ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Golisano Children's Hospital held its annual fundraising gala on Saturday.

The gala celebrated its 39th year with an "Evening in Paris" for attendees. Healthcare professionals and community members in attendance were provided insight into the work made possible through donations and support to children who are being treated at Golisano.

This year's initiative advocated for the expansion of the Pediatric Emergency Department, which currently serves over 32,000 children each year. As the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, the hospital needs the extra space to provide the advanced emergency medical care necessary to address all patients and their needs.

"They have to triple the size of it because several years ago, when Genesee Hospital closed, this pediatri

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