Columbia Children's Health Gala

On May 12, 2026, more than 300 benefactors, faculty, and friends from our Columbia Children’s Health community came together to support pioneering research and advancements in treatment to better the lives of children today and in the future.

Chris Wragge, CBS NEWS Anchor, emceed the evening, which focused on raising critical funds for Columbia Children's Health. Guests also enjoyed a special musical performance by six-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Jason Isbell. 

For those of you who were able to join us, thank you for helping to make the evening so special. If you were unable to attend in person, we invite you to watch the video celebrating the impact of Columbia Children's Health.

2026 Children's Health Gala Film: Pediatric Complex Care

Click here to make a 100% tax-deductible donation to support pioneering research and continued advancements in treatment led by the world-renowned physicians and scientists of Columbia Children’s Health.

For more information about Columbia Children’s Health, please contact Natalie Schweizer at
natalie.schweizer@columbia.edu or 646-770-7763.

Thank you to everyone who made this memorable evening possible through your attendance, generosity, and support.

Children's Board at Columbia

Chair

  • Lawrence Neubauer

Members

  • Dana Baumgarten
  • Joshua Baumgarten
  • Deanna Berkeley
  • James Berkeley
  • Tania Brief
  • Bhanu Choudhrie
  • Dhairya Choudhrie
  • Karina Choudhrie
  • Andrew Ehrlich
  • Jeremy Gelber, MD
  • Pauline Gelber
  • Danielle Guarino
  • John Guarino
  • Adam Hirsch
  • Janet Joseph
  • David Kaufthal
  • Lori Kaufthal
  • Karen A. Kennedy, MD
  • Kevin W. Kennedy
  • Jung Lee
  • Jillian Marcus
  • Ariane Matschullat
  • Clare Matschullat
  • Robert Matthews
  • Sue Matthews
  • Anne Neubauer
  • Ellen Oppenheim
  • Jeffrey A. Oppenheim
  • Gabriela Palmieri (for the Choudhrie Family)
  • Jennifer I. Ratner, MD
  • Allan Reine
  • Amy Mulderry Reine
  • Ben Seelaus
  • Sarah Seelaus
  • Alexander Silver
  • Brian Silver
  • Jamie Silver
  • Colleen Tanjeloff
  • Eric Tanjeloff

Faculty Leader

  • Marina Catallozzi, MD, MSCE
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