Mark Weprin Swears In LI McDonald House Directors

Councilmember David Weprin attended the "Lights of Love" holiday celebration at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island recently where he pledged his support of the House. He is pictured with Board of Directors Vice Chairperson Theresa Brucculeri, Secretary William Kohut and House Executive Director Robert S. Weitzner.

More than 100 friends of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island joined staff, volunteers and Board of Directors at the House annual "Lights of Love" holiday celebration, an evening of festivities and camaraderie held in the spirit of the holidays. The 2008 Board of Directors was sworn in by Assemblymember Mark Weprin.

In addition, City Councilmember David Weprin announced his continued support of the House by presenting a check for $35,000 to Executive Director, Robert S. Weitzner. Councilmember Weprin has been a generous supporter of the House for many years.

"Every so often, there are people who touch our lives and make a difference," Executive Director Robert S. Weitzner said. "Thank you for all you have done to make the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island what it is today."

The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is a "home-away-from-home" for families of children who are undergoing medical treatment in area hospitals. Located on the campus of Schneider Children's Hospital, the house accommodates families in a warm and supportive environment. Since 1986, the house has served more than 21,000 residents caring for more than 10,000 seriously ill children. Many of the families that stay at the house come from Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk Counties; as well as the surrounding metropolitan New York area, the nation and more than 80 countries around the world.