RWJ Hamilton Foundation Young Professionals Group Announces Third Annual "All in Good Taste" Wine and Beer Tasting
Fundraising Social Set for Thursday, May 1 at Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton (4/18/2008)

HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY – The Young Professionals Group of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) Foundation is pleased to announce that tickets are still available for the third annual All in Good Taste fundraiser slated for Thursday, May 1, 6 to 8:30 p.m. This fine wine and beer tasting event offers an opportunity for socializing and networking at the new Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton, 800 Route 130, Hamilton.

Presented by Sean's Landscaping, Inc., this year's All in Good Taste event will honor local resident Stephanie Rosati-Pratico for her unwavering community volunteerism and spirit of advocacy. Nominated and elected by her peers, Rosati-Pratico exemplifies the attributes which the Young Professionals strive to uphold. The event will feature hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine sampling, live musical entertainment and a cash bar. All proceeds will benefit Maternal Child Health Services at RWJ Hamilton. Tickets are $65/person or $115/couple and are available for purchase by calling 609.584.6581.

Young Professionals Group Serve Up a Great Time for a Good Cause
The RWJ Hamilton Foundation Young Professionals Group includes a team of dynamic local professionals who represent businesses, government, and non-profit organizations throughout Mercer County. The group is committed to raising funds that help support the hospital's mission and helping to expand its programs and services.

"The Young Professionals are very pleased to be hosting the third annual All in Good Taste event," says Bill Rue, Jr., chairman of the Young Professionals Group. "The evening promises to be an enjoyable way to sample a variety of fine wines and beers while lending support to the hospital's maternity services."

Karla Stein, vice president of the RWJ Hamilton Foundation, applauds the efforts of the Young Professionals and commends their focus: "Patients in the greater Mercer County area choose RWJ Hamilton knowing that it gives them access to highly skilled obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, pediatricians, nursing and support staff. The funds raised through this event will enable us to perpetuate that wonderful reputation and level of service that our community has come to rely upon."

For additional information about tickets, sponsorships or the Young Professionals Group, please call the RWJ Hamilton Foundation, 609.584.6581. For more information about the Maternal Child Health program at RWJ Hamilton, visit rwjhamilton.org/maternity.

More About RWJ Hamilton Foundation
Founded in 1984, the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization that raises funds to support patient care services and special projects for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) and The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hamilton. RWJ Hamilton relies on contributions and monies raised by the Foundation to continually grow and support the community's healthcare needs. Led by a Board of Directors, the Foundation depends on the generous support of private donors, corporations, family foundations and charitable trusts. An active Auxiliary and the Young Professionals Group organizes and host events that encourage community support. In addition to offering a variety of major gift and planned giving opportunities, the Foundation's signature fundraising events include a Golf Classic, Autumn Affair gala, a 2K walk/5K run, and a wine/beer networking social called "All in Good Taste".

Recent projects that have benefited from the generous support of the Foundation include: the Ambulatory Surgery Waiting Room renovation, the four-story Lakefront Patient Tower addition, the four contemplative "Grounds For Healing®" gardens, an interfaith chapel, cardiac rehabilitation treadmills, blanket & robe warmers, nursing and physician education, stroke program, community education and outreach programs.