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The 17th Annual Samuel Waxman Collaborating For A Cure Gala took place at Cipriani last week and it raised $2.5 million dollars to support cancer research. The gala was hosted by Elin and Michael Nierenberg and honored fashion designers Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs. There was a very special musical performance by Ziggy Marley who brought the crowd to it’s feet playing his hits as well as his legendary dad’s Bob Marley as well. In attendance were Dr. Samuel Waxman, Michael and Elin Nierenberg, MC Chris Wragge, Carly Cushnie, Michelle Ochs, Ruth Finley, Mary Kantor, Robert Kantor, and of course Ziggy Marley as well as over 750 corporate executives, board members, and their guests. The live auction hosted by Sotheby’s Executive Vice President Hugh Hildesley included adorable lab puppies with winning bids of $9000 and $8000. A five night yacht cruise in the Bahamas, A meeting with Ziggy Marley and a signed guitar and much much more! For more info about the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Please visit http://www.waxmancancer.org |
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