The Sapien Network announced the launch of a radical new business model that applies blockchain technology to a social media platform. In essence, the next generation of social networking. The Sapien Tribe is the world’s first sovereign digital nation, where citizenship is guaranteed through a groundbreaking and game-changing NFT Passport. With only a limited number of passports minted for sale, they are a hot commodity and available for purchase.
The 25th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala, one of New York City’s favorite charity events celebrated its silver anniversary at Cipriani Wall Street. The “fun-raiser as opposed to the fundraiser” as described by Michael Nierenberg raised more than $6 million towards the goal of funding the next five years of crucial SWCRF cancer research programs such as the Partnership for Aging and Cancer Research Program, the SWCRF Institute Without Walls, and the Women’s Cancer Research Program.
Elisabeth Muhr, Denise Rich, and Jean Shafiroff chaired the 65th Viennese Opera Ball on Friday, February 7, 2020, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, under the patronage of The President of the Republic of Austria, H.E. Alexander Van der Bellen. Actor Nathan Lee Graham emceed the Ball, celebrating the cultural and economic relationships between Austria and America, connecting two continents, two cities and two centuries in one glamorous evening.
Vanessa Gordon, the Hamptons lifestyle expert, and Publisher of East End Taste Magazine presented the 2nd Annual Hamptons Interactive Influencer Brunch at The Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton, New York. This event was in benefit of Bideawee, one of the first no-kill animal rescue centers in America, with a focus on their Westhampton rescue center.
The heat didn’t stop people from attending. The 2nd Annual Hamptons Interactive Influencer Brunch was well attended. Hamptons Luxury Liner transported notable influencers, celebrities, and NYC-based personalities to The Maidstone Hotel. Speaking of influencers, one of East Ends most influential guests were actress and philanthropist Leesa Rowland, who’s also the founder and president of Animal Asham. Also in attendance were celebrity youth activist and recording artist Meredith O’Connor, Real Estate Broker Eric Goldie, Nutritionist Liana Werner-Gray, Cara Woodhouse of Cara Woodhouse Designs, and actress Melanie Chandra.
One of our favorite organizations, The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), held their annual Collaborating for a Cure Benefit Dinner & Auction at Cipriani Wall Street. This marks 21 years of the charitable event. The annual gala raised approximately $2.5 million to support the SWCRF “Invest in Research” efforts that fund highly collaborative research projects focused on eradicating cancer. No snowstorm could keep guests away, including us, as the room was filled with hundreds of people. The gala encompassed 80% personal purchases and 20% purchases from corporations, whereas the other 14 fundraising events saw a turnout comprised of 20% personal purchases and 80% corporate purchases.
Last night, The Angel Ball presented by Casa Noble Tequila was held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The Ball was hosted by Queer Eye star Kamaro Brown, with performances by Morris Day and The Time, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Ashlee Simpson Ross & Evan Ross, Julia Michaels, and DJ Kiss.
Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through the bite of an infected black-legged tick. The disease has been reported in all 50 states and more than 80 countries. All ages are affected, but children aged 3-14 are most at risk, with 200 new cases every day. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to combating the disease. The Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) is also helping combat the disease with their annual New York City Gala. This year’s ceremony was hosted by FOX 5 Good Day New York co-anchor, Lori Stokes, at Cipriani 42nd Street. The gala raised over $2 million. The money supports the GLA’s mission to advance scientific research leading to a reliable diagnostic test, improved treatment options, and ultimately, find a cure for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Ramona Singer and Erin Walker were honored at the gala while the audience was treated to a show-stopping performance by Tony Award-winning Broadway and television star Sutton Foster.