Miracles Raises $800,000

The Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center recently received a check for $800,000 representing the proceeds of Miracles XX, the hospital’s annual black-tie gala. Saint Francis performs more than 1,000 open-heart procedures yearly, making it the largest cardiovascular surgery program in Connecticut. Pictured, from left, are: Daniel Diver, M.D., chief of cardiology; Jay Margnelli, Coca-Cola, 2009 Special Events/Miracles XX sponsor; Maureen Fox, Miracles XX general co-chair; Brendan Fox, M.D., Miracles XX general co-chair; Paul Pendergast, president and chief development officer, Saint Francis Foundation; Christopher M. Dadlez, president and CEO, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.