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The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) hosted its annual Collaborating for a Cure Benefit Dinner & Auction at Cipriani Wall Street, posthumously honoring William S. Gorin, former CEO of MFA Financial, Inc., and featuring a musical performance by The Avett Brothers. This year’s event was attended by about 800 corporate executives, board members, and their guests. Chris Wragge, co-anchor of CBS 2 News This Morning, served as master of ceremonies for the event, which raised approximately $2.5 million for SWCRF cancer research programs. The impressive amount raised at the Gala will be used to support the Foundation’s research efforts to produce a cure for cancer by reprogramming cancer cells and to deliver tailored, minimally toxic treatments to patients.

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The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is an international organization dedicated to curing and preventing cancer. Last week, the charitable organization hosted their 17th annual benefit dinner and auction. The event honored fashion designers and our seatmates, Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, otherwise known as the duo behind Cushnie et Ochs. The evening started with a cocktail reception where more than 750 corporate executives, board members, and their guests mingled and bid on silent auction items. Notables included Dr. Samuel Waxman and family, Chris Wragge, Michael and Elin Nierenberg, Ruth Finley, and a host of others.

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Cancer has claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide. It is a deadly killer and the great equalizer as it does not discriminate between class, race, or social standing. It is one of the leading causes of fatality the world over.  The war against this deadly illness involves a great deal of time, effort and research, all of which comes at a price that many who face it simply can not afford to face alone.  The Samuel Waxman Foundation is one of the leading organizations fighting for a cure.  Since 1976 they have raised more than 80 million in support of researchers world-wide. Though there have been great strides over all the war is far from over.

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Angelo David Salon, New York City’s leading luxury hair salon for Couture Hair Extensions, Wigs & Additions, partnered with New York radio station 95.5 PLJ for the 3rd Annual Blow Out Breast Cancer Event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds from the event went to our friends at Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), an international research organization dedicated to curing and preventing cancer. The popular event continues to grow, and is now adding participating salons; this year, Gumdrop Hairdressing, located at 46 Church Street, Montclair, NJ joined the cause. Attendees at the Gumdrop Hairdressing event included Nicole Coultas, VJ Moscaritola, and Jeanna Sheridan.

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13th Annual A Hamptons Happening Honors Diverse Industry Leaders 

Samuel Waxman and Helen Samuels and Chris Wragge photo by D.Gonzalez for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Who: A Hamptons Happening and Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF)

What: A Hamptons Happening was hosted by CBS 2 News anchor Chris Wragge and honored the achievements and charitable contributions of high-profile professionals from a wide range of industries: Glenn Myles, Chairman and CEO of First Wall Street Capital; Bobbie Lloyd, Chief Baking Officer of Magnolia Bakery; Shep Gordon, Talent Manager, Hollywood Film Agent, Producer and Author; Gabriel Kreuther, Owner and Executive Chef of Gabriel Kreuther Restaurant, a Michelin Star recipient, and Relais & Chateaux restaurant; and Margaret Hayes, President and CEO of Fashion Group International.

The honorees delivered heartfelt acceptance remarks during the awards ceremony as they received awards of recognition from Dr. Waxman and SWCRF Executive Director William T. Sullivan. In other highlights, Mr. Sullivan acknowledged the event chairs, sponsors, event partners, volunteers and staff members who contributed to the fundraiser’s success.  He also presented a bouquet of flowers to Founding Chair Marion Waxman in recognition of her years of service to the SWCRF by spearheading the popular fundraiser.

When: Saturday, August 5

Where: Private Estate, Bridgehampton, NY

Bobbie Lloyd and Samuel Waxman and Marion Waxman Chef Gabriel Kreuther and Margaret Hayes photo by D.Gonzalez for Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Southampton Hospital’s 59th Annual Summer Party

Who: Benefit Chairs Bill Ford and Marigay McKee, Terrence McNally and Tom Kirdahy, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Chief Administrative Officer Robert Chaloner, and Southampton Hospital Foundation President Steve Bernstein.

What: Over 700 supporters stopped by the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 59th Annual Summer The night raised more than $1.5 million to provide support for the Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department, the sole provider of emergency care on the South Fork, treating more than 25,000 people annually.

The festive evening was emceed by Fox 5 Good Day New York host Greg Kelly and brought out supporters including Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and wife Hilary Geary Ross, Southampton Village Mayor Michael Irving and wife Ellen Irving, Somers and Jonathan Farkas, Margo and John Catsimatidis, Julie Ratner, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Chairman Howard M. Lorber, who is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Foundation, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Association Chairman Kenneth Wright, and Stony Brook University President Dr. Samuel Stanley.

The evening’s Honorary Chair was Georgina Bloomberg, and former event Chairs in attendance included Jean Fitzsimmons, Jean Shafiroff and husband Martin Shafiroff, and Audrey Gruss and husband Martin Gruss.

When: Saturday, August 5

Where: Southampton, NY

Walk of Hope 2017

Who: Paola Bacchini; John Barman; Elizabeth Belfer; Southampton Hospital’s Steve Bernstein; Janna Bullock; Cornelia Ercklentz; Somers Farkas; Lex Federbush; Jamee and Peter Gregory; Samantha Gregory and Roberto Benabib with their daughter, Carolina Gregory-Benabib; Martin Gruss; Susan Gutfreund; Mai Hallingby Harris; Lucia Hwong Gordon;Dr. Jonathan Javitch; Susan and Joseph Meyer; Campion Platt and his three children; Arnie Rosenshein; Nicholas Varney; Susan Warner; and Clelia and Tom Zacharias.

What: The rain didn’t slow philanthropist from running for a cause. Guests donned plastic ponchos and set out at 9AM to complete a beautiful 5K course around Lake Agawam. The USA Track and Field-sanctioned event raised over $140,000 for advanced depression research. Speaking from the steps of the Cultural Center just before the starting gun, HDRF Founder and Chair Audrey Gruss said “Depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide. All of you here today are helping to address a major global health issue.” Southampton Village Mayor Mark Irving also helped kick-off the event with Gruss. “The Walk of Hope has gathered the community to raise awareness that depression is a real medical condition,” he said. Gruss added that 50% of patients do not respond to existing medications, making brain research critical to finding new and better treatments for depression.

The Walk of Hope + 5K Run starts the lead-in to the 11th Annual Luncheon Seminar held in November 2017, which will honor Ashley Judd for speaking out about depression and salute the achievements of HDRF and its acclaimed Depression Task Force of world-renowned neuroscientists.

When: Saturday, August 5

Where: Southampton, NY

Melanie Hamrick and Jose Sebastian

The DL Celebrates 5 Years

Who: The DL

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The 12th Annual A Hamptons Happening marked the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) by noted oncologist and cancer researcher Samuel Waxman, MD. The event is one of the most attended events in the Hamptons where guests gather to celebrate such an amazing organization. The benefit took place at the residence of Maria and Kenneth Fishel and hosted 40 of the top chefs and restaurants in New York City and the Hamptons. CBS 2 News anchor Chris Wragge served as the host for the 6th consecutive year, while Sandra Lee received honors for her charitable work. Other honorees included New York Times best-selling author and breast cancer survivor; Jayma Cardoso, Founder of the Surf Lodge in Montauk; and Deirdre Quinn, CEO of the luxury fashion company Lafayette 148 New York.

CBS news anchor Chris Wragge and wife Sarah Wragge

CBS news anchor Chris Wragge and wife Sarah Wragge

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On Tuesday, February 25th the annual C-CAP (Careers Through Culinary Arts Program) event hosted its 30TH Anniversary Benefit giving guests the chance to sample signature dishes by NYC’s hottest chefs, all while raising money to empower underserved youth. Founded in 1990 by Richard Grausman, this national nonprofit has created exceptional culinary art programming, scholarship opportunities and lifetime career support all centered around the art of food for over 300,000 kids. Held at Pier Sixty – Chelsea Piers, this special evening honored both Grausman and another industry icon, Sarabeth Levine (world-renowned Baker/Author/Restaurateur.)

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