Third Annual Midsummer Social of the CRI Young Philanthropists
Tenjune, NYC - August 10, 2010
The Cancer Research Institute Young Philanthropists hosted their Third Annual Midsummer Social to support the Institute’s mission to advance the next wave of cancer treatment.
More than 250 guests joined the YPs at Tenjune for 2 hours of premium open bar, spinning from guest DJ Turk, and a contest including awesome prizes like: a Bumble and Bumble product basket, Arbitrage shirt and tie, Coach purse, week-long timeshare at Hacienda Encantada resort in Cabo San Lucas, Ralph Lauren cashmere throw blanket, signed sports jersey, Broadway show tickets, and more. An hour-long, exclusive VIP reception and table service were also offered at a premium.
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CRI Young Philanthropists chair Alexis Feldman and vice chair Marissa Schneider welcomed and thanked everyone for participating in the event, which raised $18,000 to support CRI's scientific programs. Executive Director Jill O'Donnell-Tormey, Ph.D., was on hand to give a few words about the importance of CRI's mission to advance the next wave of cancer treatments -- immunotherapies that harness the power of the immune system to treat, control, and prevent cancer.
Special thanks to the following:
Event Sponsors & Prize Donors
Lauren Rae Levy, Arbitrage, Bumble and Bumble, Club Monaco, Coach, David Barton Gym, NBC DVD sets, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Pizza Classica, Puttanesca Restaurant, Ralph Lauren, Vice Versa Restaurant, Given Liquor, Brian M. Brewer, Kathy Brown, Champignon
CRI Young Philanthropists Council
Council Chair: Alexis Feldman; Council Vice Chair: Marissa Schneider; Council Members: Steven Beltrani ~ George Bergamo ~ Jessica Bloch ~ Christina Brown ~ Kelly Cerialo ~ Kate Cucco ~ Amy DePaola ~ Sean Kiely ~ Samantha Knapik ~ Ali Lapinsky ~ Meredith Meyer ~ Melissa Phillips ~ Ryan Phillips ~ David Schwartz ~ Meredith Stampler ~ Natasha Uspensky ~ Josephine Vella ~ Evan Wohl ~ Kendall Wrigley
About the Cancer Research Institute Young Philanthropists
The Cancer Research Institute Young Philanthropists are a network of young professionals committed to philanthropic giving and volunteerism for the purpose of supporting research in cancer immunology. The CRI Young Philanthropists group: (1) Cultivates an upcoming generation of philanthropic leaders; (2) Empowers young people with the ability to make tangible changes in their community; (3) Creates an established network of young professionals committed to social responsibility; and (4) Provides an opportunity to impact the development of cutting edge cancer immunotherapy.
See pictures and media coverage from the 2009 Midsummer Social.
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