Pneumonia ICU, Andrus Pavilion
Bruce was stricken with pneumonia and admitted to St. John’s Riverside Hospital where he spent over three months fighting for his life. “I am forever thankful for the quality care I received from everyone at St. John’s Riverside Hospital. Every day I am aware that they saved my life.
Once autumn arrives, grapes are the result of one man’s passion and commitment to care for his crops from early spring through fall harvest. The grapes represent acknowledgment for this dedication and the earth’s return for that labor of love. From there the grapes change hands to the winemaker and the miracle of wine continues. “You add grapes, some yeast, and plenty of memories,” says Bruce Bernacchia, owner and winemaker at Harvest on Hudson. Bruce would know, as he has been running the annual Harvest Wine Crush Event at his restaurant, Harvest on Hudson since 1988. Now Bruce adds a little something extra into every bottle of wine they make at the event.
This year will be the 8th year that Bruce will have donated the proceeds from the Harvest Wine Crush to St. John’s Riverside Hospital. “The event now is so much more meaningful to everyone involved.” Bruce proudly says, “The staff is even more passionate about being part of the event knowing the proceeds will help other people in need. ”It is a wonderful thing to be able to use your passion and have that effort be part of something so rewarding. Using grapes to reciprocate seems like we completed the cycle.”
