19th Annual Hamptons Happening
Kenneth Fishel, Maria Fishel, Jeanne Schayes, Alexandra Fishel, Dr Bernard Schayes, Bradley Fishel, Julie Auclair, Dave Auclair (Photo credit: PMC / Jared Siskin)
One of the most well-known summer social gatherings in the Hamptons, the 19th Annual Hamptons Happening was attended by more than 300 people and hosted by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. Hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel's stunning Bridgehampton mansion served as the venue for the celebration. Funds generated in excess of $450,000 will be used to fund ground-breaking cancer research.
Atmosphere (Photo credit: PMC / Jared Siskin)
Participating Chefs in the 2023 Hamptons Happening with Event co-Chair, Mark D. Friedman (photo credit: Lisa Tamburini)
“Since its founding, SWCRF has invested more than $100 million towards collaborative cancer research,” said William T. Sullivan, SWCRF executive director. “This year, funds raised from the Hamptons Happening will support the launch of the SWCRF Mission Possible Research Program, a new project that will support six leading investigators this fall.”
The Mission Possible funds will support research into novel cancer preventions and therapies aimed at reducing our chance of developing the disease as we age and enabling us to enjoy longer, healthier lives.
Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman (Photo credit: PMC / Jared Siskin)
Jean Shafiroff (Photo credit: PMC / Jared Siskin)
Sara Shala (Photo credit: PMC / Jared Siskin)
Lori and Scott Levine, co-founders of Scott's Protein Balls, received the Outstanding Product Award at the event, while Denise Albert, CEO and co-founder of My Cancer Family, received the Community Service Award. Chef Ralph Scamardella, EVP and Chief Culinary Officer, Tao Group Hospitality, was also honored. Anna Zuckerman, founder and chief designer of Anna Zuckerman, was named the 2023 recipient of the Fashion Cares Award.
The popular event's attendees were treated to a night of delectable samples from many chefs, restaurants, and beverage producers as well as a live auction conducted by Heritage Auctions, the event's official auctioneer.
Gold Sponsor: Theodore A. Rapp Foundation
Bronze Sponsors: Jay W. Eisenhofer
VIP Sponsors: Ken & Maria Fishel, Bess Freedman, Brown Harris Stevens, Brown Harris Stevens-The Friedman-Rosenthal Team, Scott’s Protein Balls, Tao Group Hospitality, Anna Zuckerman
Supporting Sponsors: Eurostruct Inc., Fabric to Finish, My Cancer Family, Taub Family Companies, Palm Bay International, and Tito’s Vodka
Media Sponsors: Lawlor Media Group, Hamptons Magazine, and James Lane Post.
Official Transportation Sponsor: Tote Taxi
Step Up To Turn Cancer Off Sponsors: Crunch Gym, New Rez, Tradeweb, The Brown-Polloch Charitable Trust
Hamptons Happening event is chaired by Mark D. Friedman of Brown Harris Stevens and Jamie Koff, Fabric to Finish with co-chairs Bess Freedman and Bryan Griffin and Journal Chair Erica Fineberg.
The event committee included Alexandra Adame, Karen Amster-Young, Chris Arlotta, Arthur Backal, Antonella Bertello, Dawn Celovsky, Gina Conzo, Maxine Danowitz, Maria Fishel, Elena Gibbs, Nathalie Cohen Gould, Leslie Keidan, Dina Koutroumanis, Norah Lawlor, Jessica Mackin, Gennaro Pecchia, Christine Prydatko, and Randi Schatz.
The Hamptons Happening featured tastings included:
Tao Group Hospitality / Chef Ralph Scamardella, Lavo, Luchini Italian, 317 Main / Chef Eric Levine, A La Mode Ice Cream, Alidoro / Chef John Streep, Peter Ambrose, Arlotta Food Studio, Bellissima Prosecco & Wine by Christie Brinkley, Bero International, Centro Trattoria and Bar, Chef Harold Moore, Chef Francois Payard, Cagri Kanver of El Turco Hamptons, El Verano / Chef Julian Medina, FIELDTRIP / Chef JJ Johnson, Herradura Tequila, House of Saturn Café, Lemon Perfect, Magnolia Bakery, North Fork Craft Wines & Spirits, Crush Wine XP, Ovelia Psistaria / Chef Peter Giannakas, Scott’s Protein Balls, Spritz Society, T-Bar Steak & Lounge, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Tommy Bahama / Chef Wade Ganache, Woodford Reserve.
