The Martha Stewart Center for Living's second annual gala benefit
Yesterday, I arrived in San Diego, California, to attend the hugely popular TEDMED conference with Dr. Audrey Chun of the Martha Stewart Center for Living. TEDMED, which was created by the founder of the TED conferences, Richard Saul Wurman, is a gathering of some of the most innovative minds exploring the intersection and connections between all things medical and heath care related. The health care demands and the caregiving of our aging population are issues that affect the lives of each and every one of us and our loved ones. We are eager to discuss these issues with such an engaged group. Not long after we return to New York, I will be hosting the Center for Living's second annual gala benefit. We are grateful, in a year that has been challenging for so many organizations, to be celebrating this positive milestone. Please visit marthastewart.com/centerforliving for information about our upcoming gala.
1 My mother, Big Martha, on her 93rd birthday
2 The art of bonsai is all about longevity and I decided to make it the symbol of the Center for Living.
3 Here is our logo.
4 At last years gala the center pieces were all bonsai trees donated by Shanti Bithi nursery in Stamford, Connecticut.
5 Here I am giving last years address.
6 There was a very good turnout - here I am with Chevy Chase!
Wow Martha! You look very beautiful!
Posted by: 1916home.net | October 29th, 2009 at 12:29 am
Good morning Martha!
Wish you a great success on your second annual gala benefit. Love the logo and its meaning.
May the memories of Big Martha live on forever, my thoughts are with you on this day of remembrance. God bless
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | October 29th, 2009 at 2:01 am
I loved the show you did where you redecorated your mom's house, the result was GORGEOUS as is that logo.
Posted by: Patrick | October 29th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Hello Martha,
Your Mom was precious! I have seen her as a host in your program.
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | October 29th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Congratulations Martha with your new show! You have a lot of Lovely products & Idea's! God Bless to you and your family, many blessings on your future!
Sincerely, Kathy of Michigan
Posted by: Kathy Fortier | October 29th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Hi Martha,
It was so nice to see that picture of your Mom again! I still think about her and the gems she often came up with like "what's a genus?" (I'm smiling now.)
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I hope your gala benefit for your Center for Living at Mt. Sinai has an even greater turnout than last year. I followed the link above to get info but didn’t see a form or another link to make a donation. I won’t be able to donate a lot but I would like to help and maybe some of your other followers would also. A Jamie O’Brien indicated that we might want to respond to your tweet (?) or send an email. Should we just contact Jamie O’Brien at that email provided? Thanks. Trish
Posted by: Trish | October 29th, 2009 at 11:34 am
As in many other facets, I admire you and applaud you (respectively), Martha, for your philanthropic efforts in your Center for Living and for it's success. Your mother would be so proud, and what a lady she was! - so full of wisdom and practical know-how, living a full life, and leading by example. I miss her, still, when I see photos of her and excerpts from previous shows.
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I remember well last year's gala and the opening of your Center. We'll definitely look forward to a second-year celebration, not only of success, but of giving to others and lending the muchly-needed helping hand - in having doctors, specialists, and services all in one location for the elderly.
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Grace and peace.
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | October 29th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Wow Martha. Mom looks great at 93. I hope that I look that well when I'm 93.
Posted by: Edna/HandmadeDiva | October 29th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I just want to say thank you. I have been reading your magazine for a really long time and have many of your cook/entertaining books. You have been an inspiration to me in developing my own catering business. Hopefully I can be an inspiration to others, locally, as you have for me in trying to start a business as a woman. Many blessings to you and your staff.
Posted by: Michelle Campbell | October 29th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
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Just gotta cut loose - blame it on the weeny re
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Medusa NO!!! Athena Yes!!!
Virgin maiden my guess
Poseidon's lust
Broke the trust
Feel sorry for the snakes
Was Perseus a rake?
Nobody to doggim
He cut off Medusa's noggin
Posee n Medu of course
Parented the winged horse.
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What a good job
Training statues!
While Cleo was busting out
Apollo did a pout
David and his fig leaf
Enuf said
Medusa made a cake
Trim the wick for
Hippocrates sake
So much for that Oath.
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Break your heart
Audience took part
Magical moments was
Soldier's ration
Word message a passion
Vampira Boo!
Colors twenty two
Leave Olympus for N.Y.City
Happy Halloween
From the Diva of Domesticity.
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What makes the world go round? Smiling!
Posted by: celia stock | October 29th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Hi Martha, Thank you so much for sharing this information about your 2nd annual gala benefit for the Martha Stewart Center for Living which is coming up very soon. I love these photos of your wonderful Mom, you, Chevy and the logo for the center. Your generosity is absolutely superb! I remember five years ago when Alexis was on Larry King's show and she said you were the most generous person she new. How right she was!!! And you continue to do all you can to help all of us. Martha, you are the best there is!!! Sincerely, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | October 29th, 2009 at 9:59 pm