Breakthrough Ball Gala hosted by actor Charles Grodin to benefit Division of Hematology/Oncology
The Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation (CCBF) will be hosting its annual “Breakthrough Ball” fundraising gala on Tuesday evening, October 28, 2008 at the newly reopened Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Foundation expects to exceed last year’s highly successful fundraising gala that raised in excess of $1 million for treatment and research into the causes of childhood cancers and blood diseases.
NFL great Tiki Barber, last year’s honoree and honorary co-chair, returns to award this year’s CCBF Breakthrough Spirit Awards. Actor Charles Grodin will once again serve as Master of Ceremonies. We also welcome this year’s honorees, artist, musician and producer, Swizz Beatz; actor/activist Steve Guttenberg; major league star and Yankee analyst Al Leiter; and Laureen Kelley, founder, Save One Life, Inc.
Pioneers and Caregivers
The CCBF supports the pioneering and lifesaving work of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Weill/Cornell Medical Center. Each year, the Division at NYPH/Weill Cornell treats thousands of children with an array of pediatric diseases from cancers to sickle cell and HIV/AIDS. The Division has a long history of combining scientific and clinical research to develop and test new drugs and therapies. This research has led to life-enhancing treatments to treat hemophilia and iron chelation therapy to alleviate iron toxicity in thalassemia patients. The Division's doctors, scientists and staff are committed to finding cures, as well as new and better treatments for youngsters, regardless of their ability to pay. Recent donations have made possible a new state-of-the art laboratory, are funding new fellowship positions for young scientists and doctors, and have helped develop new treatments for these serious diseases.
This Year's Gala Highlights
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will provide entertainment. A live auction will be held that will include beautiful DiModolo custom jewelry, a five hour Bombardier Skyjet package, a Caribbean cruise, a personal photo shoot by Heisler Pictures, Inc., a golf package at the top Hamptons’ golf courses, a chef’s dinner for 20 at the winner’s home with ‘Cesca chef Kevin Garcia, and much more.
Proceeds from this benefit will ensure that the CCBF continues its exceptional mission to provide the very best up-to-date treatments for young people, as well as engage in breakthrough research that will hopefully lead to improved care and cures.
To learn more about the CCBF and to purchase tickets for the gala: Please contact Jennifer Zaleski at (212) 297-4339 or visit the CCBF website.
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