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| The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) held their 20th Annual Fall Luncheon on October 29th, 2013 at the Metropolitan Club. Henry Buhl, co-founder of ACE – The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless, received the prestigious Barbara A. Margolis Award. The two Award of Excellence recipients were Jessica Tcherepnine and Mario Buatta. Jessica Tcherepnine is a world-renowned botanical artist and has been a board member of The Horticultural Society of New York since 1986. Legendary interior decorator Mario Buatta was also the speaker at the luncheon. Famously known as the “Prince of Chintz,” Mario gave guests an inside look at his illustrious career, and spoke about his new book, Mario Buatta: Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration. |
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| Guests included Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, Ann Johnson, Hilary Geary Ross, Memrie Lewis, Frances Schultz, Karen LeFrak, Kirk Henckels and Fernanda Kellogg, Audrey Gruss, CeCe Black, Eleanora Kennedy, Kamie Lightburn, Janine Luke, Andrea Fahnestock, Betsey Ely, Jacqueline Weld Drake, Jean Doyen de Montaillou and Michael Kovner, Martha Glass, Darren Henault, Susan Gutfreund, Mary Van Pelt, Jieun Wax, Donna Acquavella, Clelia Zacharias, Mish Tworkowski and Joseph Singer, Deborah Royce, Barbara de Portago, Mark Gilbertson, Lee Robinson, Brigitte Pettit, Mitzi Perdue, Nancy Paduano, Warren Miller, Barbara McLaughlin, Barbara Macklowe, Anna Safir, Nancy Sipp, Barbara Tober, Evelyn Tompkins, Joanna Rose, Elizabeth Stribling and Guy Robinson, Sheila Stephenson, Daisy Soros, Howard Christian, Missey Condie, Suzette de Marigny Smith, Sharon Wee, John Yunis, Ann Wozencraft-Willey, Donna Soloway, Lily O'Boyle, Lynn Manger, Michele Lindsay, Loida Nicolas Lewis, Huguette Hersch, Friederike Biggs, Viva Bhogaita, Lady Annabelle Astor, Pat Altschul, D. Brooke Harlow, Stephanie Loeffler, Kelly Mallon, Norma Dana, Lucy and Nat Day, Hartley du Pont, Jacquie Garrett, Ursula Lowerre, Karen Klopp, and Anne Shearman-Betts. |
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| Last Wednesday night Mark Gilbertson gave his annual autumn cocktail party at a private club on Park Avenue. More than 250 guests came by and as it always is with Mark's party, a good number stayed right to the end. New Yorkers love a good cocktail party in the middle of the week. They get to see old friends, new friends, people they've never seen before (a few) and it's just an easy, pleasant relief from the daily routine. |
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| Leonel Piraino, Nina Griscom, Rachel Hovnanian, and Dana and Patrick Stubgen |
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| Thom Filicia, Susan Magrino, and Greg Calejo |
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| Muffie Potter Aston, Karl Wellner, and Mary Snow |
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| Valesca Guerrand Hermes, Jennifer Cacioppo, and Karen Klopp |
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| Peter and Allison Rockefeller with Tara and Michael Rockefeller |
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| Zibby Tozer and Lee Robinson |
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| The Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation (CCBF) hosted its annual “Breakthrough Ball” benefit gala on Tuesday evening, October 29, 2013 in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel. A stunning success, the evening raised over $1 million to provide medication, chemotherapy and other life-saving treatments to thousands of children at the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology of New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. CCBF presented the coveted “Breakthrough Spirit” awards to Margo and John Catsimatidis, owner of Red Apple Group/Gristedes Food, and Amar’e Stoudemire, six-time NBA All-Star. The Catsimatidis are renowned for their philanthropic activities and their activism has fueled the hope of countless people through their community outreach and dedication to a plethora of charitable endeavors. Amar’e Stoudemire has proven himself an outstanding role model for children and adults alike, using his success and influence to creatively inspire and help at-risk youth. His foundation has changed the lives of many children, and Amar’e continues to spread his philanthropy through his commitment to multiple causes. |
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| CCBF bestowed the prestigious Medical Breakthrough Award on former Chief of the Division and current Director of the Thalassemia Program, Dr. Patricia J. Giardina. A world-renowned expert on thalassemia, Dr. Giardina has fostered research that led to the development of new therapies to treat life-threatening blood diseases, and in doing so has effectively altered forever the way children receive treatment. Long-time CCBF supporter, actor, commentator and philanthropist, Charles Grodin returned as emcee for the evening. Legendary Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo, led a hugely successful live auction featuring Super Bowl tickets, a trip for 8 to Harmony Hill Jamaica, a custom cake by Buddy “The Cake Boss” Valastro and a Hamptons Golf Package with tee-offs at the most exclusive and highly rated courses. The magical evening concluded with a spectacular performance. |
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| To the crowds delight, Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer belted out songs including, “Walk Like a Man” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” For over 60 years, CCBF has been proud to support the extraordinary team of doctors and researchers of the Division. CCBF’s support has attracted and retained a group of world- renowned experts on the treatment of multiple pediatric blood disorders and cancers, including thalassemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell anemia and leukemia. CCBF researchers have received international recognition for their work and are on the cusp of breakthroughs predicted to change the way the medical community treats children with cancer and blood diseases. Each year, our physicians treat more than 500 children through more than 8,000 inpatient and outpatient visits. Due in large part to funds raised at the Gala, CCBF is able to continue to support the life-saving work of our doctors and researchers. |
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Photographs by Cutty McGill (Gilbertson); Julie Skaratt & Sylvain Gaboury (CCBF) |