To our partners, donors and friends who made this year’s Americares Airlift Benefit so memorable — our sincerest thanks. On Saturday, we celebrated Americares life-changing work, made possible only by support from friends like you. We also wished our Airlift passengers a safe trip to the Dominican Republic, where they saw firsthand how Americares is improving the health of families and communities — truly helping people reach their full potential.
Because of your generosity, we were able to raise more than $2.8 million, which will help make health possible for countless individuals in the U.S. and around the world.
Americares is committed to saving lives and improving the health of people affected by poverty and disaster. We are grateful for your partnership and hope to see you at next year’s event. The 2020 Airlift Benefit will feature an Airlift to Honduras, where Americares reaches dozens of local health providers — including hospitals and local health centers — and provided nearly $15 million in aid last year.
Michael J. NyenhuisAmericares CEO
On Saturday, October 5, partners and friends will gather for the 32nd Americares Airlift Benefit.
Join us for an inspirational evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing at the Americares Airlift Benefit. Travel with us to the Dominican Republic and see how Americares is providing health and hope in this Caribbean nation.
Saturday, October 5, 20195:30 – 11:00 p.m.JPMorgan Chase Hangar E1 – 73 Tower RoadWestchester County Airport – White Plains, New York
Roberta and Jim Conroy Ali and Pat Fels Alvia and Medhi Mahmud
Jane Musky and Tony Goldwyn
Actor, Director and Producer
Mr. Goldwyn joined the board in 2018. An actor, director and producer best known for his starring role as President Fitzgerald Grant on the hit television show “Scandal,” he has appeared in and/or directed dozens of feature films and television shows throughout his successful career. A longtime Americares supporter, Mr. Goldwyn has served as an Americares ambassador since 2014.
CNN Anchor and National Correspondent
Veteran morning TV anchor and award-winning journalist Erica Hill serves as CNN lead fill-in anchor and national correspondent. Most recently, she anchored HLN’s On the Story with Erica Hill, a daily, New York-based daytime news program. During her tenure, she covered major news stories on location including, in 2017, the Las Vegas shooting and hurricane Irma from Florida.
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will be honored for his dedication to humanitarian causes at the Americares Airlift Benefit on Oct. 5. Dr. Gupta will receive the Bob and Leila Macauley Humanitarian Spirit Award, which honors outstanding individuals who exemplify extraordinary courage and commitment to humanitarian endeavors and making a difference in the world.