Press Release
AUG. 25, 2011
The Millennial Society Raises Nearly $18,000 Through Music For a Cure
NEW YORK—On Tuesday, Aug. 23, the Millennial Society of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation hosted Music for a Cure at City Winery in New York City. More than 200 of the city's young professionals came out in support of the event, nearly $18,000. The evening, which featured a variety of local musicians, including Casey Shea, Emma, Lenka, Pearl and the Beard, and Robbie Gil raised awareness about the Waxman Foundation and the Millennial Society. Proceeds from the night went toward supporting the Society's goal to fund a research grant in young adult cancers. To date, the Millennial Society has raised more than $185,000 of its $200,000 goal.
"I'm proud of the Millennial Society's dedication and commitment to the innovative science supported by the Waxman Foundation. Our members have worked so hard to help further research and improve treatment options for young adults facing cancer," said Alissa Jacob, the chair of the Millennial Society.
The sponsors for Music for a Cure included Avenue Capital, Shea and Gary Jacob and OfficeLinks.
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About the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is an international organization dedicated to curing and preventing cancer. The Foundation is a pioneer in cancer research, focusing on uncovering the causes of cancer and reprogramming cancer cells.
We dedicate ourselves to delivering tailored, minimally toxic treatments to patients. Our mission is to eradicate cancer by bridging the gap between lab science and the patient.
Through our collaborative group of world-class scientists, the Institute Without Walls, investigators share information and tools to speed the pace of cancer research. Since its inception in 1976, the SWCRF has awarded more than $75 million to support the work of more than 175 researchers across the globe. For more information, visit waxmancancer.org.
About the Millennial Society
The Millennial Society is the junior board of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF). The Society is dedicated to raising awareness about the Foundation and its unique collaborative group of scientists who are working to reprogram cancer cells and deliver minimally toxic therapies to patients. The fundraising goal of the Society is to sponsor a grant to research cancers that affect young adults. For more information, visit waxmancancer.org/millennialsociety.
