by Patti Ann Browne | Mar 2, 2018 | Blog, Charity Events
MARCH 1, 2018 — Last night NFL player Jay Bromley was honored by the Family Center for Autism in Garden City, NY, as excitement builds for a basketball fundraiser this month. At the cocktail reception, a recreation lounge was dedicated to Jay, who has been...
by Patti Ann Browne | Feb 13, 2018 | Charity Events, Katie McBride, Katie's Koncert, Long Island, Patti Ann Browne
I recently had the honor of once again emceeing Katie’s Koncert, an annual fundraiser for the Katie McBride Foundation. Katie passed away at age 11 of a rare childhood cancer. The foundation in her memory supports Ronald McDonald House, and also assists families who...
by Patti Ann Browne | Dec 29, 2017 | Blog, Charity Events
Earlier this month I had the honor of emceeing the “Night of a Million Lights”. The gala sold out, with 570 people filling the spectacular Gotham Hall in Manhattan on December 5. The event raised more than $625,000 for Life’s WORC and the Family Center for Autism,...
by Patti Ann Browne | Apr 24, 2017 | Charity Events, Patti Ann Browne
March 2017 – Last month, I had the privilege of emceeing a special gala held by my high school. Saint Francis Prep threw its second Red & Blue Terrier Ring of Honor, to recognize the exceptional athletic achievements of some former students at the Prep. More than...
by Patti Ann Browne | Dec 19, 2016 | Charity Events, Patti Ann Browne
December 2016 – Last week I attended a charity concert at Lincoln Center, NY to benefit Catholic School education. What a wonderful night for a wonderful cause! 2,800 people filled David Geffen Hall for “The Magic of Christmas” concert. It featured the fantastic “New...
by Patti Ann Browne | Nov 21, 2016 | Patti Ann Browne
My pumpkin pies are pretty popular… Once Halloween approaches, friends and family who’ve gotten one from me in the past start asking if I’ll be giving them one this year! Many people have asked me for the recipe. It’s from an old Good Housekeeping Cookbook that my...
by Patti Ann Browne | Nov 16, 2016 | Charity Events, Long Island, Patti Ann Browne
November 2016 – Last week I attended a charity event in Garden City, New York to benefit two causes close to my heart: autism and pet adoption. Lord & Taylor in Garden City celebrated its grand reopening by throwing a private red-carpet benefit on November...
by Patti Ann Browne | Nov 15, 2016 | Charity Events, Patti Ann Browne
November 2016 – This weekend I was honored to emcee a charity concert on Long Island benefiting the Katie McBride Foundation. Katie’s Koncert drew a sold-out crowd of 600 to Saint Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on November 12th. The crowd rocked out to Simon...
