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Contact: Jocelyn D. Mejias
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| June 26, 2006 |
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MIRACLE AWARDS HONOREES |
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| Watertown
— First Annual Miracle
Awards gala held on Sunday,
June 25th at the historic Manor House in Pierrepont Manor, New York
honoring individuals who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment
to
children and contributed in many ways to bettering the lives of young
people
everywhere. Miracle Awards were presented to Dr. Karl J. Komar, a neonatologist at Samaritan Medical Center and long supporter of Children’s Miracle Network; Dr. Ronald G. Perciaccante, a local pediatrician who pioneered the first and only local Cystic Fibrosis clinic; Drs. Marvin S. Reimer, and Sylvia J. (Holloway) Reimer for their dedication to children’s healthcare beyond our borders; and Alan B. Tuttle, an artist who lead the first local Empty Bowls program with local school districts. Miss Apple Valley Rebecca Kappler, a Miss New York State Contestant, was presented with an appreciation award for her outstanding community service and fundraising efforts. ###
Photo CaptionMiracle Award Honorees: Ronald G. Perciaccante, M.D. (left), Marvin S. Reimer, M.D., Karl J. Komar, M.D., Sylvia J. Reimer, M.D., Alan B. Tuttle, and Rebecca Kappler, Miss Apple Valley.  |
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