Red Hot Rhythms at NJPAC - the 2008 Passion to Lead Gala

More than 700 friends of Overlook gathered at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on September 27 for the Overlook Hospital Foundation's Passion to Lead Gala.

In keeping with the theme for 2008, Red Hot Rhythms, the evening was a high-energy mix of elegance and fun with room and table design by Jim Opie of Emerald Garden in Millburn, and catering by Laurence Craig of Maplewood. While enjoying cocktails and tapas, guests took part in a spectacular silent auction featuring 150 packages ranging from fine wines and "Red Hot" handbags to vacation homes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry wardrobes. Latin-infused entertainment included music by Grammy-nominated 3D Ritmo de Vida and a performance by the world-class Latin and Rhythm Dance Champions of RDC Dance Company.

Chaired by Foundation Trustee Jackie Esquivel and her husband, Raul, the event raised some $425,000 to benefit the Eating Disorders Program at the Goryeb Children's Center at Overlook.