Gala Raises Funds for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Pediatric Programs, GU Dept. of Pediatrics
By • November 6, 2024 0 7
On October 29, “Designed for Children—An Evening at The Renwick,” raised awareness and funding for the research efforts of the Department of Pediatrics at Georgetown University as well as pediatric programs at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
The event was at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery and included a conversation between Department of Pediatrics Chair Michael J. Donnelly, M.D. and Phyllis Magrab, Ph.D., a longtime Georgetown pediatric psychologist. The discussion talked about current initiatives in pediatric health. The event also included a fashion show with outfits created by students at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design.
The honorary host was His Excellency Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani, who was also the Embassy of the State of Qatar’s patron sponsor.
A gallery of photos from the event can be found below.
Photos courtesy of Georgetown University.
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- Mariastella Serrano, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at Georgetown’s School of Medicine and a pediatric gastroenterologist with MedStar Health, welcomed guests to the gala.
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- Katie Wallace, child life supervisor at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and Jim, a 14-year-old patient at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, shared emcee duties for the evening’s fashion show.
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- Longtime Georgetown pediatric psychologist Phyllis Magrab, PhD, engaged Department of Pediatrics Professor and Chair Michael J. Donnelly, MD, in a discussion about current Georgetown University and MedStar Health initiatives in pediatric health.
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- Attendees at the gala enjoyed a dinner and opportunity to network.
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- Model Jonah demonstrated the features of “Professional Sleeper,” designed by Lana Nguyen, which transformed from body pillow to puffer cloak in an exploration of the wearer’s relationship to sleep, comfort and transformation.
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- Model Lucie wore “Comet,” designed by Catalina Torres, which was inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s famous novel “Le Petit Prince.”
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- Model Devon wore “Cars,” designed by Pono Skousen, whose love for race cars and NASCAR inspired the design.
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- Three of the designers whose work was featured in the fashion show were present at the gala.
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- (From L) Jefferi Lee and Tina Mance-Lee with Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MD, and Michael J. Donnelly, MD
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- (far r) Mariastella Serrano, MD, stands with all of the young people who modeled custom-designed outfits that were showcased at this year’s Pediatrics Gala.
