02/25/2026
CentraState Healthcare Foundation celebrates Under the Sea
February 25, 2026 - Freehold, NJ
On Friday, February 6, 2026, CentraState Healthcare Foundation hosted its 64th Annual Celebration Ball – Under the Sea. The event recognized Mr. Eugene W. Landy as Distinguished Ambassador honoree.
Mr. Landy and his family have been longtime supporters of CentraState. He is the pioneering leader in the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) industry, serving as founder and Chairman of UMH Properties, Inc., and founder and former Chairman of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation. A graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and Yale Law School, Mr. Landy has been widely recognized for his visionary leadership, contributions to affordable housing, and decades of service, helping grow UMH into one of the nation’s largest manufactured home community owners while improving the lives of residents, employees, and communities.
More than 220 guests attended the CentraState Healthcare Foundation’s Annual Celebration Ball, held at South Gate Manor, where attendees were transported beneath the waves for an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and immersive design. This year’s Celebration Ball officially invited guests Under the Sea, transforming the venue into an ocean-inspired experience from the moment guests arrived. A striking Under the Sea–themed balloon arch welcomed attendees at the entrance, setting the tone for the magical evening ahead. Guests then made their way through a hallway lined with chance auction baskets, creatively styled with fishnets, bubble accents, and coastal décor—building excitement and anticipation throughout the space. Cocktail hour featured live saxophone music, creating a sophisticated and atmospheric backdrop as guests mingled amid the underwater surroundings. Upon entering the ballroom, attendees were fully immersed in the theme. Floating bubble décor and schools of fish displayed on large video screens surrounded guests, creating the sensation of being enveloped in an underwater world. Every detail of the evening was thoughtfully curated to bring the theme to life, allowing guests to feel truly transported. The Celebration Ball was not only a visually stunning experience but also supported a meaningful cause. Guests heard inspiring remarks honoring the evening’s mission from Thomas Scott, President and CEO of CentraState Healthcare System, and Brett Taft, Chair of the CentraState Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees. Following the presentations, guests danced the night away to high-energy music provided by Merge Entertainment, continuing the celebration well into the evening.
Over $300,000 was raised to support programs and services offered at Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center.
About CentraState Healthcare Foundation
As the philanthropic arm of Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, a 284-bed acute care hospital in Freehold, New Jersey, CentraState Healthcare Foundation inspires community philanthropy to advance exceptional health care. Since its incorporation in 1981, CentraState Healthcare Foundation’s mission has been to serve as the link between Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center and the region. Through its volunteer and contribution opportunities, the Foundation offers residents and businesses a way to become stakeholders in their hospital. To learn more, visit centrastatefoundation.org.
About Atlantic Health
Atlantic Health is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Powered by a workforce of 25,000 team members and more than 5,667 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health serves more than half of the state of New Jersey including 14 counties and 7.5 million people.
The not-for-profit system offers more than 550 sites of care, including its eight hospitals: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ, Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ, Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, NJ and Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ.
The system includes Atlantic Medical Group, part of a physician enterprise that makes up one of the largest multispecialty practices in New Jersey with almost 2,000 physicians and advance practice providers. Joined with Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners they form part of Atlantic Alliance, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 4,000 health care providers throughout northern and central NJ.
Atlantic Health provides care for the full continuum of health care needs through 26 urgent care centers, Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Atlantic Health Virtual Visits. Facilitating the connection between these services on both land and air is the transportation fleet of Atlantic Mobile Health.
Founded by Atlantic Health, the Healthcare Transformation Consortium is a partnership of seven regional hospitals and health systems dedicated to improving access and affordability. Atlantic Health has a medical school affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University, is home to the regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers and is the official health care partner of the New York Jets.
MEDIA CONTACT: Gayle Foley, Special Events Coordinator, CentraState Healthcare Foundation
E: gayle.foley@centrastate.com │P: (732)-294-7099
