On Tuesday, November 12th, The Cristian Rivera Foundation  hosted its 15th Annual Celebrity Gala to raise awareness and funds for the fight to find a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).  The black-tie, star-studded evening brought together celebrities and supporters of the DIPG cause, featuring a red-carpet reception, an award ceremony, and both live and silent auctions. The event was hosted by celebrity board members, including Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson, Darlene Rodriguez, anchor of NBC’s Today, and actor and entrepreneur Malik Yoba.

Notable attendees included Chazz Palminteri, renowned for his work in A Bronx Tale, actor and rapper Fredro Starr, director, actor, and producer William DeMeo, NY Yankees Star Gleyber Torres, and NY Mets Outfielder Harrison Bader.

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For more information on the work this amazing and much needed organization and to donate please visit cristianriverafoundation.org