NEW YORK CITY - HealthCorps kicked off its first annual fundraising on May 10, 2007, with a “Back to the Garden” gala at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
Editor-at-large of O Magazine, Gayle King hosted the star-studded event with special musical performances by multi-platinum five-time Grammy Award-nominee James Blunt and multi-platinum Grammy Award-nominee Musiq Soulchild.
Special guests, speakers and attendees included Jessica Seinfeld, hockey legend Mark Messier, New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera, Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, Actress Tina Louise and more.
HealthCorps honored three supporters who have made significant contributions to the health and well-being of American youth and presented them with beautiful Tiffany crystal awards: The late Ahmet Ertegun (Founder of Atlantic Records); Kevin Liles (EVP, Warner Music Group); and John J. Mack (CEO, Morgan Stanley)
Dr. Mehmet Oz, noted Cardio-surgeon, Oprah regular, speaking at the gala. He is founder of HealthCorps which is dedicated to eliminating obesity in America.
(L-R) Christy and John Mack, Honorary Gala Chair,
CEO and Chairman of Morgan Stanley, with Lisa and Dr. Oz
Dr. Mehmet Oz's HealthCorps holds first
annual fundraiser at Metropolitan Pavilion
Joe & Jane Pontarelli
The Russian Nobility Association in America, Inc.
The Russian Spring Ball
Grand Ballroom
The Pierre Hotel
May 11, 2007
Princess Irina Dvorjitsky San Filippo, Co-Chair, with husband
Augustin San Filippo
Honorary Chair Veronica Atkins Mercentes with husband
Alex Mersentes
“Hey Mr. Wonderful,
oh you’re so incredible
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
wonderful to me
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
oh you’re irresistible
Hey Mr. Wonderful,
a miracle to me
Hold me I wanna feel
your arms around me
Oh na na oh na na
Kiss me Cus only you
can make me happy.”
From the June, 2007 issue of Palm Beach Today North
Happy Birthday, Mr. Wonderful!
The Steve Haymes birthday party at The Palace in Manhattan
Photos and Story by Maya Johnson
When Steve Haymes was a little boy his mother used to call him “Mr. Wonderful” and today his wife, Ann Marie, not only calls him Mr. Wonderful, but sings the song to him.
And so it was at a surprise birthday party for Steve at The Palace in Manhattan and, indeed, all were feeling, well, wonderful.
More birthday photos coming soon.
Ann Marie and Steve are both wonderful singers. Photo by Maya Johnson.
Editor-at-large of O Magazine, Gayle King hosted the star-studded event with special musical performances by multi-platinum five-time Grammy Award-nominee James Blunt and multi-platinum Grammy Award-nominee Musiq Soulchild. 
