Overlook Auxiliary Hosts“Art at Overlook” Auction & Cocktail Reception

SUMMIT, NJ -- April 25, 2022: Overlook Auxiliary is hosting its inaugural “Art at Overlook” Auction & Cocktail Reception at the Short Hills Racquets Club on April 27, 2022. The event provides an opportunity to bring together local artists and community members to support pediatric mental health initiatives at Overlook Medical Center.

The funds raised at the “Art at Overlook” event will provide critical resources for the doctors, nurses, social workers, crisis counselors, and child/life specialists working to treat the mental health needs among the pediatric and adolescent population in our community.

Over the past few years, throughout the United States, there has been a significant rise in acute behavioral health symptoms among the pediatric and adolescent population, primarily among children between the ages of 13 and 17. Because these issues often reach a crisis point, more and more of these children who have intense psychological needs, and their families, have turned to the emergency department at their local hospital as the first stop for care. While this need is not unique to the Overlook Medical Center, Overlook and the Atlantic Health System have been at the forefront of care and treatment of these patients who have come through its doors, specifically in the emergency department.

“The global pandemic has had a significant and detrimental impact on the well-being of children and adolescents all across the country, and we are honored to support the award-winning care of Overlook Medical Center and its pediatric and adolescent mental health initiatives.” says Heather Speas, Overlook Auxiliary Co-President.

The “Art at Overlook” Auction & Cocktail Reception will feature the works of five talented local artists: Cris Salas, Jesus Nunez, Kate DeOssie, Neela Pushparaj, and Ricardo Roig. The event will also include a virtual auction with additional items donated by the community including (but not limited to):

• Dinner at La Pergola and Tickets to Paper Mill Playhouse’s Sister Act
• One month of complimentary art classes at One River Art School
• NJPAC Dinner & Alvin Ailey: American Dance Theater Performance
• Oh Canary! Kid’s backyard art class for 8
• Family membership to Liberty Science Center & Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
• $100 Gift Certificate to Ruth’s Chris Steak House & King Room at the Short Hills Hilton
• House of Dezign “Sip & Sew” class for 8
• One month membership to The Racquets Club of Short Hills
• Gift basket from Gary’s Wine & Market

The “Art at Overlook” online auction will go live at 10:00 AM on April 25. To bid on auction items, and in turn help support pediatric and adolescent mental health initiatives at Overlook Medical Center, please click here.

For more information about the Overlook Auxiliary “Art at Overlook” program, please contact overlookauxiliarygallery@gmail.com. To learn more about the Overlook Auxiliary, please visit www.oaux.org.

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The Overlook Auxiliary is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1916 that cultivates a compassionate and comforting environment throughout the entire Overlook Medical Center community with active volunteering and imaginative fundraising. Comprised of more than 200 active members, the Overlook Auxiliary supports important Medical Center programs like the Breast Center at Overlook, the Pediatric Eating Disorder Center, Atlantic Hospice, Family Medicine, the Oncology Center, and other community organizations like Health Start (an agency with a location at the Overlook campus) and Camp Clover (a camp for children who have suffered loss). It also funds annual nursing scholarships for deserving candidates and has contributed funding for large projects including the Caregiver's Center, the Emergency Department, and the Pediatric Emergency Waiting Room. The Overlook Auxiliary runs a signature fundraiser to benefit Overlook Medical Center - the annual Phantom Ball, a successful “no party” fundraiser, along with smaller special events. In addition to the Overlook Auxiliary’s special events, the Auxiliary’s major fundraiser is the Overlook Auxiliary Gift Shop & Bloom, located in Overlook Medical Center. The Overlook Auxiliary Gift Shop & Bloom is an affordable, yet upscale gift shop and floral boutique serving the medical center and public alike. For more information on the Overlook Auxiliary, visit www.oaux.org or email info@oaux.org.