The 25th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala
On Thursday, November 17th, 2022, The 25th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala celebrated its anniversary at the New York landmark Cipriani Wall Street. The 2022 Gala honored SWCRF CEO and Founder Samuel Waxman, M.D., and Chairman of the Board Michael Nierenberg.
Among those in attendance were Gala Chairs, Spencer Waxman, Nick Santoro, Baron Silverstein, Marc Taub, and Gala MC, Cris Wragge.
The 25th Annual fundraiser commenced with an incredible cocktail reception at the Bank Of New York Building. World-famous Cipriani Bellinis and delicate canapés were served as guests arrived at the beautifully decorated historic building.
Raffle tickets with incredible prizes were sold throughout the night. Proceeds from The Collaborating for a Cure Gala benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation in the hope to fund the next five years of crucial SWCRF cancer research programs such as the Partnership for Aging and Cancer, the Women’s Cancer Research Program, and the Institute Without Walls.TM
Later in the night, the attendees of the gala marched through the red carpet and headed to Cipriani Wall Street, where a series of festivities and new fine appearances awaited them.
The Collaborating for a Cure Gala included both a silent and live auction, speeches by Gala Chairs, followed by a wonderful dinner, and a live performance by Mt. Joy.
Special Entertainment, Mt. Joy (Photo Credits: SWCRF).
Gala MC, Chris Wragge.
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is an international organization, a pioneer in cancer research, dedicated to curing and preventing cancer. The Foundation’s mission is to eradicate cancer by funding cutting-edge research that identifies and corrects abnormal gene function that causes cancer and develops minimally toxic treatments for patients.
The Institute Without Walls is the Foundation’s collaborative group of world-class scientists, where investigators share information and tools to speed the pace of cancer research. Since its inception in 1976, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has awarded more than $100 million to support the work of more than 200 researchers across the globe.
