Garth Entertains MOC’s One Millionth Patient
In honor of this amazing accomplishment, the organization recently teamed up with superstar Garth Brooks, who graciously agreed to perform virtually for MOC’s one-millionth person — Marianna Mishik, an 87-year-old Staten Island native who was recovering from a fall at Staten Island University Hospital.
As a lifelong Country music fan, Mishik and Brooks bonded over their military ties, favorite songs and their mutual love of the genre. Mishik and her daughter Audrey Parente were then treated to a personal concert as Garth sang a couple of his hits just for them. Mishik also shared her love of dancing, and Garth even offered to take her dancing in Nashville once she felt better. The virtual visit was arranged in conjunction with the launch of MOC’s Jason Pollack Bedside Performance Program at Staten Island University Hospital. The program is named in honor of Jason Pollack, the father of Alissa Pollack, iHeartMedia EVP, Global Music Marketing & Strategy
Afterwards, Parente said, “My mother is one of the most incredible women, and meeting Garth was an incredible experience. Music helps you put your mind somewhere else, especially Country music — it gets down into your bones — and I’m hoping it will heal my mother’s bones!” For more information on Musicians On Call visit musiciansoncall.org.