The Faces of Our Volunteers

imageSHARON DANG

Sharon Dang, is a resident of Hauppauge and was awarded the honor of Junior Volunteer of the year for 2015.  Sharon began her service in 2013 and has donated over 300 hours of service to the Children’s Hospital.  Sharon volunteers her time engaging patients in craft activities at the bedside and in the playroom.






imageMICKEY MARTIN

Mickey (Michael) Martin, is a resident of Ronkonkoma and was awarded the honor of Senior Volunteer of the Year 2015. Mickey along with his Labrador retriever Lucy, began volunteer service in 2008 and has donated nearly 500 hours of service. Mickey is part of the hospital’s Pet Therapy team and spends the majority of his time visiting with patients in the Children’s Hospital. 

During Mickey’s tenure at Stony Brook he has made visits to a variety of units including Psychiatry and participates in special events such as “Bring our Children to Work Day”. Mickey is always willing to come in for visits on his off days whenever a patient has been identified as needing an extra special boost.