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  Gwen Stefani Chris Wragge With Larry Scott And Kevin Tracey Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum-selling global singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani headlined the 19th annual Feinstein Summer Concert, which raised $3.6 million to advance scientific discovery at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.            For more than two decades, researchers at the Feinstein Institutes have made important discoveries that have transformed the treatment of conditions such as lupus, arthritis, sepsis, cancer, psychiatric illnesses and Alzheimer’s disease. More than 5,000 researchers and staff at the Feinstein Institutes are dedicated to producing knowledge to cure disease, directly impacting the care of over 2 million Northwell patients each year.    Iris & Saul Katz With Dayle & Michael Katz “The remarkable work at the Feinstein Institutes sets it apart as a global leader that is truly changing the future of...

  Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Marion Waxman And Dr. Samuel Waxman Jean Shafiroff Over 400 guests attended the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most-anticipated summer charity social events which this year raised $450,000 - the largest sum raised for this event in ths past decade.  The event took place on the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel. Funds raised will support groundbreaking research funded by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), a leading international organization dedicated to eradicating cancer. Sarah Wragge And Chris Wragge With Family   Cheri Kaufman During the event, SWCRF presented Arthur F. Backal (Chief Executive Officer, Backal Hospitality Group) with the 2024 Distinguished Hospitality Award, Chef Francois Payard (Southold Social) received the Distinguished Restaurateur Award. Cheri Kaufman (CEO C iGive, Founding Partner, Kaufman Astoria Studios) is the 2024 Distinguished Businesswom...

  Brian T. Lally With Lawrence Scott, Rosanna Scotto, Iris Katz,Victoria Moran Furman And Saul Katz Music superstar and renowned dancer, choreographer and TV personality Paula Abdul performed at Northwell Health’s fifth annual Summer Hamptons Evening (SHE), which raised $1 million for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. The event was held in Water Mill, NY, at the residence of Victoria Moran-Furman, who hosted alongside presenting sponsors Iris and Saul Katz, the benefactors of Northwell’s Katz Institute, Eric Moran, and celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events.   Supporters of the event are raising health for the women in the communities Northwell serves. The Katz Institute for Women’s Health is driven by the Katzes’ vision that women in all walks of life and at every age, especially in underserved communities, should receive access to the best individualized care and resources. The institute has created the only network of experts – including clinician...

  Dr Samuel Waxman Jean Shafiroff Maria Fishel More than 300 guests attended the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 19th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most prominent social events of the summer season. The event was held at the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel. More than $450,000 was raised and will be invested toward groundbreaking cancer research.    Sarah Wragge With CBS News Icon Chris Wragge & Family Pamela Morgan “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.”   Lori Scott And WPIX Legend Marvin Scott Cagri Kanver The Mission Possible grants will fund projects to investigate new preventions and treatment...

  Chris Wragge And Michael Nierenberg The 25th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala, one of New York City’s favorite charity events celebrated its silver anniversary at Cipriani Wall Street. The “fun-raiser as opposed to fundraiser” as described by Michael Nierenberg raised more than $6 million towards the goal of funding the next five years of crucial SWCRF cancer research programs such as the Partnership for Aging and Cancer Research Program, the SWCRF Institute Without WallsTM, and the Women’s Cancer Research Program.  Samuel Waxman, M.D. With Marion Waxman Following a cocktail reception across the street, guests made their way to the main dining room where emcee, CBS’s Chris Wragge, welcomed the more than 700 guests, introduced the evening’s honorees, and highlighted many of the Foundation’s groundbreaking achievements over the past 50 years.  “Tonight, we have a great program to celebrate two giants in the fight against cancer”, said Wragge.  Upon receiving the ...

  Samuel Waxman The 25th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala, one of New York City’s much-anticipated autumn charity events, is celebrating its silver anniversary on Thursday, November 17th, 2022, 6:30 PM at Cipriani Wall Street. The 25th Annual fundraiser hopes to raise $10 million to fund the next five years of crucial SWCRF cancer research programs such as the Partnership for Aging and Cancer, the Institute Without WallsTM, and the Women’s Cancer Research Program.    Known for its history of top-notch live performance, this year’s gala will feature a live concert by Mt. Joy. Notable attendees include SWCRF Board Chairman Michael Nierenberg, Founder and CEO Dr. Samuel Waxman, Gala Chairs, Spencer Waxman, Nick Santoro, Baron Silverstein, Marc Taub and Gala MC, Chris Wragge. As in previous years, the Collaborating for a Cure Gala will include both a silent and live auction during the night’s festivities. Some exclusive items will be available on CharityBuzz.com. Online a...

  Chris And Sarah Wragge LUX LIFESTYLE magazine founder and Editor in Chief, Colleen Guilfoile Richmond, and Kelli Delaney Kot, LUX Editor at Large and founder of KDHamptons, co-hosted the 2022 HOT LIST Party in the spectacular gardens of Kelli and Dr. Mark Kot’s historic Water Mill home, Maple Shade during a summer weekend in July. HOT LIST award winners and their guests came together to celebrate the latest issue which boasts a stunning cover of the legendary oceanfront La Dune estate, currently listed by Harald Grant Real Estate (winner of the Hottest Global Real Estate Advisor). Haute Hamptonites meandered through the flowering gardens toasting sparkling wine from Franciacorta, and chilled rosé by Hamptons Water. Kathy Kuo, receiver of the Hottest Designer award, curated a stunning vignette underneath one of the 100 year old Maple Trees on the property, which is the origin of property name, Maple Shade. Hamptons Aristocrat, (winner of Hottest Caterer) served mouthwatering appet...

    Jean Shafiroff Marion Waxman With Dr. Samuel Waxman And Chris Wragge Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Honorees: Bess Freedman , CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, Distinguished Business Leader Award Mark Melchiorre , Executive Managing Director, CIO & Head of Brean Investment Group, Distinguished Finance Leader Award Chef Julian Medina , Chef & Owner of Toloache, Coppelia, Tacuba, La Chula, El Fish Shack and Kuxe Hospitality and Service Award Max Mara USA , Fashion Cares Award   More than 300 guests attended the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 18th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most-anticipated summer social events. Hosted on the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel, the beloved event raised $400,000 for groundbreaking cancer research.  “Over the past 18 years, the Hamptons Happening has raised nearly $6 million for cancer research and with this year’s event we have surpassed that amazing milestone,” said Willia...

  Presentation of the Breakthrough Science Award to Dr. Kevan Shokat for discovering a method to inhibit a common cancer causing mutation, which led to the development of a new FDA medication for lung cancer. The 24th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala, one of New York City’s much-anticipated Autumn charity events, made its grand return at downtown’s Cipriani Wall Street. Aptly themed Together Again, the 24th Annual fundraiser supported groundbreaking cancer research funded by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF). The Gala raised more than $4,000,000. Known for its history of top-notch live performances, this year’s gala featured a live concert by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit with very special guest artist Warren Haynes. CBS News Legend Chris Wragge Notable attendees included: Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Dr. Kevan Shokat, Deborah Kamali, Mark Fedyk, Erica Feinberg, Matthew Waller, Michael Nierenberg, Elin Nierenberg, Jonny Nierenberg, Dr. Ethan Dmitrovsky...

  Jean Shafiroff Dr. Samuel Waxman With Marion Waxman, Maria Fishel, Kenneth Fishel And Bradley Fishel The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s (SWCRF) was proud to hold the return of the one of the biggest charity events of the summer, The Hamptons Happening! The 17th annual event was a celebration of health and wellness, and the culmination of The Global Walk to Flatten the Cancer Curve with SWCRF partner, Walk with a Doc. Event committee member Maria Fishel and Kenneth Fishel hosted the ticketed fundraiser on their estate in Bridgehampton.   This year’s honorees included HUGO BOSS, Fashion Inc represented by Rodolfo Esparza III; Dr. Kenneth Mark, Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Expert; Natalie Cohen Gould, Co-founder of Come Back Cycle, Dir. of Wholesale, FP Movement; and Chef and Restaurateur David Burke, David Burke Hospitality Management. The event was co-chaired by Mark D. Friedman of Brown Harris Stevens, Jessica Mackin of James Lane Post, and Randi Schatz...