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The Tree of Hope is an actual six and a half foot work of art outside the Laboratories at the Neurological Institute at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. The tree is made up of brass leaves and rocks engraved with loving messages honoring or memorializing a special person. This outstanding project was conceived and executed by former executive director Susan Calitri. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Susan for her dedication to the completion of the Tree of Hope. Our "Tree of Hope" was unveiled on the 11th anniversary of Colleen Giblin's death - January 4th, 1996. The trustees, members of the board of advisors, hospital personnel, supporters and friends of the Foundation all took part in the unveiling. As Colleen's life continues to be a source of hope to all, the Tree of Hope is a reminder of the hope the Colleen Giblin Research Laboratories brings to children affected with neurological and cancer disorders worldwide. Dr. Darryl DeVivo, Director of Pediatric Neurology and Medical Advisor to the Colleen Giblin Foundation, and Dr. Herbert Pardes, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, both spoke on behalf of the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and the Colleen Giblin Research Laboratories.
Paul Giblin spoke for his family and the foundation, asking everyone to remember his baby Colleen in their prayers. He reminded those present that by supporting the efforts and mission of the Foundation, he and Vickie's dream would someday become a reality -- that no family or child would suffer the same loss that they have endured. Leaves and rocks are still available. To Honor a Loved One by adding them to the Tree of Hope
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