The luncheon will raise money for programs at the hospital.

In one night $900,000 is raised for the group's legal efforts and social programs.

When studies in the mid-90's showed the effectiveness of mentoring, advocates used those findings to raise money for programs.

In all, these efforts raised $5 million for professorships, programs and fellowships.

The event raised more than $17,000 for educational programs at the center.

The evening will raise money for programs at Carnegie Hall.

"As a classicist, I'm particularly aware of how difficult it is to raise money for programs in the humanities."

More than $110,000 was raised for programs in dance, theater, music and video communications.

He noted that the station was continually seeking ways to raise money for new programs and research projects.

"They unquestionably would hurt our ability to raise money for local programs."