“HRS is all about caring -- for children and families and community.

"My greatest hope is to strengthen HRS so that we can continue to serve all who
need us.”

- Arnold Kerzner, MD

Arnold Kerzner Award Dinner

HRS Award Dinner May 14, 2007
Honored Legendary Pediatrician
Ralph Earle, Jr. MD

On May 14, 2007 HRS honored Dr. Ralph Earle, Jr., a legendary local pediatrician, with the second annual Arnold Kerzner Award.  The award, given for outstanding contribution to the well-being of the community, is an excellent way to summarize Dr. Earle’s career. For more than 40 years he has been a source of extraordinary care, comfort, and wisdom to children and families in Weston, Wayland, and Wellesley.

The event was chaired by Joan & Arnie Kerzner and Joan & Steve Belkin. The celebrity auctioneer was Susan Wornick, and there was a performance by a cappella group Peking and the

Mystics as well as a jazz quartet of Weston students. Celebrity chef Geoff Gardner from Sel de la Terre, Frank Santonastaso from Vela, and Mitchell Maxwell from Maxwell's 148 prepared a superb dinner for 140 guests. The event raised $100,000 which will support HRS programs and services.

Help us plan the 2008 Arnold Kerzner Award Dinner

Contact HRS Development Director Donna Poretsky, at 781-235-4950
or by email at dporetsky@hrshelps.org