For the second year in a row, thanks to the generosity of a host of “angels,” Kyla Lynn’s Kisses of Kindness was able to bring holiday joy to 16 families by gifting them every item on their holiday wish list. At a festive event in December, the families, who had been nominated by staff at Montefiore Medical Group, were overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude. The donations were from the Kyla Lynn’s Kisses of Kindness Adopt a Family for the Holidays Program, a program established in memory of Kyla Lynn McCarthy, niece of Maureen Scanlan, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Montefiore Einstein.
Sixteen Families Have Holiday Wishes Come True Thanks to Kyla Lynn’s Kisses of Kindness
More than 80 people from Kyla’s family and Montefiore Einstein formed an "angel brigade" in her memory to create an unforgettable and joyous experience.
May 13, 2024
“We appreciate the compassionate care Kyla received at Montefiore Einstein. This event serves as a tribute to honor Kyla’s memory, enabling us to share joy with families in the Montefiore Einstein community. Reflecting on Kyla’s kind and loving spirit, the most meaningful way to honor Kyla was holding an annual event to celebrate the warmth she brought into our lives,” said Maureen Scanlan.
“Our sincerest thank you to the over 80 angels from the Kyla’s Kisses of Kindness angel brigade that made this event possible. The love, kindness and generosity in participation, time, money and gifts will ripple forward forever. You are appreciated.”
Program Organizers: Aunt Laura, Maria DeAlto, Joy Minaya, Zulay Rosado, Ellie Finley, Shakira Nooks, Maureen Scanlan
Kyla's Angel Brigade Donors:
- Gina McCarthy (Mom)
- Garry McCarthy (Dad)
- Aunt Evelyn August
- Aunt Laura
- Aunt Maureen
- Uncle George Bazarnick
- Donna Ballester
- Anne Bazarnick
- Bob Brilla
- Carmen and John Buckley
- Ann Marie Carlyle
- Matt Carlyle
- Melissa and Nilton Castro
- Chris Chimera
- Debbie Cioffi
- Joan Covin
- Kerri Cunny
- Judy and Joe D’Amico
- Maria and Jim DeAlto
- Heather DeBord
- Patricia Flynn
- Angela Frassetto
- Mary Valitutto-Gaudiosi
- Joanne Goode
- Jaclyn and Randy Green
- Shana Gregoretti and Bob Simeti
- Joyce Healy
- Ginny Kenny
- Christine Kudan and Liz Ulrich
- Chris Muro-Light
- Barbara J. Lory
- Annie Madden
- Lori Martin
- Suzette and John McGann
- Dan McKenna
- Danielle Monitto
- Lynn Montondo
- Christine Nolan
- Noreen O’Brian
- Raina Passo and Jerry Jacob
- Tina Peno
- Penny Phelan
- Janine Priolo
- Nancy Campbell Ross
- Katie Ryan
- Charles and Theresa Salameno
- Erin Scanlan
- Lauren Scanlan
- Sean Scanlan
- Mort and Teri Solomon
- Patricia Sullivan
- Deb Testi
- Deeann Turek
- Jenny Ullman
- Desiree Vigliarolo
- Barbara Vitale
- Ayesha Winston
- Kathy Wolf
- Positive Promotions
Montefiore Family Volunteers: Christopher J. Billar, Gerard Cruz, Ellie Finley, Laura Hernandez, Darnell James, Dejah Mackenzie, Jakeup Maldonado, Henry Minaya, Joy Minaya, Arissa Minaya, Shakira Nooks, Zulay Rosado, Luna Rosado, Tiffany Tavarez, Kim Valentine
Executive support: Loreen Babcock, Susan Green-Lorenzen, Matt McDonough, Ed Pfleging, Peter Semczuk
