Friends Of Bassett’s Soirée Raises $170K For Arts In Healing Artistic Engagement Found To Ease Stress Attendees included Friends of Bassett President Jason Tabor with wife, Emily DeSantis, DO, and, at left, Friends' Vice President Kate Johnson.. COOPERSTOWN – The more than 300 guests attending the Friends of Bassett’s third annual Valentine’s Soirée Feb. 9 at The Otesaga raised $170,000 for the hospital’s Arts in Healthcare program, the Friends announced today. Arts In Healthcare aims to reduce stress and promote…