(February 25, 2008 - Rockville Centre, NY) - The Second Grade Class from Martin Avenue School in Bellmore presented the nurses at Mercy Medical Center with “Turkey Cups,” filled with candy. The children visited the hospital to thank the nurses for saving lives, as their Community Service Project. The children were honored guests in the Mother/Baby unit where they viewed the newborns in the nursery.

To thank the second graders for their thoughtfulness, Ron Steimel, COO of Mercy Medical Center, accompanied by Santa Claus and a nurse, visited Martin Avenue School. The children were treated to gifts and received individual certificates recognizing their accomplishment. The school’s principal was presented with a plaque commemorating the children’s Community Service Project.

Contact: Mel Granick
Phone: (516) 705-2618
e-Mail: Mel.Granick@chsli.org