20th Annual Kentucky
Derby
celebration
One of Monmouth County's best fundraising events of the year!
EVENT SPONSOR
Event Details
- Doors open at 3:30 PM
- Enjoy an afternoon filled with:
- Simulcast betting
- Live and silent auctions
- Delicious chef specialties
- Mint juleps and an open bar
- Live music
- A Derby hat contest and parade
- Watch the Kentucky Derby live on big screens
- Event concludes at 7:30 PM
Our honorees will be Robert C. Garrett, CEO, and the team at Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest healthcare network. Bob and his team have made remarkable contributions to building a healthcare system centered on compassion and a commitment to community.
Proceeds from this event will benefit nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County that provide critical services related to health, at-risk populations, and those in need of special care. The Monmouth Park Charity Fund has distributed over $10.7 million in grants to local organizations, making a lasting impact on the community.
Thank you to our Sponsors
FINISH LINE SPONSOR
BUFFET SPONSORS
- John Ferolito
- Peter Arthur Roselle
- Lionel and Gerry Sterling
RUN FOR THE ROSES SPONSOR
- Ann & Dr. Ken Nahum
MINT JULEP SPONSOR
- The Lloyd Family
INVITATION UNDERWRITER
- Joseph C. and Anita Roselle
TRIFECTA SPONSOR
- John & Robin Klein and Warren & Faith Diamond
- The Peter and Kristen Gerhard Foundation
- The John H. and Katherine J. Weiland Foundation, Inc.
- Inserra Supermarkets, Inc.
MILITARY HERO SPONSOR
- Bayshore – Montecalvo Family of Companies
- Monmouth Medical Center
- Monmouth University
- New Jersey Natural Gas
- Karen Goldblatt
- UBS Private Wealth – Maria Farhat Tanzola
- Torcon
STEP & REPEAT UNDERWRITER
- Drazin & Warshaw Attorneys at Law
PADDOCK SPONSOR
- The Jersey Shore Partnership
- Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
DECORATION UNDERWRITER
- Maggie Riker
- Arbor Terrace – Middletown and Shrewsbury
- OceanFirst Bank
MOBILE BIDDING TECH UNDERWRITER
- Abbey Farms
Meet our honoree
Robert C. Garrett, CEO
Robert C. Garrett is the CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network with 18 hospitals, 500 patient care locations, 36,000 team members, 7,000 physicians and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Under Mr. Garrett’s visionary leadership, Hackensack Meridian Health is a leader in clinical excellence with the No. 1 ranked adult and children’ s hospitals in New Jersey for the last two years, according to U.S. News & World Report. The John Theurer Cancer Center is the top cancer center in the state and ranks among the top 50 nationwide.
The network continues to expand access to care, innovate treatment, accelerate research and revolutionize behavioral healthcare. The network played a major role in the COVID-19 pandemic, including treating 85,000 patients, administering 850,000 vaccines and developing major breakthroughs.
Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to providing equitable and sustainable care, and is the first health network in the U.S. to earn the Joint Commission’s prestigious health equity and sustainability certifications. It is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for health systems by Fair360, formerly DiversityInc, for the last two years.
Mr. Garrett plays a major role in global healthcare and served as Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Health and Healthcare Governor’s Community.
Mr. Garrett’s leadership has garnered much professional praise, including being recognized in Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the last three years and The CEO Forum’s 10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America for the last two years. He is also ranked No. 1 in NJBIZ Healthcare Power List 2023, 2024 and No. 1 in ROI Healthcare Influencers 2023.
Our Kentucky Derby Celebration Committee
Founding Chair:
Phil Villapiano
Honorary Chair:
Peter Cranco
Event Co-Chairs:
Maureen Lloyd
Ann Mohamadi
Racetrack Liaison Chair:
Nona Balaban
Sponsorship Co-Chairs:
Anita Roselle
Holly Shult
Auction Co-Chairs:
Raymond R. Curnew, Jr.
Linda Sirico
Ad Journal Co-Chairs:
Silvana Buckley
Gina Petillo
Décor Co-Chairs:
Kit Roache
Barbara Rumsby
Ellie Smith
Raffle Chair:
Sheila Olt
PR Chair:
Jeanne Wall
Master of Ceremonies:
Tom Hayes
Photographer:
Bill Denver
Director of Operations:
Casey Pioli
Committee Members:
Denise Anderson
Isabella Battis
Cris Brown
Mayor Tara Torchia Buss
Deena Coffee
Eileen Cooper
Warren Diamond
Jen Diehl
Cynthia Fair
AJ Garito
Dena Glynn
Evie Haas
Trinae Hall
Brianna Indelicato
Heidi La Stella
Anna Mayer
Nancy Mazza
Patty Micale
Valerie Montecalvo
Ann Nahum
Mayor Tony Perry
Marta Quinn
Dr. Stephanie Reynolds
Ceilie Reynolds
Carla Scarbino
Maria Farhat Tanzola
Nicole Timpanaro
Kymberly Vlantis
