Young Professionals Host "All In Good Taste" (5/2/2009)

HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY - The RWJ Hamilton Foundation's Young Professionals Group is hosting the fourth annual All In Good Taste beer and wine tasting social to benefit Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton's maternal child health program.

The event will be held on Thursday, May 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton, 800 Route 130, in Hamilton. The event will feature beer and wine sampling, hors d'oeuvres, live music and a cash bar. Tickets are $70/ person or $125/couple before May 5; $75/ person after May 5 and at the door. Call 609.584.6581 for tickets.

Honoring Ryan's Quest Founders
This year's honorees are Hamilton residents David and Maria Shultz, founders of Ryan's Quest. When their son Ryan was born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a devastating and progressive muscle disorder that allows few of its victims to survive beyond their twenties, David and Maria founded this non-profit charity to raise awareness and money to eradicate this disease.

Members of the Young Professionals Group represent businesses, government and non-profit organizations throughout Mercer County. They are committed to raising funds to support the hospital's mission and help expand its programs and services. "The Young Professionals are thrilled to host All In Good Taste every year," says Bill Rue Jr., chairman of the Young Professionals Group. "This is a great way to socialize, network and sample a variety of fine wines and beers while lending support to the hospital's maternal child health services. We are grateful to Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Hub City Royal Distributors and Triumph Brewing Company for providing the evening's spirits and supporting this event."

Lynne Nouvel, director of the RWJ Hamilton Foundation, sums up benefits of this fundraiser: "It is so important to offer expectant women the best in health care, and that's what RWJ Hamilton provides—outstanding access to highly skilled board certified obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, pediatricians, nursing and support staff. The funds generated by All In Good Taste help maintain the hospital's commitment to the community."

Sponsorships are available for those wishing to honor David and Maria Shultz. For more information about sponsorships, tickets or the Young Professionals Group, call the RWJ Hamilton Foundation, 609.584.6581 or visit www.rwjuhhfoundation.org. 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 501(c)(3) 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 organize 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 All in Good Taste, a wine/beer networking social. For more information, visit rwjuhhfoundation.org.