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The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research
Foundation (SWCRF) hosted their 28th
Annual Collaborating for a Cure
fundraiser, A Celebration of
Breakthroughs, at Apella in New York
City. The event raised $1.6 million,
including a dollar-for-dollar match
through the partnership with The Mark
Foundation for Cancer Research. Funds
raised will support new scientific
research grants starting in early 2026.
Celebrating nearly 50 years of funding
crucial cancer research, the event also
marked a new milestone for the
Foundation — the official launch of the
Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging &
Cancer. This first-of-its-kind
organization will bring together the
world’s top scientists to study aging
and cancer together.
“Aging is the greatest risk factor for
cancer, yet we still have much to learn
about how aging impacts cancer
development and treatment. By uniting
experts in both aging and cancer, we can
uncover new ways to prevent and treat
it. Thank you to all our supporters for
making this vision possible,” said Dr.
Samuel Waxman.
The event honored Robert Wiener,
Chairman Emeritus of Maxx Properties, as
Philanthropist of the Year, Jean
Shafiroff, Philanthropist, author and TV
personality as Philanthropist of the
Year, and
Dr. Jeffrey Settleman, Senior Vice
President and Chief Scientific Officer,
Oncology Research and Development at
Pfizer, with the Breakthrough Science
Award.
The elegant evening included live
musical performances by Shayna Steele
(Hairspray, Rent, Hair on Broadway) and
John Riddle (Phantom of the Opera,
Frozen on Broadway) accompanied by
pianist, Dan Micciche, music director
and conductor for WICKED on Broadway.
Recognized as one of New York’s most
inspiring philanthropic evenings of the
year, the Collaborating for a Cure
dinner unites leaders in business,
science, fashion, and entertainment. In
addition to the live performances and
dinner, guests participated in a
thrilling live auction that included
dinner for four at Rao’s, a 10-day
cruise with Seabourn, and a VIP Gameday
Experience with the NY Knicks to name a
few. All to bring us all closer to
curing cancer.
Notable Attendees included: Dr. Samuel
Waxman, Marion Waxman, Robert Wiener,
Jean Shafiroff, Dr. Jeffrey Settleman,
Mark D. Friedman, Maxine Friedman, Jamie
Koff, Heidi Russo, Randi Schatz, Orital
Karelic, NYS Assembly Member Rebecca A.
Seawright, Shayna Steele, John Riddle,
and Dan Micciche.
About the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research
Foundation (SWCRF):
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research
Foundation is an international
organization dedicated to curing and
preventing cancer. The Foundation is a
pioneer in cancer research, and its
mission is to eradicate cancer by
funding cutting-edge research that
identifies and corrects abnormal gene
function that causes cancer and develops
minimally toxic treatments for patients.
Through the Foundation’s collaborative
group of world-class scientists, the
Institute Without Walls, investigators
share information and tools to speed the
pace of cancer research. Since its
inception in 1976, the Samuel Waxman
Cancer Research Foundation has awarded
more than $120 million to support the
work of more than 200 researchers across
the globe.
For more information, visit
www.waxmancancer.org
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