The enCourage Kids Foundation celebrated its 37th Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Cipriani South Street in NYC. enCourage Kids honored Jay Anderson and renamed his favorite program The Jay Anderson Pediatric Hospital Support Fund in his memory. Guests celebrated his legacy and paid tribute to his philanthropy and generosity of spirit that will have an enduring impact on thousands of children and families.

“It was such a privilege to honor the legacy of Jay Anderson this year and rename his favorite program The Jay Anderson Pediatric Hospital Support Fund in his memory,” said Michele Hall Duncan – President & CEO enCourage Kids Foundation. “I’m so grateful to all our supporters for making our 37^th Annual Gala such a success.”

“We were all so moved by the evening and especially the video tribute to our father,” stated Stephen Anderson. “We are beyond grateful to my father’s colleagues and friends who came out to support this very special night and meaningful work of enCourage Kids Foundation.”

Ryan Field, WABC 7 Sports Anchor emceed the evening and was joined by over 300 supporters that included notable guests Malik Yoba, Tony Richardson, Christian Peter, and Dr. Perricone. Live Wire Entertainment provided the hits that had guests on their feet. The evening raised 1.1M which will support the Pediatric Hospital Support Program (PHSP).

The enCourage Kids Presenting Sponsor was The Lee & Jeffrey Feil Family Foundation, and Venue Sponsors include Haim Chera & Family (Cocktail Hour), Capital One (Décor), Extell (Entertainment) and CBRE (Photography).

To make a donation, please visit www.encourage-kids.org