Hundreds of guests were dazzled with a perfect Fourth of July wrap up at the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening.
On July 6, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundationโs beloved summer event was held on the gorgeous Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel.
โSince its founding, SWCRF has invested more than $120 million towards collaborative cancer research,โ said William T. Sullivan, SWCRF executive director. โThe funds we expect to raise this year will be earmarked toward the launch of new, innovative research initiatives, fundingย up to six new investigators this fall.โ
Funds raised will support groundbreaking research funded by SWCRF, which is a leading international organization dedicated to eradicating cancer.
Red, white, and blue colors illuminated the tent where guests enjoyed delicious tastings that thrilled like the holiday firecrackers from dozens of chefs, restaurants, and beverage companies as well as were treated to a thrilling live auction.
Delectable tastings dazzled the crowd from Chef Francois Payard, Bellissima Prosecco & Wines, Nadel, Arlotta Food Studio, El Verano, Deeky Dawg, aย Laย ModeShoppe, Magnolia Bakery, 317 Main Street, Little Sesame, David Burke Hospitality Management,ย Backal Hospitality Group, Versa, Riverpark,ย Lulu Kitchen & Bar,ย T-Bar, East Hampton Shucker Company, Doughย Doughnuts, Amante 1530, Horse Soldier Bourbon, Night Inn Experience, Scottโs Protein Balls, Elegant Affairs, Wolfer Estates Vineyard,ย Good Eats, and Taco Mahal.
SWCRF presented Arthur F. Backal (Chief Executive Officer, Backal Hospitality Group) with this yearโs Distinguished Hospitality Award, Chef Francois Payard (Southold Social) received the Distinguished Restaurateur Award. Cheri Kaufman (CEO C iGive, Founding Partner, Kaufman Astoria Studios) was this yearโs Distinguished Businesswoman Award.
Stephen Kliegerman (President, Development Marketing, Brown Harris Stevens) received the Distinguished Businessย Real Estate Award, Fernย Mallis (NYFW Founder, Fern Mallisย LLC) was the recipient of the Fashion Caresย Award, and DJ CherishTheLuv (Broadway Co-Producer &ย DJ, 2024 Tony Nominated “Here Liesย Love”) took home the Distinguished Cancer Crusaderย Award.
Legacy Sponsor was the Theodore A. Rapp Foundation. Valor Sponsors were Kennethย and Maria Fishel. Hero Sponsors included. Stephen Kliegerman,ย Cheri Kaufman,ย Dentons,ย Backal Hospitality Group,ย Hank Laneย Music & Productions,ย Fusion Productions, Creative Games, Simone Developmentย Companies, Fabric to Finish, and the Friedman-Rosenthal Team at Brown Harris Stevens. Exclusive Auctioneer was Freemanโsย –ย Hindman.
The Hamptons Happening event was chaired by Mark D. Friedman of Brown Harris Stevens and Jamie Koff, Fabric to Finish with co-chair Bess Freedman and Journal Chair Erica Linden-Fineberg.
Event committee includedย Alexandra Adame, Karen Amster-Young, Chris Arlotta, Arthur Backal, Antonella Bertello, Dawn Celovsky, Deanna Ceriano,ย Priscila Chateau,ย Natalie Cohen Gould, Maxine Danowitz, Maria Fishel, Elena Gibbs, Latifa Hamra, Leslie Keidan, Dina Koutroumanis, Norah Lawlor, Lori & Scott Levine, Jessica Mackin-Cipro, Gennaro Pecchia, Christine Prydatko, Susan Santoro, Randi Schatz, Liana Silverstein,ย andย Chelsea Whitney.
Media Sponsors were James Lane Post and Lawlor Media Group.
