Allie has been involved with Blythedale Children’s Hospital since 2001. At age eight, Allie witnessed her friend’s brother become mysteriously paralyzed. In a short six months, Blythedale’s team helped him regain full movement. “Maybe it was the ignorance of being eight, but I believed Blythedale was a magical place and I wanted to help,” she recalled.

At 10 years old, Allie started a babysitting business to raise money for Blythedale. To this day, she still remembers standing outside of President and CEO Larry Levine’s office with her envelope of mostly one and five dollar bills, about to make her first donation to the Hospital.

Throughout her years at Rye Country Day School (RCDS), Allie spent many hours volunteering at Blythedale. She started by volunteering in the ECC classrooms, and worked with children in the Inpatient Unit. Allie also organized many volunteer activities for her peers at RCDS, such as creating artwork for the halls and developing an activity book for patients.

She interned at Blythedale during college, working with clinicians in occupational therapy and physical therapy, as well as Child Life. Post-internship, Allie was asked to join the Blythedale Advisory Council (BAC), where she has not only introduced numerous members of her community to Blythedale, but also continues to raise money for the Hospital.

In 2018, Allie was honored at the Hospital's annual Celebration of Blythedale event for her contributions to Blythedale. She remains an active member with the BAC in continuing her advocacy for Blythedale.

For those who may not know, Blythedale is New York State’s only independent, specialty children’s hospital. The caring and highly specialized staff is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of children with complex medical illnesses and conditions. Their Board Certified physicians, experienced nurses and supporting clinicians work with families to provide individualized, intensive and innovative medical and therapeutic care. Together with specialized school curricula and family support services, they help children achieve their rehabilitative goals and return to their communities.

Gifts made in honor of Allie & Chuck will support our Parent and Family Education Program. Blythedale offers tailored education and training so families can feel comfortable taking their child home. From babies and children with lung, heart or neurological conditions, genetic or physical anomalies, from the preemie who has never been home to the child who has suffered an accident or medical crisis, Blythedale brings together multiple disciplines and specialties to teach parents to become caregivers so their kids can come home and heal supported by their family and community.

Donate to Blythedale Children's Hospital in honor of Allie & Chuck's Wedding

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Donate to Blythedale Children's Hospital in honor of Allie & Chuck's Wedding