Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research celebrated the 26th Annual Angel Ball in New York City on Monday, Oct. 28.
The private event was hosted by co-founders, songwriter Denise Rich (pictured) and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter. The star-studded event took place at Cipriani Wall Street and raised almost $3 million for cancer research.
Angel Ball is known for its amazing live entertainment and honors outstanding individuals who have made significant humanitarian and philanthropic contributions in support of cancer research.
The black-tie fête was emceed by two-time Emmy Award-winning TV Host, Journalist & bestselling author Tamron Hall and Emily in Paris actor Lucien Laviscount (pictured). In a powerful moment during the evening, cancer survivor Jace Yawnick (@jacebeatscancer) shared his story and spoke about the importance of life-saving research.
Guests enjoyed a special performance by Tony Award-winning actress Adrienne Warren, who performed “Impossible Dream” as well as a custom duet with up and coming rapper, Luke K. Later in the evening, they danced the night away to DJ MAD MARJ and Busta Rhymes who performed his hits “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See”, “Don’t Cha”, “Break Ya Neck”, “I Know What You Want”, and “All I Do Is Win.”
The evening’s notable guests included: Clive Davis (pictured with Denise Rich), Angela Simmons, Ben Vereen, Dennis Basso, Ellen von Unwerth, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Erin Lichy & Abe Lichy, Jessica Cruel, Joy Corrigan, Kela Walker, Keni Silva, Luke K., Luann de Lesseps, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Boloña, Racquel Chevremont, Shabnam & Shaghayegh Safazadeh, Simon Huck, Ramona Singer, Thomas Pierce, DJ Timo Weiland and many others.
Presenters for the gala included Ubah Hassan, FOX-5 NY’s Bianca Castillo Peters and Star Jones, who hosted the evening’s paddle raise.
The evening was presented by Mielle Organics and Lorraine Schwartz, with additional sponsors including Dennis & Co., Valmont, Naviva®, The Macallan, Windsor International Limo, Inc., and the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, with event styling and decor by CAMILLA. Food and Beverage sponsors include Whispering Angel, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and IKRAA Caviar.
Honorary Chairs of the Gala include Amy & Brian France, Marc J. Leder and Monique Rodriguez (pictured).
Co-Chairs include Alana Kramer, Alex Pita, Alisa Roever, Amanda Ruisi, Andrea DiNunzio, Ayaan Ahmed, Becca Morris, Brendan Brown, Camilla Olsson, Donna Poyiadjis, Eugenia Bullock, Evelyn Cueva, Gali Silvester, Hugh Barton, Janna Bullock, Lauren Wesley Wilson, Leelia Strogov, Louise Kornfeld, Michele Rella, Nicoletta Kolpakov, Nicole Salmasi, Norah Lawlor, Shelli Stelmak, Thomas Pierce, and Yelena Feureman.
Star Jones and Tamron Hall
Ramona Singer
Jessica Cruel, Monique Rodriguez and Kela Walker
DJ Mad Marj
Da Love Child and Danielle Ramirez
Ben Vereen and Tamron Hall
