It was a perfect May day filled with fashion and fundraising.
On May 15, the 10th Annual Waxman Luncheon took place to benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation.
More than 150 guests attended the gorgeous event at Riverpark and helped raise nearly $175,000 to support initiatives such as the International Network on Aging and Cancer and the Women’s Cancer Research Program.
This year’s honoree was Barney Cohen, Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, was recognized for his commitment to supporting collaborative cancer research.
Samuel Waxman
A fabulous fashion show at the luncheon featured work by legendary designer, Josie Natori, who displayed her tSpring 2024 collection.
Waxman Luncheon Chairs included: Chairs Marion N. Waxman, Jani Gerard, and Erica Linden-Fineberg; Co-Chairs Dina Koutroumanis, Nancy Litman, Lauren Silvers and Helen Vaysman. The Committee included Karen Giberson, Leena Gurevich, Orital Karelic, Regina Kravitz, Norah Lawlor, Lorri Scott, Jean Shafiroff,and Bettina Waxman.
Notable Attendees included: Barney Cohen, Rachelle Cohen, Josie Natori, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Jani Gerard, Kobi Halperin, Helen Vaysman, Ruth Rozenholcabend, Alyssa Klein, Nancy Litman, Lauren Silvers, Brooke Herman Zarkowsky, Jean Shafiroff, Maria Fishel, Mariebel Lieberman and Ann Liguori.
In addition to the fashion presentation, guests were treated to an exciting live auction and had the opportunity to win a Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Pendant valued at $16,000, donated by Mikimoto.
J.P. Morgan was the Luncheon sponson and in-kind donors included Mikimoto, Natori, Palm Bay International, Neuhaus Chocolates, Kobi Halperin, Arlotta Cashmere, Fendi, Movdo Group, Inc., Sachin & Babi, Jimmy Choo, Jil Sander, Chloé, Carlos Falchi, Maximilian, and many more. Flowers provided courtesy of ByRobin Event Design and Management Group.
Photos by BFA / Rupert Ramsay
