Catherine Case Szarwark Reports Adults in Toyland Casino Night a Success

NEW YORK, NY, September 13, 2011

According to attendee Catherine Case Szarwark, the November 4, 2010 Adults in Toyland Casino Night proved to be a highly successful event. Catherine Case Szarwark reported that the event raised both funds and awareness for the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the New York University Cancer Institute and the Department of Pediatrics at New York University Lagone Medical Center. The funds raised by the event, stated Catherine Case Szarwark, have aided in providing stress reducing, integrative-care initiatives and clinical research at the Hassenfeld Center, as well as growth within New York University Langone Department of Pediatrics. The funds also have assisted in recruiting talented physicians, strengthening important programs and creating facilities for children on New York University's Langone campus. Additionally, Catherine Case Szarwark noted that the event has benefited families without adequate health insurance coverage.

Catherine Case Szarwark joined over 600 others, mostly young professionals, who attended the Adults in Toyland Casino Night. Attendees played at casino games and participated in a special silent auction. Numerous New York City notables in attendance, reported Catherine Case Szarwark, included Trudy and Robert Gottsman, Jonathan and Lissie Tish, George Oliphant, Kimberly Greenspan Pozner, Brian Saroken, Tom and Alice Tish and Ed and Sandy Meyer.

The event was hosted by Caesar's, Atlantic City, according to Catherine Case Szarwark. Co-chairs included Joshua Letterman, Kelly Kennedy Mack, Susan Block Casdin, Kimberly Goodwin, Morgan Hertzan, Steven Jaffe, Keri Glassman, Kimberly Goodwin, Morgan Hertzan, Patti Kim, Harlan Saroken, and Michael Weaver.

The Adults in Toyland Casino Night was held at The Edison Ballroom, said Catherine Case Szarwark, located on 47th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in New York City. Catherine Case Szarwark reported that the decorations added to the festive atmosphere during this well run fund raising event.

Apart from being a wonderful social event and a successful fundraiser, the Adults in Toyland Casino Night event highlighted the need to provide high quality medical care to children and their families despite a difficult economic environment that has left many children and their families without health insurance. It was a privilege, stated Catherine Case Szarwark, to be in attendance at the event.

For Catherine Case Szarwark, accomplishments came early in life. While friends were hoping to adapt to middle school, Catherine Case Szarwark found her passion. Szarwark started fencing in the sixth grade when a mini-fencing class was offered for physical education. She discovered that she loved it and possessed a rare talent. Catherine Case Szarwark's parents were supportive and her path to success began.

Catherine Case Szarwark spent six years at the Nashville Fencing Academy where she developed into one of the finest fencers in the country. While attending Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, Tennessee, Catherine Case Szarwark rose to the highest-ranking American epee fencer in the under-17 age category. Her fencing for the American team took Catherine Case Szarwark to Italy and Germany, and Szarwark spent time at the United States Olympic training facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she trained alongside Olympic hopefuls from all over the United States.

Upon graduation from high school, Catherine Case Szarwark elected to attend Penn State University where she fenced under the legendary Coach Emmanuil Kaidanov. There, Szarwark compiled a record of 149 wins against only 35 losses, for an 81.0% winning percentage. This remains the sixth-best in the storied history of fencing at Penn State University. Catherine Case Szarwark earned all America honors three times, and was the captain of the Women's Epee team in 2006-2007 when Penn State University won the NCAA National Championship. In speaking of this team, Coach Kaidanov singled out Catherine Case Szarwark for her leadership and dedication.

Catherine Case Szarwark also earned All Academic Big Ten honors, and finished with a 3.4 grade point average at Penn State University. Szarwark now lives in New York City and has taught fencing at the New York Athletic Club. She works at NYU School of Medicine and is involved in Junior League of New York.