Lifeline Humanitarian Organization was founded in 1993 as a response to the humanitarian crisis in the former Yugoslavia. Their mission is to alleviate the suffering of physically and mentally disabled children, orphans, and the elderly, while also improving medical facilities in the country.
During a dinner event, HRH Crown Prince Alexander addressed the guests, highlighting the importance of Lifeline’s work. HRH Crown Princess Katherine expressed gratitude to her husband and all involved with the Lifeline Foundation. She emphasized that her humanitarian efforts for Serbia began three decades ago by providing medical equipment to the University Children’s Hospital in Belgrade.
Children’s health and well-being have been central to her humanitarian activities and the work of the Lifeline foundation. Crown Princess Katherine acknowledged the challenging situation faced by children’s hospitals in Serbia and emphasized the need for proper equipment to ensure doctors and nurses can provide appropriate care to sick children.
During the event, HRH Crown Prin`cess Katherine emphasized the significance of supporting children in Serbia. Humanitarian items, including clothing, paintings, and portraits, were generously donated and then auctioned off to raise funds for the cause.
In addition to the meaningful speeches and auction, the attendees were treated to a captivating musical performance by singer Gwyneth Giangrande and pianist Nick Guerrero.
Notable attendees included: Patron HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia and HRH Crown Prince Alexander, HE Ms. Olgica Vlacic, Bishop Irinej, fashion editor Rushka Bergman, Catherine Broadbent, Jack Hartnett, TV personality Tijana Ibrahimovic, entrepreneur Cheri Kaufman, fashion designer Nicole Miller, Peter Pizzino, Kyle Wool President of Wealth Managemen at Revere Securities, Soo Wool, EF Hutton CEO Joseph T. Rallo, Ashley Rallo, Greg Roumeliotis, Gillian Tullman Whealen, Ryan Whealen, David Boral, Lisa Boral, Maryanne Grisz FGI president, Ana Martins, Ted Kim, Sun Song, Ivan Martinovic, Kristina Martinovic, Ella Legresley, Nicole Legresley, Bill Schlight, Nadia Martincic, Jay Yu, Seo Pak, Mara Radulovic, Nanad Grmusa, Kristina Bundra, Greg and Sheila Giangrande, Dr. Benjamin Sadock, Dr Virginia Sadock.
Lifeline Humanitarian Organization’s Board of Directors comprises several esteemed individuals who contribute their expertise and support to the organization. The current members of the board are:
- David Hryck – President
- Susan Gutfreund – Vice President and SKG Decor
- Cheri Kaufman – Vice President
- Slobodan Bekvalac
- David W. Boral
- Dragana Djuknic
- Anthony Hayes
- Peter Pizzino
- Joseph T. Rallo
- Kyle Wool
- Bojana Jankovic Weatherly M.D.
About Lifeline:
Lifeline New York is a registered 501c(3) not-for-profit organization, operating under the patronage of the HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation. It was established in Belgrade in 2001 with the aim of enhancing the health and well-being of individuals in need throughout Serbia, irrespective of their religion or ethnic background.
For further information about Lifeline, please visit www.lifelineny.org.
