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James Neiss/staff photographer
Niagara Falls, NY - Kerrie Gebhardt gives out free peanut butter and jelly to those attending the Abate Elementary Fall Harvest Fest. Mount St. Mary’s Hospital donated hundreds of jars of
peanut butter and jelly to Niagara Falls City School District for the event.

MEDIA & PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Mount St. Mary’s Hospital to donate hundreds of jars of
peanut butter and jelly to Niagara Falls City School District


WHAT: Nearly 500 jars of peanut butter and jelly will be donated to the students at Harry F. Abate Elementary School as part of a “Trick or Feed” drive organized by Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. CJ Urlaub, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital President, will personally bring the donations to the school and present them to Mark Laurrie, Superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District.

During the pandemic, the staff at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, along with those across all healthcare institutions, were deemed “heroes.” Mount St. Mary’s wanted to give back to our schools, and the students, parents, and teachers, who have also been heroes during this pandemic. Donations were given by physicians and associates of the hospital.


WHERE: Harry F. Abate Elementary School
1625 Lockport St.
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

WHEN: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
10:00am

WHO: -CJ Urlaub, President, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, & Senior VP Catholic Health, Niagara County
-Mark Laurrie, Superintendent, Niagara Falls City School District
-Bernadette Franjoine, Vice President of Mission Integration, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital


EDITOR’S NOTE: The Media is invited to film, take photos, and interview leadership about this initiative. If you are interested in covering the story or taking some video or photos of this event, please call Karrie Gebhardt at 716-298-2146 office or 716-200-8018 cell.

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Karrie Gebhardt
Manager of Public Relations and Community Affairs
Mount St. Mary’s Hospital
5300 Military Road, Room 735
Lewiston, NY 14092