Tickets Now on Sale for the “Under the Italian Sky” Themed Event

May 3, 2023

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is proud to announce their 7th annual We vs. C® fundraising event. It’s time to embrace all things Italian . . . and for a great cause!

Celebrate La Dolce Vita with a tremendous presentation of Italy’s finest from culinary creations, an exotic car exhibition featuring Ferrari and Maserati, live entertainment, and much more. The Under the Italian Sky themed event benefits the Holistic Program at the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton. The immersive evening will take place in a one-of-a-kind rustic setting on Saturday, June 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., and will include a free flowing evening of interactive guest experiences, signature culinary and spirit offerings, art, live entertainment, event themed giveaways and more.

The event venue, Glenmoore Farm, nestled in a magical and historic area of Hopewell, N.J., welcomes guests to enjoy an evening of Italian cultural pursuits while enjoying masterful culinary creations, distinctive experiences, and signature cocktails in a one-of-a-kind beautiful space. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis now through May 24, 2023, and are priced at $175 for a single guest ticket and $325 for a pair of guest tickets. The event will also be offering a range of sponsorship tiers, starting at the “Cia Bella” level at $1,500 to the “That’s Amore” at $15,000.

There will be countless tastings and experience stations including cheeses, olive oil, Italian street kabobs, truffles, pizza, caviar, a Campari Cafe, wine tasting with a Master Sommelier, risotto, a fresh pasta making demonstration, espresso, and a wide variety of desserts. There will be a vintage Fiat on display for photo opportunities, as well as a beautiful Vespa to help guests imagine their own journey through the scenic roads of Italy. Various forms of live art will be on display including, a Venetian Glassblower who will be creating an original work of art. The “Ciao Bella” Beauty Bar will feature cosmetic and hair advice and touch-ups, as well as samples and amazing gift baskets for guests.

“Each year, our We vs. C fundraising event reminds us of the power that holistic healing holds not only towards the life of one person, but on the greater community,” said Donna Bouchard, event Co-Chair and Board Member of the RWJUH Hamilton Foundation. “It is through the generosity and commitment of our supporters that this event continues to be a success year after year and allows us to continue providing holistic services to our patients battling cancer. We are truly excited for this year’s Under the Italian Sky themed event and look forward to seeing everyone on June 3.”

From fresh local honey and lavender, to micro-greens shooters – – there will be no shortage of wonderful surprises around every corner of the vast venue that provides a bucolic setting for a summer evening. This year’s We vs. C event sponsors include Campari, Vucciria, Processo Doc, Nobu Hotel and Ferrari to just name a few.

For over 20 years, the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton has practiced healing through Integrative Medicine to positively impact the mind, body, and spirit of patients and their families. In partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton provides patients access to the most advanced treatment options including clinical trials. Through their full-service Holistic Program, the Cancer Center has succeeded in improving the quality of life for thousands of patients. This year’s We vs. C fundraising event seeks to not only educate the community on the importance of holistic healing practices such as Reiki, music therapy, art workshops, spiritual counseling and more, but raises funds for the continuation of the program’s complimentary services for years to come.

“Since its inception, our full-service Holistic Program has provided a countless number of patients with life-changing services,” said Richard Freeman, President & CEO of RWJUH Hamilton. “These programs have proven to be a transformative force for the patients they serve while they are going through one of the most difficult times in their lives. We at RWJUH Hamilton are honored to have provided so many individuals with the holistic services they so deeply deserve at our Cancer Center and are excited to continue utilizing these Integrative Medicine techniques far into the future.”

Join us in the fight against cancer and help support the holistic program, a Holistic Approach to Cancer Care, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Cancer Center.

Tickets are on sale now online and corporate and individual sponsorships are still available. For more details and event information visit rwjbh.org/wevscundertheitaliansky or email HamiltonFoundation@rwjbh.org.

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Pictured left to right at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation We vs. C ’22; Louis Tsarouhas, MD, Shankar Santhanam, MD, Firas G. Eladoumikdachi, MD, Sara Ali, MD, Richard Freeman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, Marc J. Levine, MD, Giacomo Mangiaracina, MD, Arthur Pacia, MD

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