Press

Honors Andrew S. Ackerman, Executive Director, for 20 Years of Service

with Special Guest Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg

What:
Gala to celebrate 20-year leadership of Andrew S. Ackerman as CMOM’s executive director, and his service to families throughout New York City in health, the arts, literacy and early childhood education.

Tombola Wall, a European-style raffle of nearly 200 luxury items, donated by 40 of the city’s arts and cultural organizations as well as major sports teams and entertainment businesses. 360 Design and DwellStudio designed the decor for the event. Hudson Yards Catering is providing healthy food.

Who:
Special Guests: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
New York Giants’ Justin Tuck, defensive end
New York Liberty legend Kym Hampton
Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch
Maria Cuomo Cole and Kenneth Cole, fashion designer

Dinner Chairs:
Laurie M. Tisch, honorary board chair
halley k harrisburg, CMOM board chair
Judith Hannan, former CMOM board chair
Mark B. Pearlman, former CMOM board chair

When:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
6:30 p.m. Cocktails
7:30 p.m. Dinner

Where:
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues
New York City

Background:
Since the early 1980’s CMOM (www.cmom.org) has enriched the lives of more than 350,000 children and their families and school groups each year through visits to its West 83rd Street building in Manhattan and its off-site programs throughout the city and the country. Its programs and exhibits are designed to address the many ways children learn and help parents and caregivers foster their children’s development. CMOM also does outreach in literacy, health and the arts to the poorest families in New York and makes early learning a joyful experience!

Contacts:
Renee Edelman, Edelman: 212.704.8249; Jake Basden, Edelman: 212.704-8246;
Molly Peterson, DwellStudio: 646-442-5623