Times Square Gossip

  Patricia Silverstein Patricia Silverstein, President of the Silverstein Dream Foundation and Board Member of The Cure Alliance presented at a conference panel in the Hamptons on the subject of, “New Frontiers in the cure and prevention to the Global pandemic: Diabetes”  Today Diabetes is widely regarded as having become a global pandemic. Globally 543 Million people have diabetes, The number of sufferers are predicted to increase to 655 Million by 2030 and as high as 745 Million by 2040. in the United States of America one in three people are expected to develop diabetes sometime in their life.  When Patricia’s younger sister was diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, she decided to act and devote her efforts to help raise awareness and funds to help find a cure. When her sister, who was not even 30, had kidney failure, Patricia felt fortunate enough to work with doctors to help her sister receive a successful transplant that saved her life.  “My sister told me to...

  Jean Shafiroff With Patricia Silverstein & Roger Silverstein Philanthropists and event Co-Chairs Patricia and Roger Silverstein hosted a kick-off party in honor of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s 4th Annual Hamptons Garden Gala at their elegant home in Water Mill.  Friends and supporters of the Foundation came together to celebrate the launch of the summer campaign in support of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF).  Notable Attendees included: Patricia Silverstein, Roger Silverstein, Brian Packin, Carrie Packin, Elena Ulansky, Jean Shafiroff, Noreen Donovan, James Byrnes, Maximillian Eicke, Irina Eicke, Lauren Smart, Geoff Smart , Elena Ulansky, Nittin Gambhir, Lauren Summa, Rebecca Seawright, Joe light, Yoly Light.  The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s 4th annual Hamptons Garden Gala will take place on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, at the home of Patricia and Roger Silverstein in Water Mill, NY and will Benefit the Diabetes Re...

  Patricia Silverstein And Roger Silverstein Irina Eicke With Patricia Silverstein & Maximilian Eicke Jean Shafiroff The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) and Foundation (DRIF) held their third annual Hamptons Garden Gala to raise awareness and funds toward finding a biological cure for diabetes. The event was Hosted and Co-Chaired by Patricia and Roger Silverstein and held at their delightful home in Water Mill, NY. Vice Chairs for the event included Doug Donaldson, Abigail Pollak, Susan Shin, and Lauren Smart.    Luann de Lesseps Lauren Smart With Geoff Smart At the Gala, The DRIF’s Scientific Director, Matthias von Herrath, M.D., shared some of the latest developments in the field of diabetes research. Gala guests were entertained by live music, a luxury silent auction, dancing under the stars and more. They were wowed by a special performance by acclaimed speed painter Revel, who painted the evening’s first live auction item upside down, keeping guests and bidders...