Denise Rich and Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research celebrated the generous support of the foundation through its Angel Ball 2015 Gala at Tao Downtown on Monday.
Rich, a philanthropist and entrepreneur, who founded the organization years ago after her daughter Gabrielle Rich Aouad died of AML Leukemia at the tender age of 27, is also a Grammy-nominated songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by artists including Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin and Mary J Blige.
The party toasted the success of Angel Ball back in October, which raised over $3.6 million this year for cancer research with cocktails by Manhattan Moonshine, the world’s first premium un-aged whiskey, 50 Bleu Vodka and Forever Young Wine.
Celebrating along with Rich, Founding Board Member of Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation and Angel Ball Gala Chair Michele Rella, Alicia Quarles, Rita Cosby, Cynthia Ott & James Coleman, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Lucia Hwong Gordon and William Kehler.
Picured: Rella, Rich