ACS' First VP, Beth Mercadante with Second VP, Erin Nothel Tastings 2005 was an outstanding success for The Garden City unit of the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation. More than 350 people attended this annual outdoor party, which grossed over $60,000 and enabled 10 children to vacation at the American Cancer Society’s Camp Adventure.

The Garden City unit of the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation wish to extend heartfelt thanks to all who made this special event possible, including: gracious hosts, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Englander, Martha Clara Vineyards, Walk Street for their food and martini bar, Calageros, Culinary Heights, Dunkin’ Donuts, Garden City Bistro, Garden City Pizza, Garden City Hotel, Grimaldi’s, International Wine Gallery, Jameson’s Bar & Grill, Kings Supermarket Catering, La Bottega, Leo’s, NY Soup Exchange, Reisterer’s, Seventh Street Café, Starbucks, Sushi Ya, The Lobster Box, The Orchid, The St. James, Town Meat Market, Uncle Bacala’s, Upper Crust Café, Uptown Grill, Victory Oyster Bar & Chop House, Waterzooi Belgian Bistro, Bella Baby, Colleran O’Hara & Mills, Commerce Bank, Essential Printing, Food Basket, Garden City Aluminum and Roofing, Garden City Tent and Party Rental Ltd., Garden City Wines and Spirits, Graffiti Unlimited, H.L.Gross & Bro., Hammerman Jewelers, Harder Landscape, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Mineola Bicycle, Mollies Monkies, North Fork Bank, Old World Quality Corporation, Taylor Warner Realty Corp., The Personal Training Studio, The Red Door Spa, Turnpike Cleaners, Mr. & Mrs. David Cassaro, Mr. Vince Donohue, Mrs. Britta Garcia, Ande Giarraputo - Ande’s Jewelry, Mrs. Sue Gillin, Tom & Laurie Kustek, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Long, Carol & John Roscoe, Mr. John Schmitt, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Schmitt, Rich & Eileen Shammas, Ms. Sally Van Erk, The Miracle Club volunteers, and Tastings 2005 Committee.

Miracle Club greeters: Louis Croce, Rob Johansen, Caroline Johansen, Olivia Segarra, Mara McCarthy and Katie Harrington

La BottegaAlex and Josephine DeMoura, Patty Nessler, Lisa Heaney, Bill and Patty Dewey and Greg Prime Garden City ACS President Patty Scott with The Miracle Foundation President Joseph Castronovo Michael Gross of H.L. Gross & Brothers, with the winner of the diamond necklace he donatedTastings 2005 Co-Chairs Liz McQuaid (left) and Kate DiganKate Debold, Patty Scott, Eileen Dignan of North Fork Bank and Christine Thomaides Bruce Kennedy, Michael and Diane Oliviero, Annette Kennedy and Les and Barbara MillerEd McDougal, Allen Englander and Keith Reardon Gracious homeowner Julia Englander with her motherFormer ACS presidents Maggie Johansen and Tara Segarra with husbands Bob and FrankEntertainer Vince Donohue The Garden City HotelThe Miracle Foundation President Joseph Castronovo with co-founder Patti TenagliaWalk StreetJen and Eric GisolfiKathleen Sweeney and Christy McManusDeb Long, Joseph Castronovo, Kate and Chris DiganThe cake was donated by Reisterer's