Volunteer Spotlight

It is with great sadness and deep gratitude that we honor the life of Ruth Wilson, a treasured volunteer and the heart of the Westchester-Rockland Chapter of Project Linus. Ruth’s legacy is woven—quite literally—into every handmade blanket she lovingly crafted for children in need.

Chandra Gonsalves embodies the spirit of service, bringing warmth, dedication and compassion to everything she does. Originally from Guyana, Chandra moved to the United States in 1988 and married her husband, John, the following year. Together, they built a beautiful family with three sons and one daughter, while Chandra balanced a thriving career and a deep commitment to giving back.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital recently celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Judith H. Trust, a devoted volunteer whose compassion and kindness profoundly impacted our community. Her contributions continue to inspire hope and comfort for countless patients and families.

Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Glaser Volunteer Spotlight A Musical Ray of Sunshine: Jim Glaser’s Heartwarming Journey at Montefiore Nyack Hospital We are delighted to shine a spotlight on a remarkable individual who has been a beacon of joy at Montefiore Nyack Hospital for the past six years. James “Jim” Glaser, a dedicated volunteer, has been serenading

Volunteer Spotlight: Eric Rao Volunteer Spotlight Rockland native Eric Rao was born in Good Samaritan Hospital and graduated from Suffern High School in 2020.  During his freshman year at NYU, he began volunteering with Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Over the last three years, he has had the opportunity to work in the Hospital’s Hematology Oncology (hem-onc)

Volunteer Spotlight: Julia Crosby Volunteer Spotlight When Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Julia Crosby retired after a more than 40-year career, staying home was not on her radar. She had her heart set on continuing to give back and for the last two years, Julia has been volunteering at Montefiore Nyack. “I began volunteering during COVID,

Volunteer Spotlight: Patti Beutel Volunteer Spotlight Meet Patti Beutel, a longtime supporter of Montefiore Nyack. Patti is a resident of West Nyack, a cancer survivor, and a dedicated volunteer who has been serving as the coordinator of the Warming Hearts of Rockland program since 2011. Warming Hearts of Rockland supports people going through chemotherapy at

Volunteer Spotlight: Brad & Joanne O’Dell Volunteer Spotlight Meet Montefiore Nyack Volunteers Brad & Joanne O’Dell, also known as the “Dynamic Duo”. The couple has been generously giving their time to help at the Hospital for nearly two decades. After Brad’s first wife Thomasina passed away 19 years ago, he was looking for a way