28th Collaborating for A Cure Gala

Over the years, thousands have joined the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at its annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala, helping the Foundation invest more than $120 million in world-class cancer research.

This year's event will be a celebration of breakthroughs.

We hope you will join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at a new venue - Apella - located at 450 East 29th St.

Stay tuned for more exciting details and huge announcement.

Be a Part of the Collaboration for a Cure.

The SWCRF genuinely appreciates your support of its mission. Your gift to the SWCRF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes.

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Samuel Waxman, Michael Nierenberg

Brooke Pomerantz, Jordan Kenyon

Mario Becoraro, Chris Arlotta, Marion Waxman, Samuel Waxman

Mike Rawls, Samuel Waxman

Mark Friedman, Jamie Koff

Kenneth Fishel, Maria Fishel

Brooke Pomerantz, Jordan Kenyon

Susan Tedeschi, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks

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Michael Nierenberg, Ellen Nierenberg

Marion Waxman, Samuel Waxman

Kobi Halperin, Ariela Wertheimer

Dina Koutroumanis, William Brobston

Thamir Gilat, Ariela Wertheimer, Marion Waxman, Kobi Halperin, Orital Karelic

Guido Campello, Sapna Palep

John Elliott

James Ingram, Orital Karelic

Chris Wragge, Sarah Wragge

Chris Wragge, John Elliott

Chris Wragge, James Rutha, Kathi Palminteri, Chris Palminteri, Corey Seeger

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Michael Nierenberg, Elin Nierenberg, Marion Waxman, Dr. Samuel Waxman attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on November 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Dr. Samuel Waxman, Dr. Josep Llovet, Alan Rosmarin, Dr. Ethan Dmitrovsky, Jonathan Licht, and guest attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on November 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Chris Wragge speaks on stage during Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on November 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Tony Bowles and Ritta Kelly attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on November 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Michael Byrnes, Sam Cooper, Jackie Miclau, Optical, Sotiris Eliopoulos of Mt. Joy pose for a photo together during Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on November 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Melinda Wasmund and Kiarah Ryan attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Melinda Wasmund;Kiarah Ryan

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Latoya Epps, Michelle Ferrara and Leigh Lynn attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Latoya Epps;Michelle Ferrara;Leigh Lynn

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Dr. Samuel Waxman attends Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Dr. Samuel Waxman

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Tania Robinson, Nikki Epps, Latoya Epps and Delcenia Burns attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Tania Robinson;Nikki Epps;Latoya Epps;Delcenia Burns

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Chris Wragge attends Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Chris Wragge

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Spencer Waxman and Bettina Waxman attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Spencer Waxman;Bettina Waxman

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Justin Sicari and Michael Snell attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Justin Sicari;Michael Snell

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Randi Schatz attends Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Randi Schatz

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Kevan Shokat and Deborah Kamali attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Kevan Shokat;Deborah Kamali

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Michael Nierenberg, Elin Nierenberg, Chris Wragge, Tori Chanenchuk and Jonny Nierenberg attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Michael Nierenberg;Elin Nierenberg;Chris Wragge;Tori Chanenchuk;Jonny Nierenberg

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Michael Nierenberg and Elin Nierenberg attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Michael Nierenberg;Elin Nierenberg

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Lucas Hunt, Jonny Nierenberg and guests attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** ?;?;Lucas Hunt;Jonny Nierenberg;?

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Orital Karelic attends Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Orital Karelic

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Jonny Nierenberg and Group attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) ***

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Mark Fedyk, Samuel Waxman and Kevan Shokat attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Mark Fedyk;Samuel Waxman;Kevan Shokat

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Mark Fedyk (Jockey), Erica Feinberg and Matthew Waller (Jockey) attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Elin Nierenberg and friends attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Dr. Samuel Waxman and Marion Waxman attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: David Ronzenhole and Dena K Weiner attend Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Celebrates 24th Annual Collaborating For A Cure at Cipriani Wall Street on November 18, 2021 in New York. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** David Ronzenhole;Dena K Weiner

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NOVEMBER 21: Kori Halperin, Marion Waxman, Orital Karelic and Dr. Samuel Waxman attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation on November 21, 2019. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Kori Halperin;Marion Waxman;Orital Karelic;Dr. Samuel Waxman

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Lukas Nelson attends 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Lukas Nelson

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: William T. Sullivan, Marc Taub, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Jake Taub and Michael Nierenberg attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** William T. Sullivan;Marc Taub;Dr. Samuel Waxman;Jake Taub;Michael Nierenberg

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Chris Wragge, Dr. Samuel Waxman and Michael Nierenberg attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Chris Wragge;Dr. Samuel Waxman;Michael Nierenberg

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Nierenberg, Elin Nierenberg, Ali Nierenberg and Johnny Nierenberg attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Michael Nierenberg;Elin Nierenberg;Ali Nierenberg;Johnny Nierenberg

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real attends 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Bethany Burke, Marc Taub and Dana Friedman attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Bethany Burke;Marc Taub;Dana Friedman

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Leo Joseph, Valery Joseph, Jagger Joseph and Julian Joseph attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Leo Joseph;Valery Joseph;Jagger Joseph;Julian Joseph

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Chloe Chasanoff, Sara Waxman and Nina Rapaport attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Chloe Chasanoff;Sara Waxman;Nina Rapaport

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Dr. Samuel Waxman, Maria Fishel and Bradley Fishel attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Dr. Samuel Waxman;Maria Fishel;Bradley Fishel

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Beth Mobilian, Jim Keller and guest attend 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Beth Mobilian;Jim Keller;?

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Gayle Perry attends 22nd Annual Collaborating For A Cure Gala Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on November 21, 2019 in New York. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Gayle Perry

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