail Probst, RN, Director,
Cancer Services; and Kevin Lawlor, President & CEO,
Huntington Hospital, at the Tita & Joseph Monti
Family Room and Conservatory
winter 2010 – Vol. 25, No. 1
Tita and Joseph Monti Patient Lounge
and Atrium Opens at Huntington Hospital
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“An oasis.” “A haven.” “A place to go to forget that you’re
in the hospital.” These are just some of the words that
patients, families and staff members have used to describe
the Tita and Joseph Monti Patient Lounge and Atrium
at Huntington Hospital. Located opposite the nursing
station on the hospital’s 25-bed Don Monti Oncology
Unit, the lounge recently opened after a major renovation
underwritten by a generous grant from The Don Monti
Memorial Research Foundation.
Decorated in soothing shades of mauve with rich
wood-toned paneling and furnishings, the lounge is
open around the clock for use by patients and visitors.
The unit’s liberal visiting policies mean that at any given
time one might find multiple generations enjoying the
ambience.
“I think of the lounge as a wellness room,” says Angela
Brown, whose husband, Willie, has been hospitalized
numerous times since being diagnosed with chronic
lymphocytic leukemia in January 2008.
“I consider it a home away from home,” agrees the
couple’s grown son, David. “It is a place for families to
come together and share quality time.”
In the room’s westward-facing atrium section, plenty
of natural sunlight streams in the large windows. Another
section contains a flat screen television and a fully stocked
bookcase with complimentary reading materials. But the
most popular feature is the outdoor deck, which attracts
visitors even on a crisp fall afternoon.
“Sometimes I see staff taking their breaks out there,
and that’s nice because it gives the patients an opportunity
to bond with their caregivers outside of the clinical
environment,” says Mrs. Brown.
“Patients will visit with their children and grandchildren in the lounge or out on the deck. It is a nice
environment for them to share a meal or visit without
worrying about disturbing other patients sharing their
room,” notes Gail Probst, RN, AOCN, Director of
Cancer Services at Huntington Hospital.
“It is so peaceful. It’s definitely a place where patients
and families can forget what they’re going through,
even for a short time,” says Mr. Brown’s daughter, Avita
Fleming, who was visiting along with her 16-month-old
daughter, Langston.
The lounge renovation is Phase I of a planned fourphase overall renovation for the unit. In Phases II and
III, patient rooms on the west side of the corridor will be
renovated, with several being converted to private rooms.
Direct access to outdoor balconies will be afforded.
“We are so grateful to the Monti family for supporting
this project,” says Mrs. Probst. “The lounge has enhanced
the healing environment on our unit and is a fitting tribute to Tita and Joseph Monti’s lifelong mission of caring
for cancer patients.” 
Angela and Willie Brown with Dawn Semperisi, RN
Richard Monti, Co-chair, The Don Monti Memorial Research
Foundation, and Tom Hoeft, Chief Operating Officer, Huntington
Hospital, review floor plans with Robert Mottola, Vice President of
Development and Community Relations, Huntington Hospital; Theresa
Jacobellis, Director of Public Affairs; and Caroline Monti Saladino,
President, The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation.
Tita and Joseph Monti Patient Lounge and Atrium
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Dedication of the Joseph and Tita Monti
Cancer Research Center
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On Sept. 28, 2009, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL)
President Bruce Stillman joined The Don Monti Memorial
Research Foundation to dedicate the Joseph and Tita Monti
Cancer Research Center. In this new facility, CSHL Cancer
Center Deputy Director and Howard Hughes Medical Investigator
Dr. Scott Lowe’s team of researchers are focused on lymphoma
and leukemia research.
The Joseph and Tita Monti Cancer Research Center is part of
the Quick Laboratory building – one of six new research buildings
in CSHL’s Hillside Laboratories complex. The Quick Laboratory
building will house researchers who link the genetic basis of cancer
with therapeutic outcomes. The goal is to discover and test new
therapeutic targets and strategies to combat the disease.
Uniting the latest technology such as RNA interference with
clinical expertise in analyzing human cancer tissues, the work
being done in the Joseph and Tita Monti Cancer Research Center
is based on a new approach that greatly speeds up the discovery of
all the genes that cause various types of cancer. CSHL scientists
have also created models that accurately predict how particular
cancers respond to chemotherapy and identify which of a patient’s
cancer-causing genetic mutations contribute to treatment
resistance – critical pieces of information that will help in the
design of effective, patient-specific therapeutic regimens. 
Anna Saladino, Caroline Monti
Saladino, George & Alicia Schwertl
Lauretta Faria, Bob & Melanie Cassandro,
Richard Monti, Erin Torre
Nina & Dr. Vincent Vinciguerra, Caroline
Monti Saladino, Dr. Ruthee-Lu Bayer
Joseph Saladino, Chris Faria, Joseph Faria, Charles
Prizzi, Arthur Saladino, Don Saladino
Sophia Travaglia, Katherine Faria, Caroline Faria,
Gabrielle Travaglia, Hank Orzel, Joseph Faria,
Donny Travaglia
Richard Monti, Erin Torre, Arthur Saladino,
Dr. James Watson, Caroline Monti Saladino
Bobby Fitzsimmons, Melanie Cassandro,
Michelle Fitzsimmons, Bob Cassandro
Dr. Bruce Stillman, Chris & Doug Fox
Carol Vorperian, Janine Dion, Jane & Michael Normans
Dill Ayres, COO, Cold Spring Harbor
Laboratory & Grace Stillman
www.donmontifoundation.org
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Drive for a Cure
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Our Drive for a Cure, held Oct. 23, 2009, at Drive 495, Don and Joe Saladino’s Manhattan premier golf and fitness
club, raised thousands of dollars to help The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation continue its fight against cancer.
It was a spectacular evening of fun, music, food and – of course – a little golf talk! Attendees vied for prizes and auction
items including a 40" high-definition TV, golf outings and lessons, tickets to the 2010 Masters Practice Round and a
Cancun vacation. Thank you to our many donors and participants for helping make Drive for a Cure such a success.
We’d also like to extend a special thank you to our donors, sponsors and auction winners for their generosity.
Leslie Dantchik, Richard Monti, Erin Torre, Cathy Dantchik
Wally & Shannon Szczerbiak, Mary & John Vlogianitis,
Don & Melissa Saladino
Dr. Tamara Collins, Dave Collins
Richard & Suzanne Kleinecht, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kleinecht
Danielle Faria, Caroline Monti Saladino, Anna Saladino
Arthur & Caroline Monti Saladino, Carmella & Jack Kelly
Don Saladino, Cathy Ward, Shannon Szczerbiak, Eric Ward
Chris & Barbara Callahan, John & Gwen Cooleen, Danielle Faria
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Meradith Travaglianti, Ed Travaglianti Jr.,
Amy Vittorio
Tim Dougherty, Jackie Palau, Joe Faria
Joanna Steinberg, Shannon Sitchenko, Tara Maietta,
Tera Leuthauser, Vicky Steinberg, Sarah Saladino
Don Saladino, Scott Dow, Mr. & Mrs. Kosiba
Stephanie Kong, Arthur Saladino, Lai Chan,
William Chan, Wendy Kong
Chris Mitchell, Colleen Kenny, Steve Herman
Tom & Nancy Arcati, Keith Stillman, Jessica Stillman
Twah Nguyen, Tim Dougherty
Jen Kelly, Carmella Kelly, Allison Kelly with friend
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Rogers and friend
Thiago Passos, Danielle Nogueira de Sá,
Mariana Marcky
Steven & Diana Radoslovich, Jenny & Paul Fiore,
Christina & Carmine Fiore
Thomas SanAntonio, Tom Arcati, Sylvia Aiello, Caroline Monti
Saladino, Rob Aiello
Eleni Michailidis, Anna & Steve Michailidis, Ian Michailidis
Christina Waldbauer, Gail Flanagan, Joe Saladino, Steve Lessing, Sarah Saladino
Christina Bishop Feeny, Christopher Feeny, Dr. Ruthee-Lu Bayer,
Dr. Frank Cacace
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Dr. Gary Wadler, Erica & Nancy Wadler, Joe Saladino &
Arthur Saladino
Brad Randall, Kelly Hnatt, Don Saladino
Scott Young, Stuart Carrihill, Don Saladino &
Joe Saladino
Rob & Karen Shawger, Arthur Saladino &
Caroline Monti Saladino
Roger Hoit, Gail Flanagan, Gentry Hoit
Ron Brunell, Lew Bernstein, Joe Saladino
Melissa Saladino, Jackie Paulo, Rob Shawger,
Don Saladino, Joel Horowitz, Karen Shawger
Suzanne DiMaio, Caroline Monti Saladino,
Arthur Saladino, Mike DiMaio
Anna Saladino, John Bolz
Robert McIntyre, Dr. Nadya Swedan, Danielle Faria
Melissa & Don Saladino
Vaira Vanson, Chrissy Hotton, Kieran McGowan
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Jack Kelly
Debbie & David Feinblatt, Danielle Faria
Joe & Danielle Faria
Greg & Carolyn Genovese, Alina Ricco, Aline Cortese
Jack Kelly, Joe Faria, Carmella Kelly, Ken & Debbie McGuigan
Wally & Shannon Szczerbiak
Fran Gorman, Arthur Saladino, Caroline Monti Saladino, Alan Gorman
Joe & Sarah Saladino
Drs. David & Mona Spector
Anna Saladino, Wendy Rodgers, Melissa Saladino, Sarah Saladino
A very generous thank you to
Chrissy Hotton, Mary-Lynn McDevitt, Danielle Faria, Susan McCormack
Thank You
Sherwood-Triart Photography
for their time and talent.
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Bible Camp Kids Raise $3,000
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On July 17, 2009, Bible Campers at Maria Regina Church in
Seaford, N.Y., celebrated raising $3,000 for The Don Monti
Laurie van Daatselaar, director of the one-week camp
and advocate for cancer patients and children, encourages
her campers to raise money for a worthwhile cause each year.
As a breast cancer survivor, van Daatselaar knows the value
of compassionate, high-quality health care – the kind of
care that The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation
helps support. And because she believes in
“kids helping kids,” she chooses a charity that
benefits children and presents it to the campers
as a service project.
Thank you, Laurie and the Maria Regina
Bible Campers! 
and Laurie Van Daatselaar
Bible Camp kids collected $3,000 for The Don Monti
Summer Party Raises $5,000
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On Saturday, Aug. 22, Chris and Jeanne Faria held
a fundraiser for The Don Monti Memorial Research
Foundation at their home. Friends, family and business
colleagues gathered for an afternoon of great food, drink
and fun. Raffles included a 50/50 raffle and a magnificent
wine basket donated by Lauretta Faria. The event raised
$5,000, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation in its
fight against cancer. 
50/50 Raffle Winners Ellen & Dennis Barrett
with Jeanne & Chris Faria
Friends of Tory Zabatino
Raise More than $12,000
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One measure of a life well-lived is not its length, but the impact on the
people around you. Tory Zabatino died of cancer in his early 20s, but he
was the kind of friend everyone would like to have. In remembrance and
honor of his life, the Friends of Tory Zabatino have held a bar crawl to
toast Tory and raise money for the fight against cancer.
On Nov. 7, 2009, The Friends of Tory Zabatino held the 4th Annual
NYC Bar Crawl. Each bar involved in the event donated one free drink to
each participant or person who donated money to the cause; more than
$12,000 was raised for The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation.
Last year the group raised about $10,000.
Tory’s friends are proud to help keep his memory alive and show everyone what a special person he was by carrying on this bar crawl tradition. 
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Steve Arocho, Scott Cianciulli, Christine Cimino and Matt Dodd
Don Monti Division of Oncology/Hematology
Annual Christmas Party
Anthony Randall gets a
visit from Santa.
Don Monti Division of Oncology/
Hematology Staff
Sharon Topper, Bunny Burns,
Audrey Weissman, RN
Joan Klocke, RN-Nurse Manager, explains how
Art therapy plays a therapeutic role, and has been
shown to reduce a broad spectrum of symptoms
related to pain and anxiety in cancer patients.
Danielle Faria, Santa (Dr. Thomas Bradley) &
Caroline Monti Saladino deliver gifts.
Santa, Juan Jose Sorto, Caroline Monti Saladino
Kelly Lewis, Bunny Burns and Santa’s
“Elves” serve up some holiday cheer.
Dr. James D’Olimpio
takes the lead for some
Christmas caroling.
Visit our new Web site Feb. 1, 2010
Patient Jennifer Borromeo shows off her artwork.
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Giving Campaign Donors
Knowledge is vain save when there is work,
And all work is empty save when there is love;
And when you work with love, you bind yourself
To yourself, and to one another, and to God.
– Tita Monti, founder, The Don Monti
Benefactor: $25,000+
Patron: $10,000 +
BENEFACTOR
Robert & Michele Fitzsimmons
Arthur & Caroline Monti Saladino
Richard Monti & Erin Torre
PATRON
Claws Foundation
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Joseph & Danielle Faria
Matt DeGiaimo
Janine Dion
Ferrari-Maserati of Long Island/ Fort Lauderdale
Ann & Joel Horowitz Family Foundation
Dan & Valerie Martin
Tim & Mary-Lynn McDevitt
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Monti
Don & Melissa Saladino
Joseph & Sarah Saladino
Jerry Segura
Wally & Shannon Szczerbiak
Anna Saladino
Ed & Pat Travaglianti
SPONSOR
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Aiello
Air Stream Foods
Banfi Vintners Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Marc Goodrich
Cassandro Family
Crest Hollow Country Club
Estate of Patricia deWeger
Estee Lauder Inc.
Chris & Jeanne Faria
Christina & Carmine Fiore
Dr. & Mrs. Alan Gorman & Family
The Niki and Joe Gregory Charitable Foundation
Roger & Gentry Hoit
Huntington Hospital
Andy Lee
Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP
Michael & Hilary McDevitt
Ken & Deb McGuigan
Mike & Jane Norman
North Shore-LIJ Health System
NuBest Salon & Spa
Scott & Anna Paternoster
Greg Rohlf
Roslyn Savings Foundation
Rob & Karen Shawger
Tassone Equipment Inc.
PARTNER
Approved Fire Prevention Corp
Myron Arlen MD/Neogenix Oncology
Astoria Federal Savings
B&B Coverage – Lewis Bernstein & Ron Brunell
B.V. Roberts Realty – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Strianese
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Tita Monti died in 2006, followed the next year by her beloved husband, Joseph. Yet
her words and the legacy of The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation live on.
It is in this spirit that, in 2009, we initiated a Giving Campaign in lieu of our Ball
and Journal. You have been generous in your time, treasure and talents, and your
generosity will help us continue in our efforts to eradicate cancer.
The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation and the Monti-Saladino
families extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the 2009
Giving Campaign.
Sponsor: $5,000 +
Andrew & Nina Balducci
Bar Boy Products, Inc
Maureen & Michael Bertuch
The Bessie Rattner Fdn. Inc.
Blue Sky Bev., LLC
Bryant & Cooper Steak House
Carter, DeLuca, Farrell, & Schmidt, LLP – Edward Meagher
Frank Cassata Family Foundation
Cassmon Realty
Frank & Rita Castagna
Mei Chang
Michael Cohen – Cottage Pharmacy
Mr & Mrs. John Cooleen
Concorde Management Services Inc
Cow Palace of Rocky Point
Jose Cruz
Mr. & Mrs. Mario Cuomo
De Matteis Organizations
Joe DeRosa
John DiCarlo
Mr. & Mrs. Mike DiMaio
Matthew & Diana Dollinger
Dortoni Bakery
Charles P. Drakos & Elaine Frost Drakos
Empire Merchants
David & Debra Feinblatt / WLNY-TV
Fine Art Photography & Video
William Fogg & Julie North
Foley, Griffin, Jacobson, & Faria
Foresto Mens Shop & Formal Wear
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Fox
Foxen Family
Farrell Fritz
Ted Gaetta – Fidelity National Title
Mr. & Mrs. T. Gambino
Glen Grayson
Hart to Hart Entertainment
Dr. & Mrs. William Healy III
HT Steel Inc. - Thomas Haddock, President
Thomas Jakob
Kim & Ted Johnson
Kabro Associates LLC
Iris and Saul Katz Family Foundation
Richard & Suzanne Kleinknecht
The Lessing Foundation
Carl & Madelyn Lombardi
Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation
Donald Luneberg
Sean & Susan McAuley
Medical Staff of Plainview & Syosset Hospitals
Steve & Anna Michailidis
Millpond Rest Corp
Nathel & Nathel Inc.
Pet Peeves, Inc. – Tim & Janine Dionisio
Piccolo Restaurant of Huntington
Cheryl & John Pufahl
Pyramid Air Conditioning Inc
Partner: $1,000 +
Friend: $300 +
Brad Randall
Mrs. Francis G. Rea
Thomas Reitano
Leandro P. Rizzuto
Ronald Rose
Santa Fe Apparel Inc.
Peggy & Lawrence Scherr, MD
Anthony Schmitt
John C. Schmitt Associates LLC
George & Alicia Schwertl
Signature Bank
Skaggs – Walsh
Drs. David & Mona Spector
Joan & David Steinberg
Bernadette Strianese Borg
Nadya Swedan, MD & Mr.
Rob McIntyre
T.A.D. Exterminating Co Inc.
The Tilles Family
Top Banana LLC
Two Cousins Fish Market
Louis & Valerie Vinciguerra in honor of Dr. V. Vinciguerra
Chuck & Elizabeth Weinstein - Design Audio Visual
Jeffrey & Rose Ann Weinstein
The Monsignor Francis J. William Foundation
Winter Bros. Recycling Corp.
FRIEND
A & J Produce Corp
A & M Supplies Network
Above All Store Fronts, Inc.
Ackerman, Levin, Cullen, Brickman & Limmer, LLP
Advantage Title - Joe Willen
Affordable Car & Limo
Aluf Plastics
Christelle Amendola & Cecile Binn
American Classic Specialties Corp
Barbara & Paul Amoruso
Dean Anderson
Nancy & Tom Arcati
Maggie Barnett
Bank of Smithtown
Rocco & Mary Barrese
Bender Insurance Agency
Patricia & Thomas Berger
Bergers Wholesale Meats
Michael Besso
Michael & Sandra Bianco
Biscotti, Toback & Company P.C.
Blue Bell Beverage
David Bossalina
The Bressler Family Foundation
Piccola Bussola II
C & F Foods
Maureen Cannon
Cassandro Associates, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Canty
Kim & Greg Carlin
Lisa Chan
Faith Chang
Contributor: up to $300
Chason Foods
CLV Marketing – Food Service Equipment
Coast Tropical Texas
Mr. & Mrs. David Collins
Mariel Concepcion
Coosemans New York, Inc.
County Line Hardware
Crest Hollow Tennis League
D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of N.Y.
Data Processing Services
Nicholas & Arlene D´Arienzo
Marty & Janet Dawkins
Del Rey Avocado Company
Delta Electrical Construction Corp
Robert & Donna DeMar
DePinto Electric Inc.
Neil & Frances DeRosa
Jose B. Diaz
Klaus & Steffi Dittmar
Brendan & Ann Donohue
Scott Dowles
Dennis Dowling
Eco-Lab
Michael & Anne Eble
Fascetti Landscaping
Joseph Feola
Michael Ferrucci
Paul & Prudence Fierro
Fire Command Co
Food Barn
Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn Terrana, LLP
Dr. Candido & Sharon Fuentes
Fulep Fire Protection Co., LLC
John Fulton
Chris Fusco
Gary & Reina Bronz Painting
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Genovese
Globex Kosher Foods, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Goldrick
Isaac G. Gomez
Grumman Retiree Club / Bethpage Chapter
Anne & Conrad Gunther
Bess Hatsis
Hoffmaster
William Hoops
Brian & Christina Hotton
Industrial Refrigeration
Jarrach Cesspools
Jericho Interiors
Jet Sanitation Service Corp
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johnson
Linda & Alwyn Jones
Peggy Kass & Tim O’Brien - Cook, Hall & Hyde, Inc.
Ed & Judy Keenan
Steven A. Klar Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kleinknecht
Matt Knupman
L.B. Kitchen Equipment Co Inc.
Lakota Construction Group, Inc.
Land Baron Abstract Company
Landscapes by Bob Dohne
Jeffrey & Sheila Lane
Andy Lee
Adam & Brittany Levinson
LMS Technical Services
Local 348 - U.F.C.W.
Lochness Locksmith
Ludeman Electric
Luscher Air Conditioning Corp
Maccarone Plumbing Inc
Howard & Margaret Maier
Main Street Nursery
Mammoth Painting
Manetto Hill Dist
Manta Contracting Inc.
Martin Delgado Inc.
Gaetano Masci
Jean Mavroudis
P.J. McBride
Michael McCormack
Meltzer Accounting Svc
Fay Milea
Chris Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. John Morhardt
Cynthia & Donald Morrongiello
N & S Electric Supply Inc.
Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union
New York’s Ultimate Entertainment, Inc.
Nicolock Paving Stones of Long Island
Yousef Nikravesh
Peter & Kristin Ognibene
Jessica Orzecki
Piccolo Restaurant of Huntington
Philip Platzer
Pret A Manger
Vincenzo & Debra Pugliese
Brad Randall & Kelly Hnatt
Scott & Debby Rechler - Save The Starfish Foundation
Chris Reilly
John Rico - The Atlantic Group
Peter & Mary Ellen Rogers
Peter Russell & Kat Yeh
Rubin Bros Produce Corp
Jack Rubinstein, Esq.
Ryder
Elsie Saladino
Sam Tell Companies
Florine Sapienza & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Erik Schaffer
Jeffrey Schneider - ABC News
Harvey Schwartz - Goldman Sachs
Richard Security
Joseph Seidler
The Shear Golden Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Joel & Ellen Simon
Jim Smoot
South Shore Women’s Medical Association, LLC - Drs. Joan Haselkom and Polina Kagan
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Spinnato
Spero Lighting East, Inc.
Gertrude Stefan
Jack Stievelman
Strauss Bakery
Suffolk Banana Co
Suffolk Maintenance Supply Inc
Greg & Danielle Sulger
Sun Upholstery
Michael Tauckus
Leo & Joan Tegtmeier
Thatcher & Jill Thompson
Thyssenkrupp Elevator
Ferdinando & Karen Valenti
John A. Vassilaros & Son Inc.
Velverop Products
VHB Engineering
Linda & Bill Vitiello
Gary & Nancy Wadler
Watermill Caterers
Weichsel Beef
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wendell
Westbury Fish Co.
White Toque, Inc.
William Foods Corp
Williams Candy Shoppe
World of Chantilly, Inc.
Elaine & Leonard Wurzel
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Zucarese
CONTRIBUTOR
5 NM CATS INC
ACD Security Services, Inc.
A D G Designs
A.J. Trucco, Inc.
Accolade Building Maintenance Corp.
Roberta & Murray Ackerman
Michael & Rosemarie Affrunti
Air Stream Foods - Dennis Reutter
Victor & Josephine Albanese
Allen Lund Company, Inc.
All-Star Roofing, Inc.
Robert & Regina Althoff
AMI Inflight, Inc.
William & Mary Arciprete
Atlantic Beverage Company
Theresa Attard
Automated Merchant Services, Inc.
Vito Balducci
Barri Lynn Baltic
William Banks
Vivek J. Bantwal
Patricia Baranello
Jeffrey & Dianne Barber
Dennis & Ellen Barrett
Bars & Beverages in Motion
Doreen Batier
Anthony Bellino
Mr. & Mrs. William Bennett
William Bernhardt
Margaret Bodendorf
Bora Bora
Gaetano & Ann Borello
Nicholas & Barbara Borrello
Mr. & Mrs. Borzelleri
Anne & Rich Bostwick
Pat & Don Bostwick
Peter & Patricia Boulukos
Alicia Brodsky
Suzanne Brown
Frank Bruno
Ms. Bari Bugge
Michael J. Byrne and John L. Castleman
Tracy & Matt Cacciatore
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Calabretta
Christopher & Honorine Campisi
Anne Capasso
Capitol Silver Co. Inc.
Constance Cappello
Bob & Judith Carlson
Susan & John Carman
Larry Caruso
Fred Catalano
John & Patricia Caturano
Luciano Centazzo
Nelson Chajon
Chason Food Distributors
Angela & Greg Clark
Joseph Cleary
Coca Cola
Ileen & Paul Cohen
Irving & Estelle Cohen
Kate Collins
Computer Evolution
Kate Conroy
Anthony Connors & Linda deNotaris
Corporate Values
Aline Cortese
John A. Cortopassi, CPA, PC
Florence & Dolores Costello
Francis & Raymond Coyle
Crestwood Farm Inc.
James & Marianne Crook
Gene & Kelly Culbreath
Kristopher & Stephanie Cuozzo
Custom Pak Inc
Anne Marie, Jason & Frankie Cutone
Barbara & Ralph Cutone
Ms. Jeanette Cutone
Rose Czerniawski
Mr. & Mrs. John D’Agostino
Linda DeAngelis
Joanna DeCarmine
Daniel & Linda Delahanty
Ms. Lisa Della Pietra
Caroline & Larry Dell Aquila
Giulio & Janice DeLuca
Demin Realty Corp - Rochelle Pazer
Rose F. Desamours
William Diana
Lisa Diang
DiMillo’s Yacht Sales
Anthony & Frances Dispirito
Marianne Doherty
James & Elaine Donohue
Ron Dranow
Alan and Susan Drysdale
Geff & Antoinette Dunican
Susan Dunn & Richard Fehringer
East Coast Abstract, Inc. Stanley Levine
East End Labs, Inc. – Loren M. Mondello, President
Steven & Filomena Eberhardt
Rosemarie Ehrich
Janice Eisenman
EJ the DJ Inc.
Elmhardt Construction Corp
Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Ro Ennis
Debra & John Esposito
Louis & Evelyn Failla
Diane Cali & Michael Faria
Kevin Faria
Lauretta Faria
Miss Gene Fein
Sharon Wilson Ferrante
Norma Ferrufino
Gail Flanagan
Jill & Lloyd Flaxman
Sheila & Robert Flitman
Florence Corporation
Dominic Florio
Kenneth Fog
David & Christine Fontana
FOS Living.com Eco Salon, Spa, & Store
Francesco Bakery
Kevin & Jacqueline Frank
Alan & Sharon Freeman
Eugene & Marcia Friedman
Nikolaos & Maria Galiatsatos
Jack & Aileen Gallagher
David & Sharon Gerber
Judy Gilbert
Melvin & Leonora Ginsberg
Karen Gitlitz
David & Meryl Givner
Kenneth & Thelma Glassford
Fred Gold
Goldenshtein Restaurant Equipment Mfg Corp.
Joanna Golder
Isaac Gomez
Judy & Mel Goodbinder
Steven Goodman
Kay & Sal Gorman
Gotham City Hospitality
Peter Grande - Action Environmental Group
Kathleen M. Grant
Joseph & Constance Greene
Greenvale Chemist & Surgical Co, Inc.
Lee Guidice
Matthew & Lisa Guiliano
Hana Products
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Harrison
Elizabeth Hastings
Michael & Lisa Heffron
Nancy Heller & Holly Gewandter
Robert Hennessey
Alan Herman
Terry & Howard Herman
Hicksville Window Cleaning
Cornelius A. Hieber, Jr.
Hillandale Farms
HIS Consulting and Graphics
Claire Hodkinson
Winston Holford
Hub International
I Love Produce, LLC
Ellen Meshnick Immerman
Angelina Ingarbeggia
Integrity Beverage
J & D Communication Inc
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Jackson
Marshall & Anna C. Jew
Janet Kalajian
Sandra Katz
Berge Kayaian
Kathie Keller
Ally Kelly
Jen Kelly
Kettle Cuisine
Jimmy King
Kitchen Designs
Stacy & Gary Klein
Dorothy & Robert Klotz
Nancy Kneisel
Mr. & Mrs. William Komorowski
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Kraft
Tom Krempecke
Helga & Erich Kripfgans
Carol Krohn
Frances & Donald Krohn
Thomas Krukowsi
Mrs. Gertrude Kugelman
Lorelei Kurfist
Dolores Kushel
Lynn & James LaMarca
Luis Lazo
Christopher Lee
Tera Leuthauser
Mary Ann Lindsen
John Locascia
The Lohan Family
Holley Longo
M& M Canvas & Awning Inc.
Claire & John MacArthur
Marie Mack
Kerry Magnuson
Michael & Sharon Maher
Michael Maher Jr
Tara Maietta
Thelma Johnson Makayan
Chistine Mandl
Iris Martinez
Continued on page 12
100% of every dollar donated to the Giving Campaign goes directly to our efforts in patient care, research, clinical trials and education.
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Giving Campaign Donors
John & Delia Martuge
Marzuk Distribution, LLC - Big Z Beverage
Patricia & William Marzuk - The Huntington Art Center
Market Forge
Judith Matysik
Maxtex Inc.
Kimberly McCormick
Mable & Solomon McCullough
Susan McKenna
John & Maureen Medeiros
Robert Mehl
Arlene & Howard Meisel
Richard & Joyce Merzbacher
Mid Island Floral Supply
Joel & Marilyn Miller
Mary F. Miller
Theresa Milo
Carolyn Minionis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mondello
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Montalbano
Josefa Monteagudo
Karen Morgenstern, L.C.S.W.
Theodore Moriates
Dan Moss
Ebrahim Moussazadeh
Patricia Mumford
Martin Murray
Neil & Virginia Murray
My Bonni Charters Inc - Rick Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nastasi
The Nauth Family
New Hyde Park Funeral Home Inc
Enid & Roy Newman
Mary Ann Normandin
Nuvo Carpet Care, Inc.
Nuzzolese Bros. Ice Corp.
Valerie & Jerry Oleksiw
Omland Building Corp
Maria Orecharoua
Organic Valley
Otto Keil Florists
Our Lady of Mercy Academy - Sister Elaine Hanson
Angelo Palisciano
Burton Palter
Angela Palumbo
Mr. & Mrs. Giacomo Panarisi
Provvi Panarisi
Cathy & Bob Paradiso
Celia Paretsky
Patchogue Plate Glass Co., Inc.
Marlene Patrella
Mr. & Mrs. Royal Pearsall
Pecinka-Ferri
Paul & Robert Peck
Rosemary & Tony Pepe
Phil & Kathy Peranzo
Rosemarie Perrier
Petro Moore Manufacturing Corp.
Gino Petroni
John & Debbie Piazza
Mary & Mike Pinga
Susan & Carmine Pisano
Planet Party Planners
Maria Plowman
Posillico Foundation
Priority
Produce Alliance, LLC
Kevin Purcell
Roland & Beatrice Puton
Quality Fire Protection Consultants
Quality Frozen Foods Inc.
Rocio Quiniche
Richard & Carol Ralton
Ms. Ana Ramos
John Randazzo
Kurt Rasmussen
Ajaz Rasul
Carol & Harold Reichel
Devin Reilly
In Memory of Joseph & Kathleen Reilly (Marzuk)
Eileen & Joe Reinhardt
John & Elizabeth Reis
William & Julia Rennison
Renotech Interiors
Benita & Donald Resnick
Larry & Maria Restieri
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Rivas
Continued from page 11
Scott & Sandra Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Louis A. Rodriguez
Piero Romano
Eric & Sue Rosenthal
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Ruggiero
S.O.A. N.C.P.D.
Saccardi & Schiff, Inc.
Shery Saeed
James Salles
Samuelson, Hause, & Samuelson, LLP
Natalie Sarafian
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sassone
Blanche Scalisi
Grace F. Scarantino
Anthony & Christine Scardino
Martha Schary
Anne & Howard Schneider
Rose Schneider
Robert Schwartz
Margaret Schubach
Jan Sencal
Sharp Vision Optical
Linda R. Shaw, Esq.
Reverend Vincent F. Sica
Kenneth P. Sicari
Mrs. Mary Sikalis
Dr. Steven Silverman
Jayel Silverman
Salee Simpson
Shannon Sitchenko
Jack Small
Bill Smith - Smith & Sons, Inc.
Phyllis Somma
Howard & Virginia Sonneborn
Arthur Spiegel
Susan Spitzer
Squire Protection Service
Andy & Margaret Staib
Marilyn Stauffer
Patricia Stefko
Stein deVisser & Mintz, P.C.
Joanna Steinberg
Victoria Steinberg
Edith Sussman
Pauline Szturma
Dr. & Mrs. Salvatore Tangredi
Violet Telep
Mr. Robert Tessitore
Linda Thaler
John B. Thomson, Jr.
Rafael & Graciela Tolentino
Neil & Claire Toohey
Toscana Italian Gourmet
Fay Trast
Trio Hardware & Paint
Heather & Tom Tucker
Robert & Patricia Turner
TWI-LAQ / Stone-Glo Products - Steve Boris
Twin County Swimming Pool Maintenance & Supply
Aaron Ungar
Linda Valenta
Vanguard Inspections Inc
Anthony Vasilas
Pamela Vegna
Vivian & Frank Vigliarolo
Wilber Villarreal - dba Villarreal Landscaping
Frank Viti/Premier Construction
Marc & Eileen Vogel
Vourath
Karl & Eileen Wagner
Drs. Robert & Ruth Waldbaum
Murray Wallach
Peter & Debbie Walling
Richard & Barbara Walling
Rita & Fred Walling
Patricia Walsh
Clifford & Harriet Weinstein
Jeffrey Wilkes
Jessica Williamson
Mr. & Mrs. James Wisnieski
Charles & Susan Worledge
George & Ann Wright
Patricia & William Youmazzo
Peter Yupov
Arlene Zabary
Linda Zamojcin
Min Zhou
Justina Zito
H. Zuckerman
Fourth Grader
Collects $3,000
for The Don Monti Memorial
Research Foundation
For the second year, young Ally Gottesman used her
trick-or-treating time to collect money for The Don Monti
Here’s Ally’s letter:
Dear friends and neighbors,
We had a great amount of donations this year with the
C.C.C. (Candy Cures Cancer). Thanks to everyone who helped.
Two cookie sales and one Halloween trick-or-treating later,
we raised $3,000 … and 54 cents.
I really appreciated all your help! This money is going to help
cure cancer, and we should all feel good about that! I’m not the
only one who helped this cause, you know! You helped too! My
friend, Anna, helped me with the cookie sales at my dad’s café.
See you next year! (Unless cancer has been cured!)
Love,
Ally
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The Campione family at the 3rd Annual
Virginia Campione Memorial Fundraiser.
Campione Family Raises
$5,000 for the Foundation
On Friday, Nov. 27, the 3rd Annual Virginia Campione Memorial
Fundraiser was held at Abbracciamento’s Restaurant in Rego Park,
Queens. Friends and family of Ginny gathered to honor her memory
while raising money for causes she would be proud of.
While contributions received are usually designated for scholarships,
this year $5,000 of the monies donated was also designated for The
Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation. Ginny received top-notch
care through the Foundation and North Shore-LIJ, and this is a small
token of the Campione family’s appreciation. 
Huntington Hospital Supporters
Celebrate at Black & White Ball
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Nearly 400 guests enjoyed Huntington Hospital’s annual
gala, the “Black & White Ball,” at the beautiful Oheka
Castle in Huntington on Dec. 3, 2009. The black-tie
affair raised $300,000 for the renovation of the hospital’s
Don Monti Oncology Unit and recognized the lifetime
contributions of the Monti and Saladino families in
supporting cancer care, research and education across
Long Island.
At the gala, Caroline Monti Saladino, President, The
Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, announced
a $250,000 challenge grant to support the renovation of
Huntington Hospital’s 25-bed inpatient oncology unit,
where adults with cancer and related blood disorders
receive comprehensive care. 
Councilwoman Susan Berland & Kevin Lawlor, President &
CEO, Huntington Hospital, presenting Town Proclamation
to Caroline Monti Saladino and Richard Monti
.
Standing: Dr. Alan Gorman, Richard Kleinecht, Richard Monti, Arthur Saladino. Seated: Fran Gorman,
Suzanne Kleinecht, Erin Torre, Caroline Monti Saladino
Melissa & Don Saladino, Richard Kleinecht
Dr. Bill Healy, Joan Healy, Sarah & Joseph Saladino
Back row: Joseph Saladino, Don Saladino, Bobby Fitzsimmons, Michelle Fitzsimmons, Joseph Faria,
Tori Meagher. Front row: Sarah Saladino, Melissa Saladino, Danielle Faria, Anna Saladino, John Bolz
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Bone Marrow Recipient Meets Donor
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Caregivers and family members recently witnessed a
heartwarming connection that spanned two continents:
Anthony Zagami of Queens finally had the chance to
thank Martina Kager of Munich, Germany, in person for
her selfless bone marrow donation that helped him survive
his battle with acute myelogenous leukemia.
When Mr. Zagami experienced unusual weakness and
exhaustion in 2006, he was mildly concerned about his
symptoms. An avid runner, he attributed them to overtraining for an upcoming marathon. After a medical
evaluation, Mr. Zagami received his diagnosis that June
and remained in North Shore University Hospital until
November, when he received a bone marrow transplant.
After recuperating for six weeks, Mr. Zagami went home.
The occasion of Mr. Zagami’s and Ms. Kager’s lifechanging meeting was the Seventh Annual Celebration
of Life Dinner of North Shore University Hospital’s
Don Monti Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation
Program at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.
The event is a highlight for bone marrow donors and
recipients, family members, healthcare professionals
and supporters.
The program is supported by The Don Monti Memorial
Research Foundation. The foundation is named for Don
Monti, who succumbed to acute myeloblastic leukemia at
North Shore University Hospital in 1972 at 16 years old.
Within days of his passing, his parents, the late Tita and
Joseph Monti, committed to founding an organization in
his memory, dedicated to finding a cure for cancer. They
established the foundation at the hospital and over the
next three decades, raised and contributed more than
$36 million toward cancer research, education, care
and fellowship.
Today, The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation
is under the stewardship of Don’s sister, Caroline Monti
Saladino. As she watched Mr. Zagami and Ms. Kager
eagerly communicate through an interpreter,
Ms. Saladino said that she strongly felt the presence
of her mother and father, the foundation’s founders.
Mr. Zagami summed up the spirit of the reunion in
just a few words: “I think Martina is going to be like a
sister to me. We are always going to stay in contact. It’s a
very happy ending.” 
Anthony Zagami met his bone marrow donor, Martina Kager, at the celebration
dinner of The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation. The event is an annual
highlight for donors, recipients, their families as well as health care professionals.
Martina Kager,
Anthony Zagami
Martina Kager, Anthony Zagami, Caroline Monti Saladino, Dr. Ruthee Lu Bayer
Janine Dion, Arthur Saladino, Caroline Monti Saladino, Anna Saladino, George Schwertl,
Ellen Barrett, Doug Geed
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Anthony Zagami; Paula Rudorfer, RN, Case Manager; Audrey Weisman, NP,
Leukemia Service
Dr. Ruthee-Lu Bayer and the Don Monti Bone Marrow Transplant Staff
Bone Marrow Transplant Staff Honorees
Survivor Debra Ahangari, Caroline Monti Saladino
Survivor Ellen Simon, Anna Saladino
Ellen Simon, Caroline Monti Saladino, Joel Simon, Maureen Cannon,
Transplant Nurse Practitioner
Christina Bishop Feeny, Caroline Monti Saladino, Dr. Vincent & Nina Vinciguerra
“I think Martina is going to be like a
sister to me. We are always going to stay in
contact. It’s a very happy ending.”
– ANTHONY ZAGAMI
Dr. Kanti Rai & Dr. Ruthee-Lu Bayer
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One Bungtown Rd.
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
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October 11, 1955 – June 21, 1972
Be sure to
visit our
brand-new
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Feb. 1!
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he
Don
Monti
Founder & former
President
Tita Monti, FFSC
Former Chairman
of the Board
Joseph Monti, BFSC, KM
President
ChairmEn of the Board
Richard Monti
Arthur Saladino
Executive Vice Presidents
Danielle Faria
Robert Fitzsimmons
Anna Saladino
Edward Travaglianti
Vice Presidents
Janine Dion
Dennis Dowling
Michelle Fitzsimmons
Scott W. Lowe, PhD
David J. Steinberg, PhD
Joan Steinberg
Bruce Stillman, PhD
Pat Travaglianti
James D. Watson, PhD
Treasurer
Michael G. Norman, CPA
Legal Counsel
Joseph A. Faria, Esq.
Medical Consultants
Ruthee-Lu Bayer, MD
Thomas J. Degnan, MD
Joan Klocke, RN, MSN, OCN
Lawrence Scherr, MD
Nadya Swedan, MD
Vincent Vinciguerra, MD
Gary Wadler, MD
Robert Waldbaum, MD
Board of Directors
Sylvia & Robert Aiello
Donna & Frank Andrea
Ellen Barrett
Christine & David Boccia
Bunny Burns
Melanie & Robert Cassandro
Rose Cassandro
Michael Cohen
Tricia & Jeff Colón
Aline & Luciano Cortese
Matthew DeGiaimo
Marianne Doherty
Marguerite Eng, RD
Debora & David Feinblatt
Christina & Carmine A. Fiore
Agnes Trill Funk
John S. T. Gallagher
Katy & Marc Goodrich
Msgr. Thomas Hartman
Joann & Alex Hatsis, MD
Susan & Robert Johnson
Ruth Leonard
Terry Lynam
Valerie & Dan Martin
Mary-Lynn & Timothy McDevitt
Victoria & Edward Meagher
Anna & Steve Michailidis
Donald Monti
Jane Norman
Karen Orzel
Bro. Edmond Precourt, FSC
Charles Prizzi
Randi Monti Puccio
Wendy Rodgers
Sarah & Joseph Saladino
Melissa & Don Saladino
Alicia & George Schwertl
Anthony Scotto
Lori & Robert Soviero
Ella & Bernard V. Strianese
Cindy & Don Tassone
Erin Torre
Donna Trinko
George Tsunis
Kenneth Villani, R.Ph.
Carol Vorperian
Save the Date
The Don Monti Memorial
Research Foundation
Ball of the Year
Saturday, November 6, 2010
The Crest Hollow Country Club
Who's Who
Ruthee-Lu Bayer Dedicates Her Life’s
Work to Helping Cancer Patients
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Ruthee-Lu Bayer, MD, prides
herself on the care and support she
and her team provide at the Don
Monti Stem Cell Transplant Unit
at North Shore University Hospital
(NSUH) in Manhasset, N.Y. There,
she has served as director of the Bone
Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation
Program since 2002.
Dr. Bayer’s work has a great impact
on patients’ and families’ lives every
day of the week. “The highs are very
high, the lows are very low and there
isn’t much in between,” says Dr. Bayer.
“But we give patients the opportunity
for treatment and survival when
standard treatments may fall short.
We gauge ourselves on two kinds of
successes – the first, when the patient
does well and has long-term survival,
and the second, when we do everything
we possibly can and help patients and
their families to find some form of
peace about their situation.”
The passion she shows for her
work is clearest when it comes to her
patients. She likes to think of the unit
as an extreme health spa, and her team
often arranges options for alternative
medicine such as aromatherapy and
reflexology. “We give our all to our
patients,” says Dr. Bayer, “and in a
time when it is sometimes hard to stay
positive, we are constant cheerleaders,
and helping them to feel better is the
best reward.”
Her interests and expertise in
hematology-oncology, stem cell and
bone marrow transplantation are evident in not only her interactions with
patients, but also in the articles she has
written and lectures she has given on
research- and treatment-related topics.
Her knowledge and dedication have
also helped bring greater distinction
to NSUH, including gaining accreditation from the Foundation for the
Accreditation of Cellular Therapy
(FACT) for its Bone Marrow/Stem
Cell Transplant Program.
Dr. Bayer is board certified in
Internal Medicine and Medical
Oncology, and board eligible in
Hematology. She is a member of
the American Society of Clinical
Oncology, American Society of
Hematology, International Society for
Hematology and Graft Engineering,
and American Society of Bone Marrow
Transplantation.
She received her medical degree
from New York Medical College in
Valhalla, N.Y. She completed an
internship and served her residency
with the Department of Internal
Medicine, and fulfilled a fellowship program in the Department of
Hematology-Oncology at NSUH.
Prior to coming to NSUH, she
was assistant director of the Bone
Marrow and Hematopoietic Stem Cell
Transplantation Program at New York
Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. 

- The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation

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