“Mount Sinai Hospital has some of the city’s most dedicated volunteers, a terrific staff and a history that is simply unparalleled,” says Howard Brown, President of Brown & Cohen Communications and Public Affairs.  In part, these accolades are what inspired Mr. Brown to get involved in the Mount Sinai community in the first place. 

His good will towards the Hospital has translated into years of both financial and leadership support – Mr. Brown has been a steadfast donor since 2001, and he has spent years contributing to Hospital groups like Leadership Sinai and the Quality Care and Audit committees. 

When asked about his motivation to make his most recent and perhaps most meaningful philanthropic commitment to date – a generous $50,000 bequest to Mount Sinai Hospital – he explains that “it came from the heart.”

“My wife and I were writing our wills a few years ago.  As individuals who want to leave a meaningful legacy to our community, a legacy gift to Mount Sinai was one way we could do it.”

“Giving money is great,” he continues, “but is it enough? I say it isn’t. I want to be a valuable volunteer, too.” 

In 2001, Mr. Brown was first approached by the then-Chair of Leadership Sinai and was asked to serve as Chair of the Leadership Sinai Spring Ball in support of Mount Sinai Hospital.  “I was glad to help,” he says.  “We organized a very successful event, recruited 40 volunteers, attracted amazing media coverage, and raised over $100,000, which was a huge coup for the Ball back then.” 

Leadership Sinai is a community of dynamic, young philanthropists and volunteer leaders working to advance the mission of Mount Sinai Hospital through donations of their time and resources.  “It is a very worthwhile vehicle to get young people involved,” according to Mr. Brown. “I encourage many of my friends and colleagues to consider getting involved and giving through Leadership Sinai, in fact.  But as I grow older, I intend for my involvement with the Hospital to grow, too.”

Mr. Brown grew up watching his parents volunteer with organizations like the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, B’Nai Brith, and the local synagogue, so being involved in his community was instilled from an early age. “Contributing to Mount Sinai Hospital helps me support a cause I believe in and feel connected to my heritage, and that is very important.”