Press Release
APRIL 8, 2011
5th Annual Spring for a Cure Raises $92,000
NEW YORK CITY—A crowd of New York City's young pressionals turned out on Friday, April 8, 2011, to support the Millennial Society of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. The event, held at the chic and swanky IAC building at 555 West 18th Street, raised $92,000 to benefit the Society's goal of $200,000 to sponsor a multi-year grant to support research in young adult cancers.Each year in the U.S. more than 72,000 adolescents and young adults, 15 to 39, are diagnosed with cancer—the leading cause of disease-related death in this age group. This year's Spring for a Cure event coincided with Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week, which ran from April 3-9, 2011.
Celebrity guests included Tor Hamer, two-time LI Amateur Boxing Champion, two-time NYC Golden Gloves Champion, NY State Golden Glove Champion, National Golden Glove Champion, NY Metro Champion, NY State Champion, and Regional 1 Champion.
The event featured an open bar courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery, Palm Bay International, William Grant & Sons, and IZZE Beverage Company, tastings by notable area restaurants such as Dell' Anima, Kuma Inn, L'Artusi, and Riverpark with dessert supplied by Magnolia Bakery and Sweetzels Foods LLC. Musical entertainment was provided by DJ Foto, and event sponsors included Glenwood Management and Sunny Norton Photography.
Charitybuzz hosted the online auction of the event, which will run through April 19. A Raffle included such prizes as a meal at The Lion, a Saturday tasting at Italian Wine Merchants, and a Donna Ballin necklace among other great items.
Former Marine Sarah Leming, a young adult cancer survivor, shared her personal story before a crowd of her peers. She spoke about the cancer diagnosis that turned her world upside down and her journey of survivorship.
"The commitment of so many young professionals who came out to support this year's Spring for a Cure will further the mission of the Foundation to support cancer research," said event co-chair and Millennial Society chair Alissa Jacob. "Cancer affects everyone—whether you are young or old. We must work together to fight this disease and help improve the lives of cancer survivors all over the world."
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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
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 three continents. For more information about the Foundation, please visit waxmancancer.org.
