Opening Remarks: The Importance of Home Care Workers During the Pandemic Actor Danny Glover, who was the emcee for the 2021 Basil Paterson Scholarship Fundraiser, opens the ceremony with remarks about the essential role home care workers play in the healthcare system...
The Impact of the Scholarship Sandi Vito, the Executive Director of the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, provides updates on the 2021 fundraising efforts. She also speaks about the impact donor contributions have on the lives of the scholarship winners. Basil...
The Life and Legacy of Basil Alexander Paterson Danny Glover, actor, and George Gresham, President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, introduce a video about Basil Paterson’s life and legacy. Basil Paterson 2021 Fundraiser Videos Basil Paterson Scholarship...
Basil Paterson Scholar, Florence Eddie Basil Paterson Scholar Florence Eddie speaks about how the Basil Paterson Scholarship helped her in her journey to become a registered nurse. She is introduced by Marc Kramer, President of the League of Voluntary Hospitals and...
Basil Paterson Scholar, Dalia Barbos Basil Paterson Scholar Dalia Barbos speaks about the impact the Basil Paterson Scholarship has had on her life. She is introduced by Faith Wiggins, Director of the 1199SEIU Home Care Industry Education Fund and Director of Long...
Governor David Paterson Governor David Paterson, son of Basil Paterson, shares several touching—and amusing—stories about his father. He is introduced by Faith Wiggins, Director of the 1199SEIU Home Care Industry Education Fund. Basil Paterson 2021 Fundraiser Videos...
