Babies Heart Fund Gala

On February 26, 2025, members of the Babies Heart Fund community joined together to celebrate the 35th Annual Babies Heart Fund Gala at The Pierre in New York City. This year’s gala honored The Roskind Family, founders of the Babies Heart Fund, for their longtime leadership and support. Thanks to them and the families they have inspired, the prospects for children born with congenital heart defects are brighter than ever before. The Roskinds have made it possible for children to not only survive but thrive—living longer and healthier lives than was thought possible four decades ago.
Donate to the Babies Heart Fund
The Babies Heart Fund supports pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery research that leads to breakthroughs in care for children with complex heart conditions, in our local community and around the globe. Columbia’s physician-scientists are world leaders in developing novel ways to treat and save children, and funding from the Babies Heart Fund accelerates innovation.
For questions and further information, please contact us at babiesheartfund@cumc.columbia.edu
View the 2025 Babies Heart Fund Gala Gratitude Journal
Babies Heart Fund Council and Gala Leadership
Gala Committee
Lisa Detwiler, Chair
Ashley Balaban
Kelly Connor
Michelle Diliberto
Kara Gerson
Alexandra Gralton
Patricia Grayson
Elizabeth Moran
Ellen Oppenheim
Nancy Roskind
Haley Walsh
Babies Heart Fund Leadership
CO-CHAIRS
John Minio
Scott Roskind
VICE CHAIRS
Lisa Detwiler, Gala, Research
Michael Diliberto, Outreach
Michelle Diliberto, Stewardship
Evan Licht, Corporate Partnerships
MEMBERS
Brett Carrey
Tyler Fischer
Kara Gerson
Cynthia Godsoe, Esq.
Patricia Grayson
Thomas Irwin
Elizabeth Moran
Michael Moran
Ellen Oppenheim
Eric Pitt
Beatrice Riccardo
Lorenzo Sargenti
Louis V. Sorsaia
Allison Stabile
Christian Wall
Maggie Wall
FACULTY ADVISORS
Emile A. Bacha, MD
Matthew A. Crystal, MD
Christopher J. Petit, MD
FOUNDERS
E. Robert Roskind
Diane Roskind