Thursday, November 15th, marked the annual T.J. Martell Foundation’s Best Cellars Dinner. This extravagant night was presented by Zachys Wine Auctions at 583 Park Avenue, New York.
NEW YORK, NY – November 15: A general view of atmosphere during T.J. Martell Foundation Best Cellars Dinner New York on November 15, 2018, in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for T.J. Martell)
Guests were invited to participate in a silent auction filled with exclusive items, including a rare vintage Louis Vuitton, as well as guitars autographed by musical artists Maroon 5, P!nk, and The Killers. Items were sold to the highest bidder, with all of the proceeds going to the search for a cure for cancer.
After cocktail hour, a beautiful three-course meal, prepared by Chef Kerry Heffernan, was served in the fabulous grand ballroom. The night continued with compelling speeches given by passionate supporters of the foundation. Jamie Pollack, the night’s honoree and a cancer survivor herself, eloquently told the heartbreaking story of discovering her own diagnosis and how she fought her way into remission.
Rare vintage wines from top cellars around the country were displayed and sampled. Guests tasted the exclusive collection throughout the evening, under the guidance of knowledgeable wine hosts.
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Tom Corson, Jay Boberg and Jean-Nicolas Meo pose during T.J. Martell Foundation Best Cellars Dinner New York on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for T.J. Martell)
The foundation’s chair members in attendance included Bruce Gearhart, President of Bacchus Importers; Tom Corson, Co-Chairman & COO of Warner Bros. Records; and Bruce Fingeret, President & CEO of Live Nation Merchandise.
On a mission to find a cure, the T.J. Martell Foundation has raised an incredible amount of funds since its inception in support of groundbreaking, innovative medical research. To learn more about the foundation and its hope for the future, please go to www.tjmartell.org.
