The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) celebrating its 16th Annual Collaborating For A Cure Dinner and Auction at the landmark Park Avenue Armory on Thursday was nothing short of spectacular.
Considered to be among the top annual fundraising events in New York City, and known affectionately by New Yorkers as “The Waxman,” this year’s fête attended by more than 950 corporate executives, board members, and their guests, raised nearly $3 million to support the Foundation’s research efforts to produce a cure for cancer by reprogramming cancer cells to deliver tailored, minimally toxic treatments to patients. The scientists who are funded by the SWCRF have made significant breakthroughs in cancer research, including identifying pathways to deliver drugs and novel therapies to treat cancer.
This year’s charitable and handsome crowd gathered to see Arthur Imperatore, Pres & COO NY Waterway and cancer survivor, be honored with the Humanitarian of the Year Award and Designer Tadashi Shoji, receive the Fashion Cares Award.
CBS 2’ News dashing Chris Wragge served as Master of Ceremonies and special musical guest headliner Train wowed the singing and dancing crowd with their hits, classics by Journey, and even made the day of a select few by having them on stage to sing along with likable front-man Pat Monahan. Needless to say, even with the delectable cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and full dinner, they had us all hungry for more.
The evening’s exciting live auction saw a White Golden Retriever puppy receive a winning bid of $7,000, an exclusive backstage meet-n-greet with Train plus an autographed guitar sold for $10,000, and the highest bid of the night went to a luxurious five-night stay aboard a Private Yacht complete with a private jet and seaplane for $135,000.
Pictured:
Scott Underwood of Train
Pat Monahan of Train
Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Spencer Waxman
Chris Wragge