PAST EVENTS

The Mental Health Foundation has presented a range of successful events in recent years in its effort to promote better understanding about mental illness and end stigma.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter joined us for an event that helped deliver our important message about recogizing and treating mental illness. First Lady of Saratoga Marylou Whitney has provided strong support for our annual August Evening in Saratoga along with former New York First Lady Matilda Cuomo who also serves on our board.

The Foundation's annual Paws for a Cause at the Plaza has drawn tens of thousands of participants and helped celebrate the link between the animals in our lives and good mental health.

Our education work has includes production of a series Your Health in Mind which was presented in partnership with Time Warner Cable. The Foundation also recently presented grants for mental health related programs to the Troy New York YWCA and Families Together in New York State.

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Mental Health Foundation Promotes Good Mental Health on
August Evening in Saratoga

First Ladies Whitney and Cuomo make Evening Extra Special

First Lady of Saratoga Marylou Whitney and former New York First Lady Matilda Cuomo greeted more than 150 attendees at the Mental Health Foundation’s recent  August evening in Saratoga.  The event took place at The Reading Room on Wednesday evening August 13. The two first ladies served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the event. Mrs. Cuomo is a member of the Foundatiion Board. Press Release

Take some time to relive the special memories from the The Mental Health Foundation August Evening in Saratoga. More photos at: http://collages.net Username: saratoga08 Password: 4741

photos by Joe Elario

Mental health Foundation Board members John Colley and Anna Maria Maritato and former New York First Lady Matilda Cuomo.

 

Mental Health Foundation Board President Stephen Madarasz and Board Vice president Anna Maria Maritato greet Michael Seereiter representing Governor David Paterson and New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Michael Hogan.

 

Mental health Foundation Board members Morty Case, Michael  Prevost and his wife Carol and Norman Alperin.

 

Foundation Board member Gary McLouth with Dr. Cilifford  and Sarah Waldman representing CDPHP.

 

Honorary Co-chair Marylou Whitney speaks with Jayne and Emmett McCarthy.

 

Honorary co-chair and foundation board member Matilda Cuomo with Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings.

 

Saratoga Racecourse’s Sam the Bugler entertains guests at an August Evening in Saratoga.

 

Wellpoint’s Dr. Michael Orlosky, an expert in adolescent mental health offers guests some words of wisdom.

 

New York State Mental Health Commissioner Michael Hogan speaks with Honorary co-chairs Marylou Whitney and Matilda Cuomo.

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Paws for a Cause at the Plaza - April 4-5, 2008
Largest event about pets in the Capital Region celebrates animals in our lives

One of the most unusual and stimulating events of the year took place April 4-5 at the South Concourse of the Empire State Plaza in Albany. PAWS for a CAUSE at the Plaza presented by The Mental Health Foundation, is the largest event about pets in the Capital Region. The event featured dozens of presentations, exhibits, and vendors celebrating the importance of pets in our lives.

Highlights of the event included tours of the American Humane Society’s Big Rig used for animal rescue in disasters and a series of performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team.

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