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Dr. Samuel Waxman, Founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), was one of the medalists at the 34th annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor Ceremony, hosted by the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS). The event, which was held in Ellis Island’s Great Hall, recognized ninety-four medalists for their leadership and service within their communities and professions while exemplifying the values of the American way of life.
Notable attendees included: Marion and Dr. Samuel Waxman, television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, award-winning recording artist Paula Abdul, former Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, CNN Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, television personality Montel Williams, New York Times columnist Bret Stephens, Washington Post columnist Jason Rezaian, Executive Director of the U.N. World Food Programme David Beasley, Mastercard President and CEO Ajay Banga, Ellis Island: The Dream of Am…

Actor Stephen Baldwin and Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a book release party for Remi Adeleke, whose just released his new book,Transformation: A Navy Seal's Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds.

Remi's inspiring story is one of true personal transformation, from troubled teen to Navy SEAL. In Transformed, Remi takes readers back to stories from his childhood as Nigerian royalty, to losing his father early in life and being raised by a single mother in the Bronx.
Jean Shafiroff, author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give, came up with the idea to host the reception after reading about Remi and his life story. They share the common goals of helping others “transform” their lives. Jean serves on 7 charity boards, the majority of which help disadvantaged persons. She invited her friends like Patty Raynes, and Paola Bacchini among other NYC movers & shakers including Anna Rothschild and…

More than 1000 people gathered in the marquee tent in Essaouira, Morocco on Saturday, March 30, 2019 to ring out the 29th Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles in style. A total of 165 teams participated in the 29th edition of this one-of-a-kind adventure. It is the world’s first international off-road Rally race for women only. Since 1990, it has been bringing together women between the ages of 18 and 71, from more than 30 different countries, who embark on an adventure of a lifetime from the French city of Nice and onward to the start of the Rallye in the Moroccan desert. Participants of the 2019 rally included actress Kiera Chaplin (@kierachaplin), who came in 11th place of some 126 entrants in her 4x4/Truck category with her partner singer, Sophie Tapie (@sophietapie).
The gala was attended by the Gazelles’ loved ones in addition to all the event’s partners, who had made the trip to Essaouira specially for this event. The festivities took place in a large marquee tent decorated in Moroccan …

New York City and Hamptons philanthropist Jean Shafiroff arrived at the 22nd ASPCA Bergh Ball in a striking hand painted yellow, black and white Oscar de la Renta ball gown. Ms. Shafiroff who is known for her extensive ball gown collection and her philanthropy is also a huge animal lover and an animal activist. Ms. Shafiroff serves as an Ambassador for the American Humane and as the Ambassador for the Southampton Animal Shelter. In addition, she serves on the Honorary Board of the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation and the Board of Global Strays. In the animal world, she is particularly known for her generosity and volunteer fund raising for Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.
The ASPCA held its 22nd Annual ASPCA Bergh Ball at the Plaza Hotel in NYC on April 25, 2019. The event honored NY Social Diary founder, David Patirck Columbia.
 Mr. Columbia received the ASPCA Voice For Animals Award which is one of the ASPCA's highest honors. 
The American Society for the…

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Most acclaimed actors have interesting backgrounds, but few are as unique and wide-ranging as cult film star and philanthropist Leesa Rowland. The daughter of an artist and college professor, Leesa grew up in Austin, Texas where she studied broadcast journalism and later became a classically trained actress at the world-renowned Steller Adler Studio in Los Angeles. Shortly after graduation, she quickly gained a following after being cast as Victoria in Troma Entertainment’s 1992 cult film classic, Class of Nuke ‘Em High Parts 2 and 3 and appearing in the sequel Return To Nuke ‘Em High, which aired on The Starz Network in 2013.
In 1994 she acted in Troma’s television USA Network series Troma’s Edge along with Lloyd Kaufman and Debbie Rochon. Then, in 2012, she co-starred in Travis Campbell’s Slaughter Daughter as Phyllis Adjani, an eccentric mother who drives her daughter to insanity. Not only did the film win the award for best feature at Orlando’s 7th Annual Freak Show Film Festival…

Iconic fashion designer Dennis Basso presented an exclusive fashion show to a sold-out crowd at the 6th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Ladies Luncheon that raised $40,000 to benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF).


In its sixth year, the event has grown to become one of the must-attend spring charity events for New York City’s most fashionable and elegant philanthropists to raise money for groundbreaking cancer research. This year, the event featured Mr. Basso and drew more than 100 fans and customers of his sophisticated designs, some who wore their favorite Dennis Basso “couture” dresses. For the second consecutive year, Susan Gutfreund hosted the event at her famed Fifth Avenue home. Before the fashion show commenced, master of ceremonies Don Lemon of CNN Tonight introduced both Dennis Basso and Dr. Samuel Waxman, founder and CEO of the SWCRF.
Mr. Basso spoke open heartedly about cancer and how as the world’s most devastating disease, no person is immune from…

Expert radio and television sports commentator, and author on the game of golf and its stars, Ann Liguori, presented the Ann Liguori Foundation Sports Media Scholarship, now in the 5th year, at the 2019 Matrix Awards. The event, which this year took place at the Sheraton New York Times Square, is held annually since 1970 to honor the most extraordinary women in the communications industry for their accomplishments and contributions.
The Ann Liguori Foundation Sports Media Scholarship supports the study of sports media communications or management and is intended for those hoping to pursue a career in sports broadcasting, reporting, programming or production. Mentorship has always been an important component of Ann Liguori’s world and legacy, and every year she mentors the Scholarship recipient. This year’s winner was Danielle Pluchinsky, currently a sophomore at Ithaca College, where she is a sports media major with minors in journalism and marketing. She is currently interning in he…

Stonewall Inn Was Made Landmark In 2015
 We got this E-Mail from Corey Johnson's office. It is about more landmarks for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. We think this is a great idea to save our historic sites before they get torn down. Dear Friends:
As a preservationist, I have always believed that the cultural significance of a building is as important as its architectural significance.
To that end, since I was elected to the City Council, one of my top priorities has been to help achieve individual landmark status for sites of significance to the LGBTQ movement.
I’m happy to report that yesterday the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission began the formal process of granting individual landmark status to six sites of significance to LGBTQ history!
They are the LGBT Community Center at 208 West 13th Street, the Gay Activists Alliance Firehouse at 99 Wooster Street, James Baldwin’s residence at 137 West 71st Street, Caffe Cino at 31 Cornelia Street, the Women’s Li…

Alex Rodriguez along with Brian Austin Green, Jason Priestley and Gabrielle Carteris, were photographed at the FOX 2019 Upfront at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York City last night.

Photos By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch