During the busy holiday season and leading into a new year, a feel-good story that speaks to exceptional generosity can be a welcome change from the everyday hustle and bustle.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted the 2018 New York Dinner at the Restaurant Daniel in New York City. The dinner raised $11 million dollars to support the foundation. Guests were treated to a special performance by Grammy® Award winners Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The memorable evening welcomed leaders in medicine, top research scientists and distinguished New York City socialites to explore refined European cuisine, world-class wines and the gracious hospitality at Restaurant Daniel in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System is committed to providing outstanding health care and social services to the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. The system consists of two tertiary care medical centers located in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a community living center located in St. Albans, Queens. Helping to advance revolutionary research in prostate cancer and delivery of precision treatments to U.S. Veterans, the John and Daria Barry Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to establish the John and Daria Barry Precision Oncology Center of Excellence at the Manhattan Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System (VANYHHS). The Barry Center of Excellence will address the clinical needs of Veterans currently battling prostate cancer in the New York metropolitan area and beyond. The Barry Center of Excellence will also serve as a precision oncology hub in the PCF’s preeminent network of centers executing the ambitious mission of improving the care of U.S. Veterans with prostate cancer. Due to the cancer-causing mutations in prostate cancer that may be found in different types of cancer, this investment will have implications for many other forms of life-threatening cancer.
Our friends at CMX Cinemas along with its CEO, Jose Leonardo Martí, hosted an invitation-only red-carpet event to herald the opening of their first New York City outpost, CMX CinéBistro New York 62nd. As you may have read, it is one of our favorite new theaters in the big apple.
Dominican Women’s Development Center (DWDC) is an amazing organization whose mission is to empower all women and communities to advance gender equality and social justice. Something we all need during these difficult times. Since being founded in 1998, DWDC has worked hard to make families and individuals realize their potential. One of the many ways DWDC does this is by honoring extraordinary people at their annual gala. This year marks 30 years of charitable greatness. The gala was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, where they honored composer, lyricist, and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, and other notable people, including Dr. Casilda Balmaceda (Board-Certified Neurologist and CEO of Neurology Associates), Marisol Martinez (Vice President, Channel Relationship Marketing, Charter Communications), Jomari Goyso (Designer, Beauty Expert and Hairstylist), NYPD Police Officer Daniel Kern, Maria Terrero (Family Services Coordinator, Early Head Start, DWDC), and philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff.
Halloween is right around the corner, there is no better place to celebrate than in New York City. With celebs like G-Eazy, others at NY’s hottest venues including the new Playboy Club New York, Mr. Purple and more, there is a freakish festivity for everyone. Here are 8 Halloween Events You Can’t Miss:
Hospitality Development Company, The Rose Group, launched their film series with a screening of the ever so popular movie, Saturday Night Fever. The special movie night was launched at the posh 583 Park Avenue, introduced by artist and curator Nemo Librizzi. The evening was also hosted by singer Sophie Auster, Creative Consultant Alaa Fakhreddine, writer John Buffalo Mailer and fashion start-up founder Alexandra Lind Rose and Louis Rose. Guest enjoyed signature movie theater snacks like popcorn and candy, as well as, champagne and soda.