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| L-R: Scott Shannon, Patty Steele, Joe Nolan, WCBS-FM's Broadway Bill Lee |
For the last 23 years, Scott Shannon has broadcast his final live show of the year from Blythedale Children's Hospitalin Valhalla, NY - a day that is a perennial favorite for our children, their families, staff and supporters.
This year, Scott and his team from WCBS 101.1 FM treated attendees to performances by Rob Thomas (who returned for his 16th consecutive year), Harry Connick, Jr., Mark Rivera (Billy Joel's sax player), and Holiday Express.
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| Joe Nolan, Scott Shannon, Rob Thomas, Patty Steel, Mark Rivera, Harry Connick Jr. |
CBS2 News meteorologist John Elliott broadcast the weather live from Blythedale, and conducted interviews with staff and patients.
The "rock and roll" auction to benefit Blythedale included top-bid items such a VIP package to a Billy Joel concert and luxury box seating for a New York Yankees game. Followers of Blythedale on Twitter and Facebook received up-to-the-minute updates on their favorite auction items during the four-hour broadcast, as well as photos and videos of the performers.
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| Santa & Mrs. Claus with Harry Connick Jr. & new friend |
At the end of the four hour show totals for the benefit neared $85,000; the proceeds of which will support Blythedale's Child Life Program.
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