The World Affairs Council of St. Louis presented the “International Humanitarian of the Year” honor to SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN – ST. LOUIS® at its 4th Annual Awards Gala celebration, Thursday, June 19, 2014, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The evening included a cocktail reception followed by the awards dinner. The program featured inspiring stories and videos highlighting the work of Shriners Hospitals for Children – St. Louis, concluding with the award presentation.
The purpose of the International Humanitarian of the Year award is recognizing individual(s) or organization(s) from the St. Louis Region for their significant contributions to the solution of a global humanitarian issue. Every child, no matter where he/she lives, deserves access to good medical care.This belief forms the core of Shriners Hospital for Children. Children around the world are suffering and enduring lives compromised by disabilities which only advanced medical care can treat, if available.
Shriners Hospital opens its doors to children from the U.S. and abroad who have nowhere else to turn. These kids are given new life and new hope through the healing hands of the talented physicians, nurses and staff at Shriners Hospital.
Theodore D. Dearing, Chairman of the Board of Governors, and Dr. Perry Schoenecker, Chief of Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis, accepted the award on behalf of the physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. They emphasized the stories illustrated represent the transforming work performed by the doctors and staff daily to ensure medical care for children who deserve it, no matter where they live.
KSDK “Today in St. Louis” Anchor Pat McGonigle served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Tickets for the 4th Annual “International Humanitarian of the Year” Gala cost $250 per person ($100 of each ticket is tax-deductible).
About The World Affairs Council of St. Louis:
The World Affairs Council of St. Louis connects the citizens of the region with the world. It comprises an educational, non-partisan, non-profit, membership organization dedicated to encouraging, educating and engaging local citizens in global affairs. The Council represents one of over 90 independent counsels that collectively comprise the oldest and largest non-profit dedicated to increasing citizen involvement and diplomacy.
As its primary focus, the Council sponsors a significant number of programs and events designed to offer area businesses, organizations and individuals access to leaders and decision-makers from around the globe.These leaders bring with them insight and dialogue on important issues vital to the success and interests of many Saint Louisans. It also actively works with the Department of State’s foreign diplomacy and education programs to attract high-potential international visitors from around the globe to St. Louis for professional and cultural exchanges with Americans.
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- Bob Fischer, executive director, Dr. Sebastian Bellomo, Susan Napoleon
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- Susan Wade, Jennifer Pisarkiewicz
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- John Wade, Phil and Shelley DeFord, Burt Follman
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- Bill Wagner, John Gloss
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- Bill and Nancy Bradford, Ann Dane
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- Jennifer and David Pisarkiewicz
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- John and Marcela Spraul, Teri and Ray Rohr
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- Dr. Harvey Mirly, Kelley McClinton
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- Deepak Kant Vyas, president, Ted Dearing, board of governors chair, Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis, Bob Fischer
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- Matt Vianello, Alisha Donelson
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- Jeremy Calloway, Shane and Shannon Yaeger, Kimberly Hogan
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- LaSheena Ayuso, Channey Davis, Mazolla Reed, Suzanne Malec, Linda Wolff
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- Kiira Stone, Jeff Burns, Troy Sutherland
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- Jonathan Boesch, Matt Harvey, Lt. Col. Jaime Torres, USAF retired, Jim Hershey
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- Larry Taylor, Kathleen Shaul, Ron Gossen, Missy Ryan
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- Katie Fox, Matthew Chrisler, Jesse Carico, Lexie Tampow
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- Burt Follman, Danna Kirtian, Jack Gillis
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- John Peterson, Craig Hubbard
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- Ragan Dueker, Ted Dearing, board of governors chair, Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis, Lynn Ryan
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- Shane Yaeger, Jeremy Calloway, Kimberly Hogan, Shannon Yaeger, Rhonda and David Gatt
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- Elyssa Moss, Kelsey Blackwell
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- Terri and Kerry Andrews, Bob Fischer, Marcela Spraul
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- St. Louis Shriners Dennis Kelley, potentate, Steve Pieper, administrator
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- Betsey Cohen, Guillermo Rodriguez, Gail Appleson
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- Sue and Pierce Powers
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- Bob Fischer, Pat McGonigle, KSDK anchor/reporter, master of ceremonies
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- Myrian Del Carmen, Natalia Rosales, Maria, Kate Corbett, World Pediatrics Project
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- Commander Dave Nunnally, USN, and Donna Nunnally, Pierce and Susan Powers
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- Lt. Col. Jaime Torres, USAF retired, with Patty La Belle, Lynn Ryan, Ragan Dueker, Jessica Bellomo, director of the IVLP, Drew Franklin
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- Suzan Kelly, Susan Powers
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- Robert Fischer, executive director
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- Pat McGonigle, master of ceremonies
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- Bob Fischer
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- Charlie Dooley, St. Louis County Executive
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- Charlie Dooley
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- Lewis Reed, president, St. Louis board of aldermen
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- Lewis Reed
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- Deepak Kant Vyas, board president, Bob Fischer listen to proclamation from the St. Louis board of aldermen.
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- John Gloss, Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis, introduced four stories with happy endings.
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- Bob Fischer, Deepak Kant Vyas present the 2014 International Humanitarian Award to Ted Dearing, board of governors chair, Shriners Hopsitals-St. Louis.
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- Ted Dearing
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- Dr. Perry Schoenecker, chief of staff, Shriners Hospitals-St. Louis, also accepts the award on behalf of the physicians and nurses.
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- Deepak Kant Vyas concludes the program.
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- Charlie Dooley, St. Louis County Executive; Shriners Hospital for Children-St. Louis’ Dr. Perry Schoenecker, chief of staff, Theodore D. Dearing, chairman, board of governors; Deepak Kant Vyas, board president, World Affairs Council; Lewis Reed, president, St. Louis board of aldermen
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- Dennis Kelley, potentate, St. Louis Shriners, Dr. Perry Schoenecker, Theodore D. Dearing with the award
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- Room overview
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- Thanks to the event sponsors!
